This document describes how to use SYNOPSYS tools installed on OIT machines.

We have the following tools currently installed:
1. Synopsys Synthesis Tools (linux/solaris)                              
2. HSpice (linux/solaris)                                                
3. AwanWaves (solaris only, linux not available)                         
4. VCS (linux/solaris)                                                   
5. Simulation-tools (linux/solaris)                                      
6. SOLD (linux/solaris) Documentation                                    
7. Primetime (linux/solaris)                                             
8. FPGA (linux/solaris)                                                  
9. FPGA-Compiler (linux/solaris)                                         
10. Designware (linux/solaris)                                           
11. Formality (linux/solaris)                                            
12. NanoSim (linux/solaris)                                              
13. PowerMill/TimeMill (solaris)                                         
14. PowerArc (solaris)
15. PathMill (linux/solaris)
16. PrimePower (linux/solaris)        
17. RailMill (linux/solaris)


USING SNOPSYS TOOLS:

To use these tools log into OIT machines (arizona is Solaris cluster, hats is linux cluster):

Add the following line to your .cshrc if you use csh

source /usr/licensed/synospys/cshrc

Add the followingl line to your .profile if you use bash

source /usr/licensed/synopsys/profile

All your paths should be set the next time you long on.


KNOWN PROBLEMS:

There are certain known problems. Some of them will not be fixed so you just have to work around
them. Please make sure you look at this list before sending me email.

1. I get a "Word too long error". Why?

You're using tcsh as shell. Switch to bash or csh. 

2. SOLD does not work on linux

Yes. Apparently OIT does not have acroread installed on linux machines.

3. DC_SHELL does not work on Solaris

Yes. It'll say "64 Bit not implemented". Use the linux version.

4. VCS does not work on Linux

Yes. OIT is running Red Hat 9 while Synopsys compiled the binaries using Red Hat 7.1/7.2. Use the 
solaris version.


GENERAL NOTE:

If the solaris version fails, try the linux version and vice versa (assuming availability). And report
the problem to me. I can't guarantee that everything will be fixed immediately due to time contraints.
Some problems are beyond my control so don't expect them to be fixed. You'll just have to work around
them.