How to Trace Design Parameter Values in the DVT Eclipse IDE

Overview

This video shows how you can trace the value of a design parameter based on the current instance path.

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The video was shot using DVT 22.1.15

Details

To trace the value of a parameter, you can start from the Design Hierarchy View.

To locate a parameter in the Design Hierarchy, type . followed by part of its name.

Double-click on the parameter to jump to the assignment that determines its value. This assignment can be:

• an initial value
• a parameter override
• a defparam assignment

Viewing Parameter Values

The instance path shown in the editor Design Breadcrumb is updated to the design hierarchy path. You can also change it to another of your choice through the Design Breadcrumb Select Other Instance dialog.

In the context of the current instance path, you can inspect the value and data type of the parameter in the tooltip or Inspect view.

To continue the trace, use the Jump to Assignment hyperlink. Repeat this process to find the source of the parameter value.