ReleaseNotes.txt

Release Notes

HEAD, planned as v0.17
- Added 64 bit support for Add and Sub components.
- Added support of some more ATF150x chips.
- Added a register file component.
- Added an "export to zip" function.
- If an input or output is several bits wide, all pin numbers can be specified by a comma-separated list.
- Now it's possible to choose the polarity of the reset component.
- The model analyzer now creates an error message if a cycle is detected in the circuit.
- Added a chapter "First Steps" to the documentation.
- Bug fixes
  - Splitter, BarrelShifter and Comparator now are working with 64 bit.
  - fixed a bug in library IC 74198

v0.16, released on 02. Jan 2018
- RAM components and EEPROM now allow an input invert configuration.
- Measurement values dialog is also able to modify the values. This allows to modify
  the content of registers and flip-flops in a running simulation.
- Now you can open the measurement value table and graph in a running simulation.
- Added a bit extender component to extend signed values.
- Added a simple unclocked RS flip-flop.
- Added a bit selector component.
- Added a dual ported RAM component.
- Added a priority encoder component.
- Added tooltips showing the actual value of wires.
- Added a shortcut S to split a single wire into two wires.
- Added selectable number format to inputs and outputs.
- Now you can click in the k-map to modify the truth table.
- Improved performance through more efficient decoupling of the GUI thread and the simulation thread.
- Bug fixes
  - Fixed a bug in the RAMSinglePortSel component: Write was not edge-triggered on WE. Now it is.
  - Fixed a bug in the barrel shifter and adder if 32 bits or more where used.
  - It was not possible to use constants with 32 bits or more. Now it is.
  - Fixed a bug that caused the exported VHDL code not to work if a signal was connected
    to multiple outputs.
  - Fixed "concurrent modification exception" if input value dialog is opened.
- Breaking changes:
  - Counter modified from a asynchronous clear to a synchronous clear.

v0.15, released on 30. Oct 2017
- Added the possibility to use custom, java implemented components in Digital.
- Added an EEPROM which behaves like a memory that can be written and whose content
  is non-volatile.
- Added the possibility to map keyboard keys to model buttons.
- Some small usability improvements:
  - Added a grid to the main panel.
  - Replaced shortcut 'B' with a more general attribute editing dialog (select multiple
    components and click right).
  - Added some new shortcuts (CTRL-N, CTRL-O, CTRL-A, CTRL-D).
  - Added a spinner to the input value edit dialog.
- Bug fixes
  - fixed bugs in some 74xx circuits (74160, 74161, 74162 and 74238)
  - fixed a bug in the remote interface "run to break" method.
  - fixed an error in VHDL export if comparator is used in "signed mode"
  - fixed a Windows specific bug in the speed test GUI
  - fixed a bug which causes a freezing when a file is stored in folder which contains
    a large number of sub folders and files.
- Breaking changes:
  - Removed the address bits settings from the graphic RAM. The width is now
    determined by the width and the height of the screen.

v0.14, released on 31. Aug 2017
- Added visualization of K-maps (thanks to roy77)
- Added VHDL export
  (Not yet complete, but the example processor is running on a FPGA.)
- Type of pin numbers changed from int to string to allow FPGA pin names like "U16".
- Added support for BASYS3-Board (*.xdc constraints file is written and the mixed mode
  clock manager (MMCM) is used if clock frequency exceeds 37kHz)
- Added shortcut 'B' which sets the number of data bits in all selected components.
- Breaking changes:
  - To generalize the VHDL export, an XML entity in the *.dig files had to be renamed.
    As a consequence of that the address bits settings in RAMs and ROMs
    are lost. To fix that, reset the number of address bits.
  - Added an enable input to the counter component. If you had used the counter in the
    past you have to set the en input to 1. The function of the overflow output also
    has changed (see tooltip) and now allows the cascading of counters.
  - XOR now can have more than two inputs. If you had used the XOR gate with inverted
    inputs, you have to reselect the inputs to invert.
- Some minor bug fixes.

v0.13, released on 25. Jul 2017
- Introduced a library of sub circuits which are available in every circuit.
  So far, the library contains only the 74xx circuits.
- Added a barrel shifter (thanks to roy77)
- some improvements concerning error messages:
  - In case of oscillations almost all affected components are shown.
  - If an error occurs, the name of the affected circuit file is shown.
  - If an error occurs, the causing sub circuit is highlighted.
  - A warning message shows up if a circuit with unnamed inputs is analysed.
  - A warning message shows up if a circuit with missing pin numbers is exported to a
    hardware-related file.
- Unidirectional FETs are added to overcome certain CMOS issues.
- Added zooming to measurement graphs.
- Test results can be displayed as measurement graphs.
- The Text component is able to show multiple lines.
- Comments are allowed in hex files.
- Some minor bug fixes
- Breaking changes:
  - An input can have "high z" value as its default value.
    All inputs have lost their default values! If you have build a circuit that
    contains test cases that depend on a non-null default value, this tests
    will fail. To resolve this issue, reset the default value.
  - Added an enable input to the T flip-flop
    By default this input is activated now. In circuits which used the T flip-flop
    in the past, the new input needs to be disabled.

