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(TD) 1.4  Add the Signals

(TD) 1.4  Add the Signals

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(TD) 1.4  Add the Signals

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Next, add two signals and name them "Qoutput" and "Dinput".

Use the Add Signal button to create new signals:

Press the Add Signal button two times to add two signals to the diagram window.

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The signals will have default names such as SIG0 and SIG1.

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Double Click to rename the signals:

Double click on the SIG0 signal name to open the Signal Properties dialog.

Enter Qoutput into the Name edit box. (DO NOT CLOSE THE DIALOG)

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Click the Next button or ALT-N to move to the next signal on the list.  Notice that SIG1 is now displayed in the Name edit box.

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Enter Dinput into the Name edit box and press the OK button to close the dialog.

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The timing diagram should look like the following.

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Tip: The Signal Properties dialog is a modeless dialog - you can keep the dialog open while working with other drawing features. The Boolean Equation and Simulation features of the Signal Properties dialog are covered in the Simulated Signals tutorial.