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M1.3 EPIC - How to use EPIC commands to globally lock components.


Record #3102

Product Family:  Software

Product Line:  Merged Core

Problem Title:
M1.3 EPIC - How to use EPIC commands to globally lock components.


Problem Description:
It is possible to quickly lock large groups of components using EPIC commands.


Solution 1:

1. Load design into EPIC
2. Type "a" to open EPIC command line window.
3. Run command: "select comp *PULLUP*" (selects all matching components)
4. Run Command: "setattr locate lock:hard:1 block off" (locates selected compone
nts)
5. Save design to write locate constraints to the .pcf file.



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