16 Introduction

The NetlistViewer tool displays the contents of the design as a schematic, making it easier to debug the design. Use this tool to view nets, ports, and instances and to trace signals. When used with PinEditor, ChipEditor, or Timer, NetlistViewer assists user to achieve area and timing goals by enabling the identification of critical paths.

User can start NetlistViewer only after the design has been compiled.

Note: NetlistViewer (non-MVN) supports only the SX, MX, 3200DX, ACT3, ACT2 and ACT1 families. If the user is designing for other newer families, use NetlistViewer in MultiView Navigator. For more information, see the MultiView Navigator User’s Guide.