Adding breakpoints

A breakpoint is set on an executable line of a program. If the breakpoint is enabled when you debug, the execution suspends before that line of code executes.

To add a breakpoint point, double click the marker bar located in the left margin of the C/C++ Editor beside the line of code where you want to add a breakpoint. A dot Icon: Breakpoint object is displayed in the marker bar and in the Breakpoints view, along with the name of the associated file.
Screen Capture of the edit view with the cursor highlighting a breakpoint

For more information on marker bar icons, see Workbench User Guide > Reference > User interface information > Icons and buttons > Editor area marker bar.

Related concepts
C/C++ Development perspective
Projects

Related tasks
Working with breakpoints and watchpoints

Related reference
Run and Debug dialog box

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