Using the Data Console

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The Data Console allows the user to directly manipulate data and manually transfer data between components e.g. displaying set data on LCD components and 7 Segment Displays. You can monitor raw data using the console, you can also add to the flowchart to mark progress of the program as it runs in simulation.

The console has many macros and functions to effectively run in simulation, the text and data can be displayed automatically from other variables set by components and counters etc. information can also be displayed manually, for example, text can be written on its own or it can be inputted before or after data e.g. value after the data or a label or name before e.g. volume = 10dB, Speed = 25mph etc.

The Data Console can be used for creating counters, trackers and monitoring information etc. this information is displayed in the console to present relevant information and data to clarify the process of the program and is especially useful for demonstrating the program.

The output and input text colour can be changed using the SetOutputRGB and SetInputRGB simulation functions, to do so you must enter the required parameters; a Handle value for the ConsoleHandle parameter and a ULONG value for the RGB parameter. This can be changed multiple times so specific text and data can be a different colour to highlight important or relevant information.