# Add Class Load Breakpoint

Select the Add Class Load Breakpoint command [ ] to add a Java class load breakpoint.

In the resulting dialog:

- In the Choose a Type field, type a string that is contained in the name of the exception you want to add. You can use wildcards as needed ("* " for any string and "? " for any character).
- In the Matching items list , select the exception you want to add.

The Add Class Load Breakpoint Dialog.

### Related concepts

Breakpoints

### Related tasks

Catching Java exceptions
Adding breakpoints
Removing breakpoints
Launching a Java program
Running and debugging

### Related references

Java Editor
Breakpoints View
Run Menu