Data views
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Use this page to manage the general data viewing settings. For more information about C/C++ specifics, refer to Debugger options: configuring data views.
Item | Description |
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Sort values alphabetically | Select this option to sort the values in the Variables pane of the Debug tool window. |
Enable auto expressions in Variables view | Select this option if you want the CLion debugger to automatically evaluate expressions and show the corresponding values in the Variables pane of the Debug tool window. The debugger analyzes the statement at the breakpoint and its nearest surrounding statements to find various expressions in the source code, such as If they don't contain explicit method invocations, the debugger evaluates them and shows the corresponding values in the Variables view. |
Item | Description |
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Show values inline | Select this option to enable the Inline Values View feature that allows viewing the values of variables right next to their usage in the editor. |
Value tooltips delay (ms) | Specify the delay (in milliseconds) between the moment when you hover over an object in the Variables pane of the Debug tool window, and the moment when a tooltip with the object's value is displayed. |
Show value tooltip on code selection | Select this option to enable tooltips that show the expression value when you select a code fragment in the editor. You can extend or shrink the selection with Ctrl0W / CtrlShift0W thus changing the evaluated expression: |
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