Signal Path Identifier

Signal Path Identifier

The Signal Path Identifier provides a temporary color-coded identification of all signal paths (Lines) which are associated with a selected Line Object. Signal Path Identifier is represented by a thin dashed red line for audio signals, yellow for video signals and dashed yellow and red for an audio and video stream. Additionally, lines between HDCP-capable blocks will be highlighted with a purple "shadow." However, the Signal Path Identifier color may be changed in Application Settings. More information related to HDCP may be found here: HDCP Management.

When using Signal Path Identifier on a compiled design, propagation delay will appear in the Status Bar. Persistent Signal Path Identifier is available in Normal Mode (follows subsequent line selections), Locked Mode (remains on original line selection), or Off (temporary selection). If the selected Line Object includes identifying text (see Line Property Sheet), that text will be temporarily imposed on all lines being indicated by Signal Path Identifier.

Signal paths with HDCP-enabled content:

Not related to the Signal Path Identifier function but worth noting is network connections, such as an AVB audio link which is shown as a blue dashed line:

Video connections, in contrast to audio connections, do not represent their AVB network connections by the blue dashed line. A standard white connector line is used instead.

Logic Signal Path Identifier

Logic paths and states can be reviewed by right clicking a Logic Node and enabling Signal Path Identifier. Green is Logic High (1), Red is Logic Low(0). Logic does not propagate through Flip Flop gates.