Console View
The Console View displays a variety of console types depending on the type of development and the current set of user settings.
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The three consoles that are provided by default with the Eclipse Platform are:
- The Process Console
- The Stacktrace Console
- The CVS Console
You can change settings for consoles on the Run/Debug > Console preference page.
The commands available in the Console View are listed below.
Console View Commands Command
Name
Description
Availability
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Clears the currently active console, and is available as both a view command and a contextual menu item.
Context menu and view action ![]()
Display Selected Console Opens a listing of current consoles and allows you to select which one you would like to see. View action ![]()
Open Console Opens a new console of the selected type. View action ![]()
Pin Pins the current console to remain on top of all other consoles. View action ![]()
Scroll Lock Changes if scroll lock should be enabled or not in the current console. Context menu and view action
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Changing the appearance of the console view
Views and editors
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Console Preferences
CVS Console
Process Console
Stacktrace Console
Views and editors