How do I debug a grails app when using run-app?

[lili5058]

I want to debug my grails app when using run-app on the embedded app server, but don't see a way to do that in my STS/GGTS installation.

I have seen references from web searches that say to select "Run | Debug As | Grails Command (run-app)", but I don't have this menu option? (http://grails.1312388.n4.nabble.com/...td1578797.html)

Is it possible?

Here is what I have for Debug As:
no_debug_setting.jpg

[shaiw]

You need to configure a Grails launch configuration and run it in debug mode.

1. Go to Run -> Debug Configurations...
2. In the tree on the left double click on 'Grails'

It will create a new Grails launch configuration.

3. In the form on the right:

a. Give the launch configuration a name
b. Verify the the selected project is your Grails project
c. In the Grails Command section type 'run-app'

4. Apply the configuration.
5. Press 'Debug'


This will run your grails application in debug mode.

I hope it helps,

Shai