How can I skip JRE code when debugging in Eclipse?

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When debugging in Eclipse, I step into (F5) a statement such as the following,

encryptedBytes = LightWeightEncryptor.encrypt(messageBytes, password.toCharArray());

the debugger steps into JRE method String.toCharArray(), but I want it to skip that and step into my own code, LightWeightEncryptor.encrypt.

I get tired of having to step out of the JRE code and step back into my own. I've seen lots of ways to step into JRE code, but I can't find a way to avoid it.

place a breakpoint after this line, and run debug.

Wagner Leonardi
– Wagner Leonardi

2013-11-08 02:29:05 +00:00
Commented Nov 8, 2013 at 2:29 — Wagner Leonardi
– Wagner Leonardi, Commented Nov 8, 2013 at 2:29

kshen · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-08 04:17:17Z

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Try Eclipse menu : Window -> Preferences -> Java|Debug|Step Filtering.

Toggle "Use Step Filters", you may choose the step filters from the checkbox list.

E.g. check "java.*", then the JRE method String.xxx() will be skipped.

edited Nov 8, 2013 at 4:17

answered Nov 8, 2013 at 3:00

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Nava2 Over a year ago

I think I love you. This is an awesome tip, and I wish I had this years ago.

Paul Samsotha Over a year ago

@kshen, do you know how to do this in netbeans. I can't seem to find this option in the menus

kshen Over a year ago

@peeskillet, I am not familiar with netbeans. However, I would suggest you to file a Stackoverflow question with the netbeans tag. Hope the netbeans community could help. :)

danilo · Accepted Answer · 2019-03-19 21:37:58Z

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You can add types built on the fly, or types that you have dificulty to find going to:

Debug Window

Right click on desired class, click on Filter Type:

In next time your Step Filter will skip this type.

answered Mar 19, 2019 at 21:37

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