dbParseSigNetExpr

dbParseSigNetExpr( 
t_netExpression 
)
=> t_searchScope
   t_propName 
   t_formatString 
   t_defaultNetName / nil

Description

Parses the expression and returns the individual components of the expression that include the search scope, the property name to be used in searching, the format string, and the default net name.

Arguments

t_netExpression

The inherited net expression that gets attached to a signal.

Value Returned

t_searchScope	Search scope.
t_propName	The property name to be used in searching.
t_formatString	The format string.
t_defaultNetName	The default net name.
nil	The given inherited net expression is of illegal syntax.

Examples

Given the net expression found in the schematic view of the cell inv, [@vdd:%:vdd!], this function returns

list("@" "vdd" "%" "vdd!")

Related Topics

Inherited Connections Functions

Net and Terminal Name Syntax

Instance Name Syntax

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