Re: [sv-bc] Final blocks in packages

According to Doug, "It is possible to call class constructors and other
initialization functions in package scopes. This feature makes it
possible to encapsulate generic 'singleton' functionality in a
simulation. Examples could be a socket-based library, or an I/O library,
or something else that consumes system resources.  Currently there is no
way to write automatic cleanup code for this type of package
functionality without a hack like introducing a final block into a
related module, or explicitly cleaning up the resources with a function
call from inside a related module.  If we allowed final blocks in
packages, the problem would be solved."

 

To me, preventing hacks is a priority.

 

All the best,

 

-- Brad