PVS LVS with added external netlist

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to run LVS check using PVS. I'd like to include an external netlist and don't seem to do it correctly. 

The PVS version is : 

Cadence PVS version 22.2 ISR2

The schematic is a simple transmission gate, including 2 inverter cells.

I have the netlist of the inverter and would like to attach it for the LVS check.

Here is a schreenshot of the schematic:

In the PVS LVS Run Submission Form, in "Input" section, I select DFII option for the schematic. 

To attach the inverter netlist, I selecte "Use Existing Include File". Here is a screenshot:

The include file looks as follows (real path ommitted here):

.include_spice "…file_path/inverter.spi"

Results show that the inverters are note recognized.

Any support on this would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!