Kind of Elements

Each element has a kind. The kind of an element describes how the element is used, either as a variable, a parameter, a system constant or constant. Implementation-Casts are another kind.

Model 

Experiment / Calibration Tool 

Implementation 

variable

r-w

r-w

yes

parameter

r

r-w

yes

system constant

r

r

yes

constant

r

r

no

implementation cast

yes

The kinds of elements, as well as the properties listed in the table below, are marked by certain symbols in various ASCET windows.

Scope

dependent

virtual

non-volatile

imported

exported

local

variablea

//

//

parameterb

//

constant / system constant

/

/

/

implementation cast

dT

a: including arrays, matrices, enumerations

b: including characteristic line/map, distribution

Since ASCET V6.4.0, scope and the other properties are no longer displayed for messages. Instead, the message type (Send, Receive, Send & Receive) is marked by certain symbols in various ASCET windows.

Send

Receive

Send & Receive

message