Using Mentor Graphics Design Architect & MAX+PLUS II Software

The following topics describe how to use the Mentor Graphics Design Architect software with MAX+PLUS^® II software. Choose one of the following topics for information:

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Setting Up the MAX+PLUS II/Mentor Graphics/Exemplar Logic Working Environment

• Software Requirements
• Altera-Provided Logic & Symbol Libraries
• Local Work Area Directory Structure
• Mentor Graphics Project Directory Structure
• MAX+PLUS II Project Directory Structure
• MAX+PLUS II/Mentor Graphics/Exemplar Logic Interface File Organization

Design Entry

• Design Entry Flow
• Creating Design Architect Schematics for Use with MAX+PLUS II Software
  • Instantiating the clklock Megafunction in Design Architect Schematics
  • Instantiating LPM Functions in Design Architect Schematics
• Entering Resource Assignments
  • Assigning Pins, Logic Cells & Chips
  • Assigning Cliques
  • Assigning Logic Options
  • Modifying the Assignment & Configuration File with the setacf Utility
• Creating Hierarchical Projects with Design Architect Software
• Converting Design Architect Schematics into MAX+PLUS II-Compatible EDIF Netlist Files with the ENWrite Utility

Simulation

• Performing a Functional Simulation with DVE & QuickSim II Software
• Performing a Functional Simulation with QuickHDL Pro Software

Related Links:

• Go to the following MAX+PLUS II ACCESS^SM Key topics for related information.
  • Compiling Projects with MAX+PLUS II Software
  • Programming Altera Devices
• Go to the following topics for additional information:
  • MAX+PLUS II Development Software
  • Altera Programming Hardware
  • Mentor Graphics web site (http://www.mentor.com)