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
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Method Summary
Modifier and TypeMethodDescriptionbooleancanCreateWatchExpression(Object variable) Returns whether a watch expression can be created for the specified variable.createWatchExpression(Object element) Creates and returns an expression for the specified variable which is used to created anIWatchExpression.
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Method Details
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createWatchExpression
Creates and returns an expression for the specified variable which is used to created anIWatchExpression.- 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
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canCreateWatchExpression
Returns whether a watch expression can be created for the specified variable.- Parameters:
variable- the specified variable- Returns:
- whether an expression can be created
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