Setting Up the MAX+PLUS II/Synplicity Working Environment

To use MAX+PLUS^® II software with Synplicity software, you must first install the MAX+PLUS II software, then establish an environment that facilitates entering and processing designs. The MAX+PLUS II/Synplicity interface is installed automatically when you install the MAX+PLUS II software on your computer. Ensure that you have correctly installed the MAX+PLUS II and Synplicity software versions described in the MAX+PLUS II/Synplicity Software Requirements.

You do not need to set any initialization or project variables before using Synplicity software with MAX+PLUS II software. Synplicity software features Direct Synthesis Technology that performs technology mapping directly to Altera^® device logic cells by inserting architecture-specific primitives to implement features such as logic cells, parallel expanders, carry chains, and cascade chains.

Related Links:

• Go to MAX+PLUS II Installation in the MAX+PLUS II Getting Started manual for more information on installation and details on the directories created during MAX+PLUS II installation.
• Go to MAX+PLUS II/Synplicity Interface File Organization in these MAX+PLUS II ACCESS^SM Key topics for information about the MAX+PLUS II/Synplicity directories that are created during MAX+PLUS II installation.
• Go to the following topics for additional information:
  • MAX+PLUS II Getting Started version 8.1 (5.4 MB)
  • This manual is also available in 4 parts:
    • Preface & Section 1: MAX+PLUS II Installation
    • Section 2: MAX+PLUS II - A Perspective
    • Section 3: MAX+PLUS II Tutorial
    • Appendices, Glossary & Index

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