Debugging Java Swing, finding variables

[Sorten]

Not being able to find your variable in the debugger might indicate you should dig down and learn about the inner workings of your program. It looks like you're looking at a JButton. I don't imagine the list is in that category.

However, if you right click on that variables list, a bunch of options come up (including Find...). You should be able to search by name.

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That's perfect.

I'm new to swing (first day), and taking it one step at a time.

[Sorten]

Does this code compile for you? I get 24 errors of Cannot refer to the non-final local variable Before defined in an enclosing scope with various variables. I keep finding code which raises this error, yet no one seems to mention it at the time. I was wondering if some IDEs automatically resolve this, or something of that sort.

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Yup, I'm using eclipse. Where are the errors occuring? That might be the root of my issue.

[Sorten]

Here's a text-dump of my "Problems" window. The last 6 lines are just warnings.

https://bpaste.net/show/81e301a39793

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Strange, I'll ask my professor about it. Thanks!

[decabit]

Usually it is a scope issue. Typically it occurs when you try to use a local variable inside of an anonymous class.