| Defined In |
uvm_object (virtual method) |
uvm_factory |
uvm_factory |
| Called By |
User via type_id::create |
Factory internally or advanced users |
Factory internally or advanced users |
| Input |
Name, parent (for components) |
Type proxy, name, parent |
String name, instance name, parent |
| Override Support |
Type and instance overrides |
Type overrides only |
Name-based overrides |
| Use Case |
Standard object/component creation |
Type-based creation (no string lookup) |
Name-based creation (string lookup) |
| Parameterized Classes |
Supported (via type_id) |
Supported (via type proxy) |
Not supported (no string name) |
| Common Usage |
Primary method in testbenches |
Rare, mostly internal or for debugging |
Rare, mostly internal or for debugging |