TestBencher supports two methods for generating test benches: system level TLM generation and unit-level testing. The unit-level testing features are used to create quick stimulus-based test benches for smaller designs and models. These features are covered in the BugHunter Pro on-line help. The system-level features are covered in this manual.

To support these methods of test bench generation, TestBencher has two simulation settings, Auto Run and Debug Run, that determine how the internal simulator reacts when diagrams are modified. If Auto Run is active, then changes in the diagram are automatically re-simulated, and if Debug Run is active then simulations are run only when specified by the user. The simulation settings are important if you are using simulated signals to construct the Transaction Diagrams. TestBencher should be set to Debug Run when you are developing new timing diagrams.

Set your simulation mode to Debug Run: