Demo: Using the Pin Editor in SoC-Encounter

SoC-Encounter has automatic partition pin assignment capabilites.  The tool also allows us to provide guidance on where partition pins should/should not be allowed to go.  However, it is sometimes useful for certain pins to be placed at certain coordinates, layers, and/or order.  When this level of control is needed, the Pin Editor can help automate the task of moving pins to their desired locations.  This demo shows the basics of how to use the Pin Editor:

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TCL commands relevant to this video:

• placeDesign
• trialRoute
• specifyPartition
• assignPtnPin
• partition
• editPin

Question of the Day: Have you used the Pin Editor? What do you like/dislike about it?