Cedar Logic is written in Java (Swing UI), making it cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS via Java runtime). Its design philosophy emphasizes rapid prototyping and educational clarity.
Despite its charm, Cedar Logic shows its age and academic origins:
Drag two "Toggle Switches" from the Input/Output palette onto the screen. The Logic: Drag an "AND Gate" from the Basic Gates palette. The Output: Drag an "LED" onto the screen.
Most free simulators (even today) show only real-time LED changes. Cedar Logic includes a that automatically records signal states over simulation steps. This is invaluable for: