Evaluate/Modify dialog box
Use the Evaluate/Modify dialog box to evaluate or change the value of an existing expression or property. You can evaluate any valid language expression, except those that contain
- Local or static variables that are out of scope
- Method calls
To open the Evaluate/Modify dialog box, do either of the following:
- From the Run menu, choose Evaluate/Modify.
- In the Source pane, right-click and choose Evaluate/Modify.
Expression
Specifies the variable, field, array, or object to evaluate or modify. By default, the word at the cursor position in the Source pane is placed in the Expression box. You can accept this expression, enter another one, or choose an expression from the history list of previously evaluated expressions.
Result
Displays the value of the item specified in the Expression box after you choose Evaluate or Modify.
New Value
Assigns a new value to the item specified in the Expression box. Enter a new value for the item if you want to change its value.
Evaluate
Evaluates the expression in the Expression box and displays its value in the Result box.
Modify
Changes the value of the expression in the Expression box using the value in the New Value box.
Log
Displays results in the Execution Log window.
Watch
Displays the Watch pane.
Inspect
Displays the Inspector window.
See also:
Building Applications with JBuilder: Evaluating and modifying expressions
Building Applications with JBuilder: Expression format specifiers for the Evaluate/Modify dialog box