Bartels AutoEngineer® - User Manual 3.2 Packager

Forward annotation with the Packager is always required after introducing net list changes with the Schematic Editor such as loading symbols to the schematic, changing the connectivity on the circuit, setting attribute values, etc.

3.2.1 Starting the Packager

It is recommended to start the Bartels AutoEngineer from in the directory where the design files should be generated, since this considerably simplifies job file access. If you intend to process the examples provided with this manual it is recommended to move to the BAE examples directory installed with the BAE software. The Packager can be called from the Bartels AutoEngineer main shell. Start the BAE shell by typing the following command to the operating system prompt:

> bae 

The AutoEngineer comes up with the Bartels logo and the following menu (the Setup function is only available under Windows/Motif; the IC-Design and Next Task menu items are available only with special software configurations such as BAE HighEnd or BAE IC Design):

Move the menu cursor to the Packager menu item and confirm this choice by pressing the left mouse button:

Packager

Now the Packager program module will load. If this fails to happen then check your BAE software installation (see the Bartels AutoEngineer® Installation Guide for details on how to perform a correct installation).

3.2.2 Packager Main Menu

The Packager user interface provides a menu area on the right side, consisting of the main menu on top and the currently active menu below that main menu. After entering the Packager the Settings function with its menu is active. The main menu is always available and provides the following functions:

The Settings function is used to set the parameters for the Packager process to be started with the Start function. The Main Menu, Schematic and Layout functions are used to switch to the BAE Main Menu, the Schematic Editor or the Layout system. Exit BAE ends the BAE session. For designs without existing layout, layout element creation for the net list created by the Packager is automatically suggested when switching to the Layout system.

3.2.3 Running the Packager

Before starting the Packager process through the Start function, the user must specify the parameters to be used for the Packager call using the functions from the Settings menu.

The following prompts are activated after calling the All Parameter function from the Settings menu:

Each of these parameters can also be set explicitely through the corresponding functions from the Settings menu.

The design file name is the name of the project file to be selected for packaging. The design file must be available with extension .ddb but this extension must not be included with the file name specification. If the user types an empty string (by pressing the return key ) to the design file name prompt, then the system will automatically use the file name of the previously processed element (i.e., the global project name).

The design library name is the name of the layout library file to be used for the PCB design. This file must also contain the logical library definitions required for packaging. The design library file must be available with extension .ddb but this extension must not be included with the file name specification. If the user types in an empty string (by pressing the return key ) to the design library name prompt, then the system will automatically refer to the default layout library file name defined with BAE setup (see also command LAYDEFLIBRARY of the bsetup utility program).

The layout element name is the name of the layout and/or the net list to be generated. The layout element name is freely selectable when packaging a certain design for the first time. If the user types in an empty string (by pressing the return key ) to the layout element name prompt, then the system uses the default layout element name defined with BAE setup (see also command LAYDEFELEMENT of the bsetup utility program).

After successfully processing all SCM sheets, the Packager generates a physical net list with the same name as specified for the layout board element. That layout board element can then be created, parts placed and traces routed. For user information purposes, the Packager also creates a free list file with file name extension .fre. The free list is an ASCII file containing an unconnected pins report and statistical information such as net pin counts.

The system issues the No errors occurred! message after successfully completing the packaging process, and the user can press any key to return to the BAE main menu. Errors during packaging usually result from wrong and/or missing logical library entries. In this case the logical library must be corrected before re-running the Packager (see the description of the loglib utility program for details on how to define logical library entries).

Backannotation Requests

Saving a layout with pin/gate swaps and/or net list part name changes creates a design-specific Backannotation request. The Packager checks for Backannotation requests and activates a verification to prevent the Packager from forward annotation without confirmation. Confirmation to run the Packager will discard any layout net list changes not yet backannotated.

Attribute Transfer

The Packager automatically transfers SCM symbol pin names to the $llname pin attribute. This allows for the display of logical pin names in the layout by defining $llname texts on padstack level.

$nettype pin attributes are automatically transferred to connected nets. The $nettype value mixed is assigned to nets with different $nettype attribute values.

The BAE HighEnd Packager automatically transfers $drcblk pin attributes to connected nets. The $drcblk attribute value addresses a BAE HighEnd design rule check parameter block to be assigned to the corresponding net.

