Abstract: A design tool for designing a system includes a display device with a first visualization pane showing a symbolic representation of a connection between a first port and a second port of the system and a second visualization pane showing an unconnected port of the system. A text entry pane on the display device shows a textual definition of the connection. An optional status pane shows a textual log of user-performed actions relating to construction of the system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 17, 2009
Date of Patent:
February 21, 2012
Assignee:
Xilinx, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher E. Neely, Gordon J. Brebner, Jack S. Lo