DVT IDE for VS Code VHDL User Guide

Rev. 24.1.9, 26 April 2024

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Installation
- System Requirements
- Install DVT for VS Code from Marketplace
- Install DVT for VS Code from VSIX
- Install DVT for VS Code Using a Pre-Packed Distribution
- Set the License
User Interface
- VS Code User Interface
- DVT IDE for VS Code User Interface
  - Editor
  - Activity Bar
  - Side Bar
  - Status Bar
  - Panel
Predefined Projects
Build Configurations
- Project Natures
- Non-top files
- default.build
- Auto-config
- Simulator Log-config
- Emulating compiler invocations
- Multiple .build Files
- Compatibility Modes
  - Default DVT Compatibility Mode
  - gcc Compatibility Mode
  - ius.irun Compatibility Mode
  - ius.perspec Compatibility Mode
  - questa.vcom Compatibility Mode
  - questa.vlog Compatibility Mode
  - questa.qrun Compatibility Mode
  - vcs.vhdlan Compatibility Mode
  - vcs.vlogan Compatibility Mode
  - xcelium.xrun Compatibility Mode
- Paths
- Strings
- Comments
- Environment Variables
- Including Other Argument Files
- Build Persistence
- All Build Directives
- SystemVerilog OVM or UVM Library Compilation
- Xilinx Libraries Compilation
- Intel(Altera) Quartus Libraries Compilation
- Questa Libraries Compilation
- Use of External Programs
Compile Checks
- Compile Waivers
- Semantic Checks
- Non Standard Checks
Quick Fix Proposals
Content Assist (Autocomplete)
- Content assist for CamelCase and Underscore
- Code Templates
- Component Automatic Instantiation
- Generate Case Statement Using Autocomplete
Hyperlinks
Show Usages
Show Readers or Writers
Show Instances
Peek Exploration
Refactoring
Code Factory
Code Formatting
- Capitalization
- Whitespace
- Indentation
- Vertical Alignment
- Line Wrapping
- Disable Format for Code Sections
- Preferences Keys
Breadcrumb Navigation Bar
- Design Breadcrumb
- Verification Breadcrumb
- Scope Breadcrumb
Diagrams
- Design Diagrams
- Bit Field Diagrams
- WaveDrom Timing Diagrams
- Common Diagram Actions
- Common Diagram Toolbar
Syntax Coloring
Inactive Generates Code Highlight
Database Out of Sync Notification
Tooltips
- Comments Formatting
  - Javadoc
  - Natural Docs
Workspace Symbols
Views
- Problems View
- Outline View
- Compiled Files View
- Compile Order View
  - Build Config Hierarchy
- Design Hierarchy View
- Diagnostics View
Quick Search in Views
- CamelCase
- Simple Regex
- Hierarchical Search
- Search for Members
- Search Port in Design Hierarchy
Content Filters
- Content Filters XML Syntax
- Filtering by Element Type
- Content Filters Examples
- Predefined Content Filters
External Tools Integration
> Scripts
- > dvt_code.sh
  - dvt_code.sh Syntax
  - dvt_code.sh Examples
- dvt_ls.sh
  - dvt_ls.sh Syntax
  - dvt_ls.sh Examples
Custom Scripts
SCM Checkout Hook
Memory Monitor
Application Notes
- Flow Integration
- Environment Variables
- Design Elaboration
- FPGA Support
  - Intel(Altera) Quartus
    - Intel(Altera) Quartus Libraries Compilation
  - Xilinx ISE/Vivado
    - Xilinx Libraries Compilation
- Output and logging
Handy VS Code Documentation Pointers
What is New?
How to Report an Issue?
Legal Notices
Third Party Licenses
Q & A
- Can I deactivate DVT support for a workspace even though one of my workspace folders contains a .dvt directory?

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27.1 dvt_code.sh

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27.1.1. dvt_code.sh Syntax
27.1.2. dvt_code.sh Examples

This script is used to start a VS Code / VSCodium and if required, to automatically configure your DVT project.

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