ERC (Electrical Rule Check)

The Packager evaluates $pintype pin attribute settings to perform electrical rule checks (ERC). It is recommended to assign fixed ERC pin types through the logical symbol/part definitions. The following pin type attribute value settings are supported:

The ERC issues a warning message such as Net 'netname' has only inputs! if a net with one or more input pins has no (normal, bi-directional or power supply) output pin. A warning message such as Driver collision on net 'netname'! is issued if a normal output pin is connected to another output pin, a bi-directional pin or a power supply pin.

3.2.4 Example

This section describes how to run the Packager on the demo.ddb example project file which has been created in the previous chapter. I.e., you should change to the directory where the demo.ddb file resides.

Faulty Packager Pass

Start the BAE main menu, call the Packager as described in chapter 3.2.1, and use the following commands to run the Packager for transferring the logical net list in demo.ddb to a physical net list named board using library demolib.ddb:

Settings

All Parameters

Design File Name ?

demo

Design Library Name ?

demolib

Layout Element Name ?

board

Start

Errors will occur during packaging, and the following messages are displayed:

================
BARTELS PACKAGER
================
Design File Name ...........: 'demo'
Library File Name ..........: 'demolib'
Layout Element Name ........: 'board'
Active Schematic Sheet .....: 'sheet1'.
ERROR : Part 'cd4081' not in library!
Abort - Database not changed!

The Abort - Database not changed! message at the end of the Packager protocol indicates that packaging was not successful.

Under Windows, the text window for Packager messages is displayed with scrollbars to provide complete access to lengthy Packager protocols without having to view the bae.log log file (see below) through an external text editor.

Hit the return key to return to the Packager main menu, and use the following command to exit from BAE:

Exit BAE

You are now back on operating system level. The Packager report has been written to an ASCII file named bae.log in the current directory. You can examine this file with your editor (or send it to your printer) to interpret the Packager report. The Packager process stopped with the following error message:

ERROR : Part 'cd4081' not in library!

The error message above means that library demolib.ddb does not contain any logical library entry for SCM symbol cd4081. cd4081 is the new SCM symbol created in chapter 2.2.2. The system only knows that this symbol is repeatedly referenced on SCM sheet sheet1 of the demo.ddb project file, and that the logical pins of cd4081 are named A, B and Y. The SCM symbol cd4081 represents only one of the four gates of the complete CD4081 part. The Packager needs additional information such as the layout package associated with cd4081, logical to physical pin mapping, predefined power supply pins and pin/gate swap definitions.

SCM Sheet Packager Error Tracking

SCM sheets which can be singled out to have caused Packager errors are automatically loaded when switching from the menu-driven Packager versions to the Schematic Editor. In that case, the Schematic Editor also triggers a Zoom Window to the first SCM symbol which caused a Packager error.

Correcting and/or Completing the Logical Library

A loglib file must be edited to provide the missing information about the assignment of SCM symbol cd4081 to its corresponding layout package. The loglib utility program must then be applied to transfer the contents of that loglib file to the demolib.ddb library file to be used for packaging.

Use your editor to prepare an ASCII file named cd4081.def containing the loglib definition as shown in figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2: Part CD4081 Data Sheet with Loglib Definition

The following just explains the contents of the loglib definition in figure 3-2. See chapter 7.11 for a detailed description of the loglib input file syntax.

The loglib file always starts with the loglib keyword and ends with the end. keyword.

The part command is used to assign a layout package to the SCM symbol. The default keyword in the example indicates that this assignment is not imperative, i.e., it can be changed with an appropriate value assignment to the $plname attribute of the SCM symbol (e.g., for assigning an SMD instead of the standard DIL package).

The pin command defines the logical pins A, B and Y of the SCM symbol. Take care that this definition agrees with the pin definitions on the SCM symbol, or otherwise packaging will fail.

The xlat is used to allocate the gates of the physical part and to define the logical to physical pin mapping.

The swap command is used to define the rules for pin and gate swap. In the example above, the gates are mutually swapable, and the gate input pins are also swapable.

The net command is used to define power supply pins. In the example above, pin 7 is connected to signal Vss and pin 14 is connected to signal Vdd.

