Using Templates

To use a template,

1. Choose File – New Config or press Control-n.
   The New Configuration form appears.
2. In the New Configuration form, click Use Template.
   The Use Template form appears.
3. Do one of the following:
   • If you want to use a pre-defined template, or a template that you have created and placed in the your_install_dir/share/cdssetup/hierEditor/templates directory, select the template from the Name listbox.
     Template options available, dependent upon what tools are installed, are: AMS, auCdl, auLvs, hSpiceD, spectre, spectreVerilog, systemVerilog, verilog, and vhdlInteg.
   • If you want to use a template that is not in the your_install_dir/share/cdssetup/hierEditor/templates directory,
     • Select <Other> from the Name listbox.
     • In the From File field, type the path to the template.
4. Click OK.
   The Use Template form closes. The New Configuration form is filled in with the library list, view list, stop list, and constraint list data from the template.
5. In the Top Cell section, specify a top cellview for the new configuration.
6. Click OK.
   The Hierarchy Editor displays the new configuration.

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