Grayed out debug

[Bobh]

I have a test script window with a pl/sql block inside. How do I get into debug mode? All the options under debug are gray except for toggle "breakpoint" and modify "breakpoints". I'm on 7.0.3.1123

 

[Marco Kalter]

Is the "Start Debugger (F9)" button on the Test Window toolbar also disabled? If so, perhaps you are using "Single Session Mode" (Tools > Preferences > Oracle / Connection)? The debugger requires Dual Session Mode or Multi Session Mode.

 

[Bobh]

Multi session is checked. The toolbar button is also disabled. I've emailed you a screen shot. Thanks for your help.

 

[Marco van der Linden]

If you are trying to debug an anonymous PL/SQL block then you can forget it. You can only use debug on compiled functions/procedures/packages, provided that they are compiled 'with debug' info.

 

[Marco Kalter]

In version 7.0.3 and on Oracle Server 10g or later, you can only step through the code of stored program units compiled the database. You cannot step through the Anonymous PL/SQL Block of the Test Script. This is enhanced in PL/SQL Developer 7.1.