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CR-40 ModelSim Commands ModelSim EE/SE Command Reference

The bp or breakpoint command sets a breakpoint. If the source file name and line

number are omitted, or the -query option is used, this command lists all the

breakpoints that are currently set. Otherwise, the command sets a breakpoint in the

specified file at the specified line. Once set, the breakpoint affects every instance

in the design.

Syntax

[-query <filename>] [<filename>] [<line_number> [{<command>...}]]

Arguments

-query<filename>

Returns a list of the currently set breakpoints. Optional.

Specifies the name of the source file in which the breakpoint is to be set. Required

when -query is used; otherwise, it is optional. If omitted, all current breakpoints

are listed.

<line_number>

Specifies the line number at which the breakpoint is to be set. Optional; if omitted,

all current breakpoints are listed.

{<command>...}

Specifies one or more commands that are to be executed at the breakpoint.

Optional. Multiple commands must be separated by semicolons (;) or placed on

multiple lines. The entire command must be placed in curly braces.

Any commands that follow a run

(CR-139), or step (CR-151) command will be

ignored. The run, or step command terminates the breakpoint sequence. This

applies if macros are used with the bp command string as well. A restore

(CR-134)

command should not be used.

If many commands are needed after the breakpoint, they can be placed in a macro

file.