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VirSim Overview
VirSim Windows
VirSim is a multi-window system. This allows you to have as many of
each type of debug window open as desired. Windows can be opened
from within any window or with accelerator keys. The following VirSim
screens are covered in this section:
• Interactive Window
• Hierarchy Browser
• Waveform Window
• Register Window
• Source Window
• Logic Browser (Verilog only)
• Project Window (VHDL or Mixed VHDL/Verilog)
Verilog Language VirSim uses standard Verilog terms including the language,
keywords, syntax, system tasks, and PLI calls.
VHDL Language VirSim uses standard VHDL terms including the language,
keywords, syntax, etc.
Window VirSim uses windows to display data and organize features
for specific VirSim applications. For example, the Source
Window displays source code and provides features for
debugging source code.
Pane Panes are sub-windows within VirSim windows that display
specific types of information. For example, the Waveform
Window contains separate panes for signal names, signal
values, and signal waveforms.
View A view is a graphical display in the Register Window
consisting of graphics, labels, and values at a specific
simulation time.
Group A group is an ordered set of signals that are identified by a
group name. Groups are used in the Waveform Window.
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