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M1 : Invoking LogiBLOX Graphical User Interface (GUI)


Record #1636

Product Family:  Software

Product Line:  Merged Core

Problem Title:
M1 : Invoking LogiBLOX Graphical User Interface (GUI)


Problem Description:
LogiBLOX is a graphical interactive tool for creating and simulating high
level modules such as adder/substracter, counter, data_register, memories in M1
flow.
This solution describes how to invoke LogiBLOX for HDL
design flow, or schematic design flow (Mentor Graphics or Viewlogic).
To set up LogiBLOX, see the Merge Release Document - Installation section.


Solution 1:

Invoking LogiBLOX GUI for HDL Design (Verilog or VHDL) :

On workstation on the command line :

		     lbgui -vendor synopsys

vendor = [cadence, mentor, synopsys, viewlog]

On PC select double click on the LogiBLOX incon.





Solution 2:

Invoking LogiBLOX GUI from Design Architect (pld_da - Mentor Graphics)

In Pld_da select Library -> Xilinx Library -> LogiBLOX

There is a intermediate dialog windows called
create/modify/instantiate LogiBLOX symbol before opening the
LogiBLOX GUI. This windows replaces the setup dialog box of the
LogiBLOX GUI.

Enter the symbol component name, select the technology, click OK, the logiBLOX G
UI pops up.



Solution 3:

Invoking LogiBLOX GUI from Viewdraw (Powerview).

 - Adding a LogiBLOX module : In viewdraw select Tools -> Add -> LogiBLOX.

 - Changing a LogiBLOX module : select the symbol and from the
change menu choose LogiBLOX.

 - Deleting a LogiBLOX module : From the Viewdraw Util menu
choose Delete LogiBLOX





Solution 4:

Invoking LogiBLOX GUI from Viewdraw (Workview Office).

 - Adding a LogiBLOX module :  In viewdraw : Tools -> Add LogiBLOX.

 - Changing a LogiBLOX module : n viewdraw : Tools -> Change LogiBLOX.




End of Record #1636