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In this chapter we will learn how to run a test-suite with QF-Test's built-in and intuitive debugger. If you are familiar with debugging from other IDEs like Eclipse, you will find this debugger similar in function and usefulness.

By the end of this chapter you will be familiar with the following debugger functionality:

• Setting a Breakpoint e.g. via [Ctrl-F8].
• Pausing a test-run at any time and resuming operation using the debugger button or the (Don't) Panic key [Alt-F12].
• Stepping Through a Test or Sequence using the debugger buttons 'Single step' , 'Step over' and 'Step out' .
• Skipping Execution of Nodes using the debugger buttons 'Skip over' and 'Skip out' .
• Error or Exception triggering Debugging Mode.
• Resolving Errors directly from the Run-log.
• Jump directly to the current error in the run-log via [Ctrl-J]. (Jump to run-log in chapter section 23.5).

NoteInstead of the debugger buttons you can also enter the commands via the QF-Test menu and most by keyboard shortcuts as well. You'll find the the shortcut listed beside the menu option, if available. For a complete list, refer to the Keyboard shortcuts section of the user manual. You can also find a little helper there for attaching to your keyboard which shows the function key assignment of QF-Test.

There are some more functions related to the debugger that we will come to in later chapters:

• Locating the current node using the debugger button (Locate the current node in chapter section 24.3).
• "Continue execution from here" via the popup menu of the respective node (figure 24.9).
• Rethrowing exceptions using the toolbar button .
• The variable bindings table (section 24.3).

23.1	Setting a Breakpoint

23.2	Stepping Through a Test or Sequence

23.3	Skipping Execution of Nodes

23.4	Error or Exception triggering Debugging Mode

23.5	Resolving Errors directly from the Run-log

23.6	Pause Execution

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