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cdb to open access translation

stuso

Hi Guys, 

i've just installed IC6 and i'm attempting to port a small test library. From the ciw i'm using tools -> conversion box -> CBD to OpenAccess Translator.

I am reading the manuals as i cannot get it to run but any tips from those who have been through this would be helpful.

Currently i have stripped my old cds.lib such that it references the following:

DEFINE stu_lib

DEFINE cdba_technology

At what point do i point the converter to the new oa_technology, should this also go in the old cds.lib?

Thanks

Stu 

 

 

 

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  •  First, go to Source Link/Design Topics/Custom IC DesignIC6.1 Adoption/Introduction to IC6.1 Adoption and that will lead you to the adoption website which goes into detail on translating your databases and all else necessary to use IC6.1. Talk with your local AE who should be able to help you get started or at least contact us within Cadence who can give you advice.

    Your specific problem may be in the location of your CDB and OA libraries. Each needs its own cds.lib file, make a new directory and start IC6.1 in that directory. Reference the CDB version of the cds.lib file, it should be complete. The converter will make a cds.lib and lib.defs file in your current directory. Don't mix the CDB and OA libraries, the directories for these libraries must be different.  Translate your technology library first then from the bottom up. In the GUI form, there is an order button which calculates the translation order. Use the -report argument (selected from the form) to get more feedback. Check the log files after translation as this will give you a clue as to what is going on and what problems you may have. It should also give you solutions.

    Again, contact your local AE to get support.

     Ted

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  •  First, go to Source Link/Design Topics/Custom IC DesignIC6.1 Adoption/Introduction to IC6.1 Adoption and that will lead you to the adoption website which goes into detail on translating your databases and all else necessary to use IC6.1. Talk with your local AE who should be able to help you get started or at least contact us within Cadence who can give you advice.

    Your specific problem may be in the location of your CDB and OA libraries. Each needs its own cds.lib file, make a new directory and start IC6.1 in that directory. Reference the CDB version of the cds.lib file, it should be complete. The converter will make a cds.lib and lib.defs file in your current directory. Don't mix the CDB and OA libraries, the directories for these libraries must be different.  Translate your technology library first then from the bottom up. In the GUI form, there is an order button which calculates the translation order. Use the -report argument (selected from the form) to get more feedback. Check the log files after translation as this will give you a clue as to what is going on and what problems you may have. It should also give you solutions.

    Again, contact your local AE to get support.

     Ted

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