Path constraints - specifying or removing

You can specify a timing constraint on a specific path or groups (sets) of paths.

To specify a timing constraint for a path set:

1. Click the Summary or Paths tab.

2. Select a Path set.

3. Enter the timing constraint. On the Summary tab enter the constraint in the Required text box and click Set. On the Paths tab enter the constraint in the Max Delay column.

To specify a timing constraint for a specific path:

1. Click the Paths tab.

2. Click the corresponding set in the Set grid.

3. Select the path in the path grid.

4. Enter the timing constraint in the Max Delay column.

Removing Constraints

You can remove all constraints or just selected constraints. To remove all constraints choose Remove All Constraints from the Edit menu.

To remove select constraints on the Paths tab:

1. Click the Paths tab.

2. Select the path set with the constraint you wish to remove.

3. In the Edit menu, choose Remove Selected Constraints.

To remove select constraints on the Summary tab, delete the constraint in the Required text box and click Set.