## 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:

1. Be sure to set up your working environment correctly, as described in Setting Up the MAX+PLUS II/Viewlogic Powerview Working Environment.

2. Create a ViewDraw schematic that follows the guidelines described in Creating ViewDraw Schematics for Use with MAX+PLUS II Software.

3. Start the SCH <-> max2 utility by double-clicking Button 1 on the SCH <-> max2 icon in the Max2 Express Drawer.

4. 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.

5. If necessary, correct any errors in the ViewDraw schematic and recompile the project.

6. Simulate your project, as described in Performing a Timing Simulation with ViewSim Software.

| Go to Performing Timing Verification for EDIF Output Files (.edo) with MOTIVE & MOTIVE for Powerview Software or Performing Timing Verification of Verilog Output Files (.vo) with MOTIVE Software in these MAX+PLUS II ACCESSSM Key topics for related information.

Last Updated: August 28, 2000 for MAX+PLUS II version 10.0 |
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