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Variables View [PHP Debug Perspective]

The Variables view displays information about the variables associated with the stack frame selected in the Debug View. Selecting a variable will display details in the detail pane below the view. Expanding the list under a variable will display its fields.

Variables View

Note:

Right-click a variable and select Watch or Create Watch Expression to add the variable to the Expressions view.

Toolbar Commands

Icon

Name

Description

Show Type Names

If selected, type names will be displayed.

Show Logical Structure

Shows the logical structure.

Collapse All

Collapses the list.

 

Menu Commands

The view's menu can be accessed through the view menu icon .

 

Name

Description

Layout

Defines the view's layout:

  • Vertical View Orientation - The details pane will be displayed at the bottom of the Variables view.

  • Horizontal View Orientation - The details pane will be displayed to the right of the Variables view.

  • Variables View Only - Only the Variables view will be displayed.

  • Show columns - Divide the view into columns.

  • Set Columns - Only available if "Show columns" is selected. Allows you to choose which of the following columns to display:

    • Name

    • Declared Type

    • Value

    • Actual Type

Note:

The Variables View [PHP Debug Perspective] is displayed by default as part of the Debug Perspective. To manually open the view, go to Window | Show View | Other | Debug | Variables.

 

 

Related Links:

PHP Debug Perspective

Debug View

Breakpoints View

Parameter Stack View

Debug Output View

Browser Output View

Expressions View

 

 

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