Promote the .val parameter, SIMICS-23405#416
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| The value of a field is stored in the corresponding bits of the containing | ||
| register's storage. The easiest way to access the value of a register or field | ||
| is to use the `get` and `set` methods. | ||
| register's storage. The easiest way to access the value of a field is to use the `val` parameter, which expands to a [bit slice expression](#bit-slicing-expressions) over the containing register's storage. The value of a field can also be accessed through [getter and setter methods](dml-builtins.html#templates-for-registers-and-fields). |
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It's worth saying explicitly which methods. Probably get_val and set_val as they correspond to accessing val.
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I did try that but it got too spammy, which is why I changed it to a link. The text is intended to provide a brief overview of what a field is, so it is not relevant to delve into obscure details like get_val.
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