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Foundation F1.3/F1.4, XVHDL: How to simulate VHDL designs with instantiated XNF files


Record #2737

Product Family:  Software

Product Line:  Aldec

Problem Title:
Foundation F1.3/F1.4, XVHDL:  How to simulate VHDL designs with
instantiated XNF files



Problem Description:
Keywords:  Metamor, XNF, XVHDL, Simulate

Urgency:  Standard

General Description:

How can I functionally simulate a VHDL design with instantiated
XNF modules in it?


Solution 1:

In order for Foundation to be able to functionally simulate an
instantiated XNF module, the XNF netlist must be part of the
project library.  To add it to the project library, go into the
Schematic Editor, and select Hierarchy -> Import Netlist...
Choose the XNF file which is instantiated in the VHDL code.
(Note:	even if you do not use a schematic in the design, you
must enter the Schematic Editor to be able to import the XNF
netlist.)

Now, after the VHDL design is synthesized, you may go directly
into the Functional Simulator to simulate the design.




End of Record #2737