NetBeans Debugging

[wrepavich]

I am a mentor trying to help our programming team with NetBeans. When they try to debug the code, NetBeans either does not attach, or it only gives them the option to stop the process. It never hits a breakpoint. Also, once they select Debug Main Project, they cannot cancel the process and have to close NetBeans to kill it.

The process they follow is:
1. Build project
2. Set breakpoint(s)
3. Debug Main Project - wait for message to connect on port 2900
4. Attach Debugger on port 2900 - sometimes it seems to attach, sometimes it doesn't.

They are following the directions for debugging from the WPILib Java Getting Started book. Is there other documentation that will help?

[charrisTTI]

Do you have the latest updates?

Are all IP addresses correct?

Is the firewall on the development PC turned off?

Is WIFI connection on the development PC turned off? I have seen this be a problem occassionaly.

Are you using a wired connection between cRIO, drivers station, and development pc? Wired eliminates any radio configuration issues.

Are there any error messages on the output display?

What example program are you using? Use a simple unmodified sample to make sure that you understand how the development environment works.

Are the enable/disable autonomous/operator control settings on the drivers station appropriate for the section of code you want to debug?

Chuck Harris