Importing FPGA Vendor Files

FPGA vendor files can be imported directly into PADS I/O Designer either during setup of a new FPGA database using the FPGA Database Wizard, or using the Database Properties Dialog Box.

1. Right-click on an FPGA database in the Project Window, select Database Properties and click the Place and route page.

2. Specify FPGA vendor files such as Place and Route Constraints Files or Pin Report Files.

FPGA vendor files typically have a pin number assigned and the I/O Standard assigned. These two items do not exist in the HDL file. PADS I/O Designer re-assigns the existing signals to the new pins assignments in the vendor file as well as making the I/O Standard assignment.

Related Topics

• “Place and Route Constraints Files”

• “Pin Report Files”