PCB Design Wizard

Used to import symbols with signals and pins into an FPGA database directly from the design.

  1. In an FPGA database, select Import > PCB Design Wizard. The Import Design Wizard Dialog Box is displayed.
  1. Enter the path to the project file containing the required design in the Project Path: field, or click Browse to navigate to the file’s location.
  1. In the Design Name field, select the top-level design containing the required component.

(Optional Step) Enter the Reference Designator for the required component in the Ref Des: field and click Next.

  1. Select the required symbol from the list.

You can use Regular Expression Filters to filter the list of symbols. Click the ... button for a list of popular filters. Click Apply to apply the filter to the list.

(Optional Step) If you want to Import signals and assignments only, select the checkbox for this option, located beneath the list of symbols. This will not import the symbol. This option can be used with Schematic Update in order to preserve existing symbols.

(Optional Step) If you want to Generate Functional Blocks for PCB Symbols, select the checkbox for this option, located beneath the list of symbols.

  1. Click Next.
  1. Specify information about the FPGA device by selecting the options from the drop-down boxes. Click Next.
  1. Verify that the signal mapping from the imported PCB signals and any existing HDL signals found in the database is correct and click Finish.