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XNFPREP fails with Error 3506 on MODEL records


Record #461

Problem Title:
XNFPREP fails with Error 3506 on MODEL records


Problem Description:




Solution 1:





PROGRAM: XNFPREP

VERSION: all

PLATFORM(s): all

SHORT DESCRIPTION: XNFPREP fails with Error 3506 on MODEL Records

ERROR MESSAGE:

Error 3506:
The design, fpga2top.xff' contains MODEL records. XNFPREP
cannot be run on previously-mapped XNF files. Please rerun
XNFMERGE on the original XNF file(s) produced by your design entry
interface, and then rerun XNFPREP.


LONG DESCRIPTION:

PROBLEM:

XNFPREP fails with Error 3506

CAUSE:

Having routed xnf files in the design directory (XNF files from LCA2XNF).
Model records are usually only found in routed XNF files.

SOLUTION:

Regenerate the unrouted XNF for the appropriate blocks of your design.









End of Record #461 - Last Modified: 04/01/97 07:59

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