Very difficult to use adobe reader javascript debugger

Hello,
in the context of interactive offline dynamic adobe form, as I don't have Acrobat Pro, I did setup the debugger as Adobe says (install debugger.js + setup register keys), and I trigger it by adding an error in the javascript (for example : xxxxx.xxxxx = "";)
It stops well, but the javascript is not displayed (empty box on top left), and I can't use step by step button (all buttons act only as "step out function"). Maybe this last makes sense because there is an error.
But is there a possibility to debug step by step, add breakpoints during debug. What is your experience with the Adobe debugger, is the Acrobat Pro debugger better ? (is it worth paying a license for just to debugging?)
I use Adobe Reader 8.1.3. I have installed the debugger.js that is provided with Adobe Reader 8 downloads on Adobe website.
Thx a lot
sandra

Debugger still unstable, it'll maybe enhanced in the future...

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