Simulation period

  • Signal Activity File— Specifies that the file named in the File name box is a Signal Activity File.
  • VCD File— Specifies that the file named in the File name box is a Value Change Dump File.
  • Limit VCD period— Specifies whether to limit the VCD period. This option is only available for Value Change Dump Files.
  • Start time— Allows you to type a simulation start time for the PowerPlay Power Analyzer to use. You can specify the start time in seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, nanoseconds, or picoseconds. By default, the Start time is the beginning of the file. This option is available only for Value Change Dump Files.
  • End time— Allows you to type a simulation end time for the PowerPlay Power Analyzer to use. You can specify the end time in seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, nanoseconds, or picoseconds. By default, the End time is the end of the file. This option is only available for Value Change Dump Files.