Translating the Loglib Definition

Use the following loglib call to translate the logical library definition from cd4081.def and store it to the demolib.ddb library file:

> loglib cd4081 demolib 

If the definitions in cd4081.def are correct, then the loglib utility program should issue the following messages:

===================================
BARTELS LOGICAL LIBRARY MAINTENANCE
===================================

Program run successfully done.

Now demolib.ddb contains all information required for successfully packaging the project file demo.ddb (see also the contents of loglib file demolib.def which has already been translated to demolib.ddb).

Logical Library Definition Query

The Schematic Editor Symbols menu provides a function named Show Symbol Logic for displaying logical library part definitions of selectable symbols of the currently loaded SCM sheet.

Show Symbol Logic, decodes and displays the internal logical library part definition stored with the loglib. The logical library definition display header provides information on whether the loglib definition was found in the current job file (Project) or in the default layout library (Library). The current job file is searched with higher priority. The default layout library file name is specified with the LAYDEFLIBRARY command of the bsetup utility program (see also chapter 7.2).

The Show Symbol Logic function issues an error message such as File not found! on errors accessing the default library. An error message such as Symbol logic data ('symbolname') not found! is issued if the requested logical library definition is neither available in the job file nor in the default library.

Successful Packager Pass

Restart the Packager through the BAE main menu and use the following commands to call the Packager for transferring the logical net list in demo.ddb to a physical net list named board using library demolib.ddb:

Settings

All Parameters

Design File Name ?

demo

Design Library Name ?

demolib

Layout Element Name ?

board

Start

The Packager will issue the following messages on the screen:

================
BARTELS PACKAGER
================

Design File Name ...........: 'demo'
Library File Name ..........: 'demolib'
Layout Element Name ........: 'board'
Active Schematic Sheet .....: 'sheet1'.
Active Schematic Sheet .....: 'sheet2'.
No error occurred!

The No error occurred! message means that the packaging has been successfully completed, and a (packed) physical net list named board was generated in the demo.ddb project file.

The Packager creates not only a physical net list, but also a logical net list with element name extension _log. In the example above a logical net list named board_log has been generated. The logical net list is not required by the system, but can be utilized for interfacing to certain foreign systems such as simulators (see also the userlist application example in chapter 3.4.3).

The Packager produces a free list named demo.fre for user information purposes only. You should examine the unconnected pins report and the net pin counts provided with this ASCII file (e.g., for checking on single pin signals).

The Packager annotates physical net list data such as part and pin names to the schematics. Check this by examining the SCM sheet elements after successfully running the Packager. Particularly you should have a close look at the four cd4081 gates on sheet1 of the example job file demo.ddb. All these gates have the same part name now (since they are all assigned to the same physical part), and the logical pin designators (A, B and Y, respectively) have been replaced by physical pin names (1, 2, 3, etc.).

Subsequent Tasks

After successfully completing the Packager process, the project is ready for layout, and you can enter the BAE Layout Editor to start with the PCB design. The name of the layout element to be created must match the name of the net list specified with the Packager run. I.e., the layout element name for the above-mentioned example project file demo.ddb should be board. Within the Layout system the library path should be set to library file demolib.ddb which has been used for packaging, and then the net list parts can be placed (e.g., by repeatedly applying the Place Next Part function from the Parts menu; see chapter 4.3.2 for details).

3.2.5 Messages

This section provides an alphabetically sorted list of all Packager error, warning and status messages. The ERROR : and WARNING : prefixes have been omitted since some messages are issued as errors or warnings depending on the Error Control parameter. The messages displayed on screen are logged into a file named bae.log and can be viewed after exiting the Packager.

The system automatically loads the sheet with the first erroneous SCM symbol and zooms to that symbol when switching immediately to the Schematic Editor after encountering error messages related to specific schematic symbols or their logical library definitions. The Symbols / Show Symbol Logic and/or Symbols / Edit Symbol Logic functions can be used to view and/or edit the logical library definition if the problem is caused by the logical library definition. These functions also take $rlname and/or $rlext attribute settings for alternative logical library definition name assignments into account.

The Packager copies the required logical library definitions from the selected layout library file to the project file. Local, project-specific logical library definitions have priority over external logical library definitions from the layout library in subsequent Packager runs. It is important to consider this behaviour when correcting logical library definitions. The Definition Update setting from Settings / Update Mode forces the Packager to restore and/or copy (corrected) logical library definitions from the layout library.

