What is watchpoint in SAP BC-DWB-TOO - Workbench Tools: Editors, Painters, Modelers?

SAP Term: watchpoint

• Component: BC-DWB-TOO

• Component Name: Workbench Tools: Editors, Painters, Modelers

• Description: Breakpoint type set for a particular field in the debugger. A watchpoint allow you to detect changes to a field. The debugger interrupts the execution of the program whenever the contents of the field change. Like dynamic breakpoints, watchpoints are user specific. This means that they do not affect the execution of the program by other users.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A watchpoint is a debugging tool in the SAP Workbench that allows users to monitor the values of variables and expressions during program execution. It can be used to detect errors in programs and to analyze the behavior of programs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a watchpoint, users must first define the variable or expression they want to monitor. This can be done by selecting the variable or expression in the program code and then selecting “Set Watchpoint” from the context menu. Once the watchpoint is set, users can then execute the program and view the values of the variable or expression at different points in time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting a watchpoint, users should make sure that they select the correct variable or expression. Additionally, users should also make sure that they select the correct type of watchpoint (e.g., read-only, write-only, etc.). This will ensure that they are able to accurately monitor the values of their variables or expressions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on watchpoints and other debugging tools in SAP Workbench, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are also several online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use watchpoints and other debugging tools in SAP Workbench.