Eclipse Memory Analyzer with phd files - IBM dump format

If you try to open phd file with the MAT software (Eclipse Memory Analyzer Tool) , you will get some error,"Not a HPROF heap dump (java.io.IOException)".

the solution is to install IBM Diagnostic Tool Framework for Java Version 1.4 to the MAT.

Help -> software update -> find and install ,Click next  -> new archive site -> dtfj-updatesite.zip

The Installation instructions could be found here as well  http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/tools/dtfj.html

after restart your MAT , you can open the phd file, and find your memory leaks.

more info:
Using the IBM DTFJ with the Eclipse Memory Analyzer Tool

enjoy
Yaniv Tzanany