RE: [sv-bc] In-line variable initialization

>6.6. says, "Data declared in a static task, function, or block default
>to a static lifetime and a local scope."
>
>I don't see anywhere in the LRM a hint that there is a difference in
>this between a declaration with and without an initializer.

Sigh.  Looks like you are right.  The requirement for an explicit "static"
with a static variable initializer was removed in one of the SV3.1a
changes.  I expect a lot of confused users, wondering why that assignment
was not executed when the block was entered.

Steven Sharp
sharp@cadence.com