Each of the Process menu options displays a submenu.
Process > Design Entry Utilities
Command |
Icon |
Function |
HDL Editor |
Opens the New file dialog box and defaults to VHDL entity. Enter a filename and click OK to open the VHDL editor. | |
ViewDraw |
Opens the New file dialog box and defaults to Schematic. Enter a filename and click OK to open ViewDraw. | |
SmartGen |
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Opens the New file dialog box and defaults to SmartGen core. Enter a filename and click OK to open the SmartGen core generator. |
Generate HDL |
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Generates HDL from a schematic |
Process > Synthesize
Command |
Icon |
Function |
Synplify Synthesis |
Starts Synplicity Synplify |
Process > Physical Synthesize
Command |
Icon |
Function |
PALACE Physical Synthesis |
Starts PALACE for physical synthesis; physical synthesis is not available for all devices. |
Process > Simulation
Command |
Icon |
Function |
WaveFormer Lite Stimulus |
Starts WaveFormer Lite and creates a stimulus file named after your project | |
ModelSim Simulation |
Starts ModelSim AE and opens any existing simulation files in your project |
Process > Implement Design
Command |
Icon |
Function |
Designer Place-and-Route |
Starts Designer; enables you to compile, layout, and analyze your design. | |
Silicon Sculptor |
Starts the Silicon Sculptor programming tool | |
FlashPro |
Starts the FlashPro programming tool | |
Silicon Explorer |
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Starts the Silicon Explorer debug tool (if available) |