Initialization Functions

Initialization functions let you initialize the simulation environment for your simulator and register your simulator.

These functions can be further organized according to their purposes as described below.

• Tools and Sessions: Functions that let you change the values of existing variables, such as the default values of model paths or simulator options.
• Functions that help you integrate a simulator. An integrator is responsible for making the changes necessary to include a circuit (You need to purchase the OASIS product in order to integrate a simulator.)
• Workflow for Adding Features to Simulators: Functions that let you add new features to existing simulators.
• Changing Banner Menus: Functions that let you change the menus for the Simulation window.

Cadence has integrated simulators into the analog design environment by using the direct simulation approach. With this approach, the netlist uses the syntax of the simulator you are using, without any processing to evaluate expressions. The passed parameters, design variables, functions, and other inputs are all resolved by the simulator. The netlist is a direct reflection of the design.