Using the Max2 Express Drawer's SCH <-> max2 Utility
Once you have created a ViewDraw schematic, you can use the SCH <-> max2 utility in the Max2 Express drawer to generate an EDIF netlist file from the schematic; process the EDIF Input File (.edf) with the MAX+PLUS® II software to generate an EDIF Output File (.edo); and generate a .vsm file for simulation. The SCH <-> max2 utility creates all necessary subdirectories and copies all of the files to the correct locations.
To use the SCH <-> max2 utility, follow these steps:
- Be sure to set up your working environment correctly, as described in Setting Up the MAX+PLUS II/Viewlogic Powerview Working Environment.
- Create a ViewDraw schematic that follows the guidelines described in Creating ViewDraw Schematics for Use with MAX+PLUS II Software.
- Start the SCH <-> max2 utility by double-clicking Button 1 on the SCH <-> max2 icon in the Max2 Express Drawer.
- Specify the Input Schematic, Family, Max2 Synthesis Style, and Choose project direction options in the SCH <-> max2 dialog box and choose OK to generate the <design name>.vsm file for simulation in ViewSim. The SCH <-> max2 utility generates the <design name>.vsm file in the sim subdirectory of the max2 directory.
- If necessary, correct any errors in the ViewDraw schematic and recompile the project.
- Simulate your project, as described in Performing a Timing Simulation with ViewSim Software.
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