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Meaning

Visual Cue

Indicates signal, port, register, bit, block, and primitive names. For
example,

data1

,

tdi

, and

input

. The suffix

n

denotes an active-low signal.

For example,

resetn

.

Indicates command line commands and anything that must be typed
exactly as it appears. For example,

c:\qdesigns\tutorial\chiptrip.gdf

.

Also indicates sections of an actual file, such as a Report File, references
to parts of files (for example, the AHDL keyword

SUBDESIGN

), and logic

function names (for example,

TRI

).

Courier type

An angled arrow instructs you to press the Enter key.

r

Numbered steps indicate a list of items when the sequence of the items is
important, such as the steps listed in a procedure.

1., 2., 3., and a., b., c., and so on

Bullets indicate a list of items when the sequence of the items is not
important.

■ ■ ■

The hand points to information that requires special attention.

1

A question mark directs you to a software help system with related
information.

h

The feet direct you to another document or website with related
information.

f

A caution calls attention to a condition or possible situation that can
damage or destroy the product or your work.

c

A warning calls attention to a condition or possible situation that can
cause you injury.

w

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