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Command Window
Figure 22.16 Profile Window
Command Window
The IDE supports a command-line interface to some of its features. You can use the command-line interface together with the TCL scripting engine. You can also issue a command line that saves a log file of command-line activity.
The Command window in the IDE shows the standard output and standard error streams of command-line activity.
Figure 22.17
shows the Command window.
Figure 22.17 Command Window
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Opening the Command Window
Use the Command window to view the standard output and standard error streams of command-line activity.
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To open the Command window, click View > Command Window.
Issuing Command Lines
Use the Command window to issue command lines to the IDE. For example, enter debug
to start a debugging session.
To issue a command line, bring forward the Command window, type the command line, and press Enter or Return. The IDE executes the command line that you entered.
If you work with hardware as part of your project, you can use the Command window to issue command lines to the IDE while the hardware is running.
NOTE
Enter help to see a list of available commands and a brief explanation of each command. Enter help command to see a detailed explanation of the command
. Detailed information is provided in the IDE Automation Guide.
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