Debugging in Toad

Hi,
Can anyone tell me how to see the collection values while running procedure in debugging mode in toad?
Regards
Aswathy

TOAD is pathelogical software that should be avoided.
Handle:     AswathyJK
Status Level:     Newbie
Registered:     Sep 3, 2009
Total Posts:     22
Total Questions:     9 (7 unresolved)
I extend my condolences to you since you rarely get answers to your questions here.
AswathyJK wrote:
Hi,
Can anyone tell me how to see the collection values while running procedure in debugging mode in toad?
Regards
Aswathy

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