unable to watch java local class instance in eclipse

Question

Here is a small sample:

public class LocalClassSample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        class Utils {
            public void printHello(String name) {
                System.out.println("Hello " + name);
            }
            public String outHello(String name) {
                return "hello " + name; 
            }
        }

        Utils util = new Utils();
        util.printHello("World");
    }
}

I put a break point at the last line. I am able to view util in the Variables window...

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I try to view the same variable in the expressions window...it is unable to evaluate:

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Even tried inspecting the variable in the Display View...it does not evaluate: enter image description here

Try moving the Utils class outside of main?

Sizik
– Sizik

2015-02-26 14:55:44 +00:00
Commented Feb 26, 2015 at 14:55 — Sizik
– Sizik, Commented Feb 26, 2015 at 14:55

vathek · Accepted Answer · 2015-02-26 14:43:49Z

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Expression eval a java expression like 'util.printHello("World")' and return the result ("Hello World"). 'util' is not an 'expression' but just a variable name, if you want to inspect it, use the Variables view or the Inspect command.

answered Feb 26, 2015 at 14:43

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deostroll Over a year ago

Same issue there too...I cannot inspect...updated that issue in question

vathek Over a year ago

it seems like Eclipse does not have visibility of an inner class using the Inspect command. If you externalize Utils class, you should be able to inspect 'util' variable!

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