vscode-hdl

Overview

The VSCode HDL Extension is a powerful tool designed to enhance the VHDL development experience within Visual Studio Code. It aims to streamline the development process, offering advanced features for code generation, analysis, and manipulation. Users can access these features through the Command Palette, ensuring a seamless integration into the coding workflow.

Features

The VSCode HDL Extension includes several commands for VHDL development:

Update Header: Automatically updates the header of the current VHDL file. Auto Typecast: Assists with typecasting in VHDL to ensure correct data types are used. Analyze Entity: Analyzes the VHDL entity in the current editor, providing insights and recommendations. Paste Constraints: Pastes the generated constraints into the current editor. Paste Instance: Inserts a generated instance of a VHDL component. Paste Signals: Inserts signal declarations into the current editor. These features are designed to support VHDL developers in creating more reliable and maintainable code by automating routine tasks and providing valuable insights into the code structure.

Usage

To use the VSCode HDL Extension, you must access the commands through the Command Palette. Here's how to use it:

Open the Command Palette by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS). Type the name of the command you wish to execute (e.g., "Update Header") and select it from the list. The selected command will be executed in the context of the current file or selection.

Warning: This extension is still under development!