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M1.x: EPIC - How to use EPIC commands to globally lock components.


Record #3102

Product Family: Software

Product Line: FPGA Implementation

Product Part: Epic

Problem Title:
M1.x: 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 components)
5. Save design to write locate constraints to the .pcf file.




End of Record #3102 - Last Modified: 05/25/99 13:48

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