15.3.2 Displaying Your Netlist

The NetlistViewer window displays your netlist in graphical format. When you open an IGLOO, Fusion, ProASIC3, ProASIC Plus, ProASIC, Axcelerator, SX-A, or eX design, and click NetlistViewer, it automatically starts MultiView Navigator and displays your design in the NetlistViewer window.

To view your netlist using NetlistViewer:
  • After NetlistViewer starts and displays your netlist in MultiView Navigator, you can view the optimized flattened netlist or the pre-optimized hierarchical netlist.
  • The optimized flattened netlist is a non-hierarchical view. Use the optimized flattened netlist when cross-probing with other tools, such as PinEditor or ChipPlanner.
  • The pre-optimized netlist is your original netlist, as passed to the Designer software. The hierarchical structure is useful for navigating. The pre-optimized netlist is the default.

To switch between views, from the Schematic menu, click Show Pre-optimized Netlist or Show Optimized Netlist.