# Debugging: Loaded Classes Window

Use to view the classes loaded on the heap and the percentage and number of object instances.

You can sort the classes by class name or the number or percentage of instances. You can also use the filter box at the bottom of the window to filter the list by class name. Right-click a class name to view additional details about the class.

Element | Description
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Show in Instances View (requires JDK 1.6) | Opens the Instances window displaying the object instances allocated by the constructor of the selected class. The Instances window enables you to browse the instances of each class, the fields of each instance and the references to each instance.
Show Only Subclasses | Enables you to limit the classes displayed to the subclasses of the selected class. This functions by using the selected class as the filter criteria. To restore the full list of classes, click Clear Filter to the right of the filter class box
Go to Source | Opens the Java source file in the Source Editor.

The following table describes the icons used in the Loaded Classes window.

Element | Description
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| Class Loader
| Class
| Interface

You can expand the class loader node to view the class. You can use the context menu in the Loaded Classes window to access the display commands.

Element | Description
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List Options | Enables you to customize the Loaded Classes window by choosing how classes are sorted in the display.
View Packages As | Enables you to customize how packages are displayed in the window. You can choose to display packages in List or Tree view.

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