WebObjects 5.2: Project Builder 2.1 Debugger Breakpoints Ignored

The debugging of WebObjects Java code under Project Builder does not break at breakpoints.
Symptom

After setting one or more breakpoints in Project Builder, debugging the project does not result in execution breaking at any of the breakpoints. This symptom may not be limited to only WebObjects projects. This symptom occurs because Project Builder does not always default to the correct debugger.


Solution

For each WebObjects executable Java project (WebObjects application) created using an earlier Project Builder version and for each new executable WebObjects Java project, do the following:


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012