13.29.5.2 Run Place

Select this option to run the placer during Layout. If you have not run Layout before, Run Place is selected by default. If your design has already been placed but not routed, this check box is not selected. You can also select the following incremental placement options.

• Incrementally: Select to use previous placement data as the initial placement for the next placement run.
• Lock Existing Placement (fix): Select to use and lock previous placement data for the next incremental placement run.