Set a breakpoint in a procedure
- Last Updated: February 11, 2026
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- OpenEdge
- Version 13.0
- Documentation
You can set a breakpoint at a specific line.
To add a breakpoint at a specific line in a named procedure:
- In the New Breakpoint dialog box, choose the At Line tab.
- Enter the name of an ABL procedure.
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Enter an
INTEGERvalue that specifies a line number in the current or specified procedure. - Specify a condition that must be satisfied for the breakpoint to be honored (optional).
- Click OK.
A breakpoint indicator appears in red in the shaded area to the left of each line in the source code pane where a breakpoint is set. You can also add a breakpoint by clicking in the shaded area to the left of a line in the source code pane directly.