To view or modify breakpoint properties for a breakpoint using the Properties for C/C++ breakpoint dialog. You can open the Properties for C/C++ breakpoint dialog using one of the following methods:
- From the Breakpoint view - right-click and choose Breakpoint Properties from the shortcut menu.
- From the editor area - right-click on breakpoint and choose Breakpoint Properties from the shortcut menu.
The following figure shows the Properties for C/C++ breakpoint dialog. The following table describes each breakpoint property.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Actions | Allows you to attach one or more breakpoint actions to a single breakpoint. For example, when a breakpoint is encountered you could both log a message and play a sound. Actions are executed in the order they appear in the Actions for this breakpoint table. |
| Common | Displays common properties of a breakpoint. Additionally, you can define a condition that determines when the breakpoint will be encountered. A condition for a breakpoint can be any logical expression that returns true or false value. |
| Filtering | Allows you to restrict the breakpoint to the selected targets and threads. The Filtering option is available during a debug session. |
| Instances | Displays real-time breakpoint information that helps identify the address and the way a breakpoint is installed on a target. |