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Orcad Express 7.1x does not pass attributes to edif file


Record #3336

Product Family: Software

Product Line: OrCAD

Product Part: Express

Problem Title:
Orcad Express 7.1x does not pass attributes to edif file


Problem Description:
Urgency: standard

General Description: Orcad Express 7.1x does not pass
attributes to edif(.edn) file. This problem has been taken care of
in Orcad Express version 7.20.

See http://www.orcad.com/techserv/vendors/xilinxm1.htmInternet Link for current
Orcad/Xilinx interface information


Solution 1:

If a user would like to use Xilinx attributes in Orcad Express
versions before 7.20, either

1) output .xnf from Orcad Express

2) place attributes in a .ucf file.



Solution 2:

When creating the edif netlist in Orcad Express version 7.20, be
sure to select the options "Output net properties" and "Output part
properties"




End of Record #3336 - Last Modified: 08/26/98 12:07

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