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Chapter 1
Overview of ISE and Synthesis Tools
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“Overview of ISE”
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“Overview of Synthesis Tools”
Overview of ISE
ISE controls all aspects of the design flow. Through the Project Navigator interface, you can
access all of the various design entry and design implementation tools. You can also access
the files and documents associated with your project. Project Navigator maintains a flat
directory structure; therefore, you can maintain revision control through the use of
snapshots.
Project Navigator Interface
The Project Navigator Interface is divided into four main subwindows, as seen in
Figure 1-1. On the top left is the Sources in Project window which hierarchically displays
the elements included in the project. Beneath the Sources in Project window is the
Processes for Current Source window which displays available processes. The third
window at the bottom of the Project Navigator is the Console window which displays
status messages, errors, and warnings, and which is updated during all project actions.
The fourth window to the right is a multi-document Interface (MDI) window for viewing
ascii text files and HDL Bencher™ Waveforms. Each window may be resized, undocked
from Project Navigator or moved to a new location within the main Project Navigator
window. The default layout can always be restored by selecting ViewoRestore Default
Layout. These windows are discussed in more detail in the following sections.
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