There are a number of changes in this pre-release compared to the last official version of SCOPE /DP. The
following list describes the
changes and the new features in short. You can find a more detailed descriptions
on most of the aspects later on in this manual.
Variables
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In addition to the Pads a Module can now also include Variables. Variables in
opposition to Pads cannot be connected.
A Variable occupies less than half the memory of a Pad.
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SurfaceInterface
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Each surface of a device or module is now connected to the device with the SurfaceInterface. This mechanism allows you to place the
surface components freely in your project.
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Views
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The Project Window can now toggle between two views: surface view and circuit
view. When in surface view only Graphical Objects with
their ViewID set to 'Surface' will be shown and vice versa.
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Views
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Due to the new 'views concept' the Flip-In and Flip-Out functions have been taken out.
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Project Explorer
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The Project Explorer is now resizable.
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Project Explorer
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From the Project Explorer two free floating and resizable Pad-menus as well as one
GO-menu can be launched.
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Project Explorer
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The Project Explorer and all related menus now feature a freeze button.
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GO Attributes
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I am rather sure, that there have been some changes to the GO Attributes.
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Device Bar
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The device bar gives access to all devices in a project. It therefore replaces the minimized view.
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Menu
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The item 'Design' was removed from the main menu. Its content can now be found under the item Window.
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Menu
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Two new items were added to the main menu: 'View' and 'Device'. The item 'Device' is explained separately
under the term Device Bar. View now holds most of the items formerly in Window. In addition the items 'Ulli Settings',
'Registry' and 'Control Ranger' have been added.
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Parameter
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A new parameter concept has been added to the Scope platform.
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RAPI
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The remote-API facilitates external access to the Scope platform.
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Assembler
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CreamWare has developed its own assembler for Analog Devices' Sharc processors. This will be
shipped with the upcoming release.
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Help
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New help window implemented
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