Libero IDE Process menu

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

 

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

 

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

 

Starts the Silicon Explorer debug tool (if available)