Package org.eclipse.debug.ui.actions

Interface IWatchExpressionFactoryAdapter2

public interface IWatchExpressionFactoryAdapter2
An optional adapter used to create a watch expression for a selected element.

The 'Create Watch Expression' action is enabled for an adaptable element that have an associated IWatchExpressionFactoryAdapter2. When a watch expression factory adapter is available for an element, the factory is consulted to create a watch expression for that element.

Clients may implement this interface.

Since:
3.4

  • Method Details

    • createWatchExpression

      String createWatchExpression(Object element) throws CoreException
      Creates and returns an expression for the specified variable which is used to created an IWatchExpression.
      Parameters:
      element - element a watch expression is required for
      Returns:
      text used to create a watch expression
      Throws:
      CoreException - if unable to create a watch expression

    • canCreateWatchExpression

      boolean canCreateWatchExpression(Object variable)
      Returns whether a watch expression can be created for the specified variable.
      Parameters:
      variable - the specified variable
      Returns:
      whether an expression can be created