v0.12.1, released on 05. Jun 2017
- added a fuse to simulate a PROM or PAL.
- added some more CMOS examples
- Improved flexibility of the splitter.

v0.12, released on 02. Jun 2017
- Added undo/redo functions.
- New wire drawing mode: If a wire is added it is rectangular by default.
  In rectangular mode "F" flips the wire and pressing "D" switches to diagonal mode.
- Added inverted inputs for basic gates and flip-flops.
- Added a locked mode, which avoids the unwanted modification of the circuit.
- Better support for high dpi screens.
- Added DIL packages to allow more "physical" circuits. See examples/74xx.
  Up to now only a view 74xx circuits are available.
- Added a pin number attribute to inputs and outputs.
- Add some functions to make it easier to create 74xx circuits.
- Lots of small usability improvements.
- Added a list of keyboard shortcuts to the documentation.

v0.11.1, released on 02. May 2017
- Added the possibility to open a circuit from the command line.
- The backspace key works like the delete key.
- Avoid extreme long lines in the error message dialog.
- Some minor bug fixes.

v0.11, released on 20. Apr 2017
- Added floating gate FETs.
- Better detecting of missing signals in test cases.
- Better plausibility checks if diodes are used.
- Added a loop command to the test data parser.
  See "cmos/sram.dig" as an example usage of the new loop statement.

v0.10, released on 09. Apr 2017
- User can select the expressions representation format in the settings dialog.
- Better formatting of minimized expressions.
- Easier editing of truth tables
- Mouse actions can be canceled by the ESC key.
- With CTRL + mouse button you can now select and move/delete wires.
- Added a real bidirectional switch and a relay.
- Added N and P channel FETs and some CMOS examples, including a 16 bit SRAM
- Added a rotary encoder
- Added a LED matrix display
- Improved and documented the file import strategy.
- Added a tree view to insert components.
- Added support for the ATF1502 and ATF1504 CPLDs.
- some minor bug fixes

v0.9, released on 03. Feb 2017
- improved documentation
- moved "show listing" functions to the assembly IDE.
- rearrangement of the components in the components menu
- made "don't care" as test case input values functional
- added a better test data parser which supports a "repeat([n])" statement.
  See the "combinatorial/FullAdderCLA.dig" as an example usage of the new "repeat([n])" statement.
- cleanup of splitter behaviour in respect of high z inputs
- fixed an error that caused an exception if a circuit which directly connects an input to an output
  is used as embedded circuit.
- some minor bug fixes

v0.8, released on 20. Nov 2016
- added pull up & pull down resistors and programmable diodes
- added some PLD examples like a simple PLA and GAL
- added GND, VDD and a switch
- added a help dialog for components
- added a simple documentation viewable via the help menu
- fixed "sometimes unwanted start of drawing a wire" problem (hopefully)
- some minor bug fixes

v0.7, released on 22. Aug 2016
- fixed a bug which causes two HighZ values to be not equal during test execution.
- added double buffer to CircuitComponent to make it more responsive
- improved debugging of processors
- some minor bug fixes

v0.6.2, released on 16. Aug 2016
- fixed scrolling bug in input/output orderer
- fixed redraw bug at element rotation
- fixed auto scale bug if element is deleted

v0.6.1, released on 10. Aug 2016
- fixed auto scaling bug which can occur if a new circuit is created
- added missing check for unsaved modifications
- fixed unexpected behaviour of 'C' character in test cases
- some minor bug fixes

v0.6, released on 09. Aug 2016
- fixed sync problems while drawing the circuit
- added Conway's Game of Life example
- some minor bug fixes

v0.5, released on 16. Jul 2016
- creation of state machines with JK-flip-flops
- added creation of JEDEC and CUPL files for GAL16v8 and GAL22v10
- some minor bug fixes

v0.4, released on 12. Jul 2016
- added a graphics card
- some minor bug fixes

v0.3.1, released on 07. Jul 2016
- some minor bug fixes

v0.3, released on 07. Jul 2016
- added testing functions
- some minor bug fixes

v0.2, released on 02. Jul 2016
- added expression parser
- creation of circuits from expressions
- some bug fixes

v0.1, released on 28. Jun 2016
- initial release