Any symbol pin changes such as the adding, deleting or renaming of pins require all of the affected SCM sheets to be reloaded and saved to update the logical netlists. Please note that although new and/or changed symbol pin names are displayed when re-loading a sheet, the SCM sheet has to be saved to update the logical netlist accordingly.

Abort - Database not changed!

The Packager encountered one or more errors which prevented it from creating a valid layout net list. Consequently, the Packager was aborted without writing a layout net list to the project file. If a layout net list with the selected element name already existed in the project file, then this net list is left unchanged and can be reused. Please examine the Packager transcript and/or log file for the exact error cause(s).

Active Block/Schematic Sheet: '[nnn]blockname' / 'blocksheetname'.

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Active Schematic Sheet .....: 'sheetname'.

The SCM sheet with the name sheetname is currently being processed. Subsequently listed error and warning messages relate to symbols on this sheet.

Alternate Library File Name : 'alternativelibraryname'

This message displays the file name of the alternative layout and logical library used by the Packager. The Packager fetches and copies required layout part macros and logical library definitions from the alternative library to the project file if these definitions are neither in the project file nor in the default layout library. Since the Packager copies required layout part symbols to the project file, these part macros are available for subsequent part placement operations in the Layout Editor. The Packager saves the alternative library file name parameter in the project file, thus eliminating the need for specifying the same parameter again in subsequent Packager runs.

Assignment for $gp 'layoutpartpinname' not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Attribut data for symbol 'symbolname' sheet 'sheetname' is missing!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Block instance of net name 'netname' too long!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Block instance of port name 'moduleportname' too long!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Block instance of symbol name 'symbolname' too long!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Cannot change library name for 'symbolname'. Missing default command in logical definition!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Cannot translate logical pin 'symbolpinname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Cannot translate symbol 'symbolname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Conflicting $netname net name assignments 'netname1'<>'netname2'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Connection list changed in layout 'layoutname'/'projectfilename'! Run Packager anyway?

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Database limit exceeded!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Database read/write error (filename)!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Database read/write error!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Database record 'elementname' not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Database record not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Database structure corrupt (filename)!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Database structure corrupt!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Definition assigned to symbol 'symbolname' has invalid class: ('symbolmacroclass'<>'definitionclass')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Design File Name ...........: 'projectfilename'

This message displays the currently processed project file name. The Packager converts the connections and symbols from the schematic sheets of the project file into a layout part and net list.

Destination layout 'layoutname' loaded by user 'username'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Error calling program module!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Error creating design database file 'filename'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Error creating design database file!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Error writing ASCII file! Error writing free list!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Error writing design database!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Errors in file structure (filename)!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Errors in file structure!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Fatal internal error errornumber!

The Packager aborted due to an unexpected error (e.g., a list element search failed immediately after the element was saved in the list). There is likely to be either a hardware problem or an unknown error occurred which is not (yet) handled by the Packager. Please submit the project file to your Bartels support department for debugging if the error occurs with a specific project and is not sporadic (i.e., if the error can be reproduced).

File 'filename' is not compatible with program version!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

File 'filename' is read only!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

File 'filename' not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

File 'filename' read access denied!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

File is not compatible with program version!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

File is read only!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

File not a database (filename)!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

File not a database!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

File not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

File read access denied!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Function not available for this format!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

General database error!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Ignored pins assigned to net 'n.c.'.

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Illegal (negative) DRC block number for net 'netname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Illegal (negative) net number for net 'netname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Illegal net number for pin 'symbolpinname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid call!

This error message is issued if the Packager (logpack.exe and/or logpack) is called directly from a DOS and/or UNIX/Linux shell. The Packager must be called from the BAE user interface to ensure that the required setup file and library path names are known and that the Packager can change (back) to the other BAE modules.

Invalid logical library name for symbol 'symbolname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid logical netlist format!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid logical part format : 'symbolname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid minimum distance for pin 'symbolpinname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid physical assignment for symbol 'symbolname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid physical library name for symbol 'symbolname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid power width for pin 'symbolpinname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid route priority for pin 'symbolpinname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid route width for pin 'symbolpinname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Invalid swap data for pin 'layoutpartpinname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Layout Element Name ........: 'layoutnetlistname'

This message displays the name of the layout netlist to be created by the Packager. The same element name should be specified when (subsequently) creating the layout for this net list.

