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Creating and managing breakpoints UM-261
• Breakpoint Commands
Specify command(s) to be executed when the condition is met. Any ModelSim or Tcl
command or series of commands are valid, with one exception – the run command (CR114) cannot be used.
The File Breakpoint dialog includes these options:
• File
Specify the file in which to set the breakpoint.
• Line
Specify the line number on which to set the breakpoint. Note that breakpoints can be set
only on executable lines.
• Instance Name
Specify a region in which to apply the breakpoint. If left blank the breakpoint affects
every instance in the design.
• Breakpoint Condition
Specify a condition that determines whether the breakpoint is hit.
• Breakpoint Commands
Specify command(s) to be executed when the breakpoint is hit. Any ModelSim or Tcl
command or series of commands is valid, with one exception – the run command (CR114) cannot be used.
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