I usually run a dual-monitor setup, so I have two Eclipse windows open for the same workspace, displaying different files. When I\'m debugging and a breakpoint is hit, Eclipse s
Eclipse switches to the debug perspective for all windows the debug perspective has been opened once (i.e. the little icon on the right top corner is available). If you close that perspective (switch to another perspective is not sufficient), it won't switch to it anymore on that window.
At least, that's the behaviour I observed on Kepler (I know, that question is older but just came across, maybe it still helps someone).