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NGDBUILD 2.1i: ERROR:basla:20 Launcher: virtex is not a valid PM name (ERROR basnb:64 could not initialize netlister)


Record #7076

Product Family: Software

Product Line: FPGA Implementation

Product Part: ngdbuild

Product Version: 2.1i

Problem Title:
NGDBUILD 2.1i: ERROR:basla:20 Launcher: virtex is not a valid PM name (ERROR basnb:64 could not initialize netlister)



Problem Description:
Urgency: Standard

General Description: When trying to run ngdbuild on a Virtex design, the following errors occur:

ERROR:basla:20 - Launcher: virtex is not a valid PM name.
ERROR:basnb:64 - Could not initialize Netlister Launcher due to above
errors.


Solution 1:

These errors occur when an xnf is passed to ngdbuild for a Virtex design. All
Virtex design netlists must be in the EDIF format. Resynthesis or regeneration of the netlists will be necessary.




End of Record #7076 - Last Modified: 08/05/99 18:24

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