Translators User Guide
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March 2019
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Contents
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Preface
Overview
Who Should Read This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide
How to Contact Technical Support
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Introduction
Software Overview
System Requirements
Related Documentation
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SPDLinks
Overview
Launch SPDLinks
File Formats
Translating Mentor BoardStation Files
File Selection
Net Selection
Settings
Start a Translation
Batch Mode Command
Translating CR5000/8000 Files
File Selection
Net Selection
Settings
Start a Translation
Batch Mode Command
Translating ODB++ Files
Export ODB++ Files
File Selection
Net Selection
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Settings
Start a Translation
Multiple-Step Translation
Batch Mode Command
Translating Cadvance Files
File Selection
Net Selection
Settings
Start a Translation
Batch Mode Command
Export a Netlist File in Cadvance Tool
Translating Cadence Files
File Selection
Net Selection
Settings
Start a Translation
Batch Mode Command
Reusing a Log File
Using a Log File with Batch Mode Command
Using a Log File with GUI Mode Command
Specifying Net Color in the Log File
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Pads2Spd Translator
Overview
Launch Pads2Spd Translator
Input an .asc File
Output Files
Setting Options
Set up Translation Options
Net Selection
Set up Stackup
Start a Translation
Batch Mode Command
Batch Mode Command Using Log File
GUI Mode Command Using Log File
Reusing a Log File
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Rif2Spd Translator
Overview
Launch Rif2Spd Translator
Input a .rif File
Output Files
Setting Options
Set up Translation Options
Net Selection
Start a Translation
Batch Mode Command
Batch Mode Command Using Log File
GUI Mode Command Using Log File
Reusing a Log File
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Dsn2Spd Translator
Overview
Launch Dsn2Spd Translator
Input a .dsn File
Output Files
Setting Options
Set up Translation Options
Net Selection
Set up Stackup
Start a Translation
Batch Mode Command
Batch Mode Command Using Log File
GUI Mode Command Using Log File
Reusing a Log File
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Ndd2Spd Translator
Overview
Launch Ndd2Spd Translator
Input an .ndd Files
Output Files
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