Command Dictionary Set Gate Level
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Set Gate Level
Tools Supported: DFTInsight, FastScan, and FlexTest
Scope: All modes
Usage
SET GAte Level Design | Primitive | Low_design
DFTInsight Menu Path:
Setup > Design Level > Design | Primitive
Description
Specifies the hierarchical level of gate reporting and displaying.
The Set Gate Level command specifies the hierarchical gate level at which the
tool operates. This includes the reporting and schematic display of gate
information. Once you set the gate level, the tool processes all subsequent
commands using the new gate level.
Whenever you issue a command which invalidates the flattened model, the tool
also invalidates the hierarchical gate display structure. This causes DFTInsight to
clear the schematic view area. You can rebuild the hierarchical gate structure by
creating a new flattened model. To do so either enter and exit the Setup mode or
use the Flatten Model command.
Arguments
•Design
A literal that specifies to display gate information at the design library
hierarchical gate level. These are the top level cells of the design library which
are instantiated in your design. This is the default upon invocation of the tool.
•Primitive
A literal that specifies to display gate information at the built-in primitive gate
level.
Note
In FlexTest you can only access DFTInsight from within the Setup
or DRC modes; in FastScan you can access DFTInsight from any
system mode.