Layout Part Macro 'layoutpartmacroname' not in library!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Library File Name ..........: 'libraryname'

This message displays the file name of the default layout and logical library used by the Packager. The Packager fetches and copies required layout part macros and logical library definitions from the default library to the project file if these definitions are not yet in the project file. Since the Packager copies required layout part symbols to the project file, these part macros are available for subsequent part placement operations in the Layout Editor. The Packager saves the library file name parameter in the project file, thus eliminating the need for specifying the same parameter again in subsequent Packager runs.

Logical Definition for 'definitionname' not in library!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Mainpart 'definitionname' subparts net internal deactivated!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Mainpart undeclared for definition 'definitionname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Missing Schematic Netlist

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Multiple DRC block numbers for net 'netname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Multiple colliding pin functions for pin 'layoutpartpinname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Multiple net numbers for net 'netname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Multiple placements for variant variant number ('symbolname')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Net 'netname' $nettype=mixed hence 'nettype1'<>'nettype2' of 'symbolname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Net 'netname' is connected to inputs only!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Net 'netname' multiple values 'attributename' ('value1'<>'value2' of 'symbolname')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Net assigned pin 'layoutpartpinname' not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Net assignment attribute 'attributename' invalid!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Net assignment attribute 'attributename' not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Net attribute missing for pin 'symbolpinname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Net name collision 'netname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Net name for 'layoutpartname'/'layoutpartpinname' too long!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Netlist 'netlistname' not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

No assignment for symbol pin 'symbolpinname' found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

No error occurred.

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

No schematic sheet with block name 'blockname' found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Not enough memory!

There was not enough main memory available for successfully processing the project data. It is highly unlikely that this error occurs with today's hardware configurations unless the computer's main memory is used to capacity by other processes.

Not yet implemented!

The selected menu function and/or option is not available. This is usually due to the use of an intermediate and/or preliminary BAE version which displays menu functions or options which are not yet implemented. Please be patient, the selected function/option will be fully implemented in one of the next BAE versions and/or builds.

Optimization End (n Parts deleted).

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Optimization Start (n Parts input).

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Output collision at net 'netname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Part 'layoutpartname' ('symbolname') overloaded (List:) Logical part : 'symbolname'

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Part 'layoutpartname' ('symbolname') selected definition or layout macro incompatible with:

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Part 'layoutpartname' alternate part list deactivated by $plname!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Part 'layoutpartname' contains unused gate (pin 'layoutpinname')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Part 'layoutpartname' different package assignments ('packagename1'<>'packagename2')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Part 'layoutpartname' different values for 'attributename'/variantnumber('value1'<>'value2')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Part 'layoutpartname' double defined!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Part 'layoutpartname' mainpart unused!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Part 'layoutpartname' multiple values for 'attributename' ('value1'<>'value2')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'layoutpartname/layoutpartpinname' diff. values for 'attributename'/variantnumber('value1'<>'value2')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'layoutpartname/layoutpartpinname' multiple values for 'attributename' ('value1'<>'value2')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'layoutpartpinname' invalid pin function 'pinfunctionspecification'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'layoutpartpinname' multiple section assignment!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'layoutpartpinname' not found for attribute 'attributename' assignment!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'layoutpartpinname' used more than once or differently!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'symbolbuspinname' bus name too long!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'symbolpinname' assignment not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'symbolpinname' connected differently!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Pin 'symbolpinname' not found for gate/group request!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Port pin 'layoutpartpinname' not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Questionable Multi Part 'layoutpartname' divergent $noplc Status :

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Questionable Part 'layoutpartname' Pin 'layoutpartpinname' ('pinfunctionname')

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Questionable Part : 'layoutpartname'

A problem occurred when processing the layout part with the name layoutpartname. Please examine subsequent error message for more detailed information.

Questionable Symbol : 'symbolname'

A problem occurred when processing the schematic symbol with the name symbolname. Please examine subsequent error message for more detailed information.

Questionable Variant Part : 'layoutpartname'

A problem occurred when processing the (variant) layout part with the name layoutpartname. Please examine subsequent error message for more detailed information.

Respectively no pin named 'layoutpartpinname' on part macro 'layoutpartmacroname'!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Single Sub Block 'blockname' multiple usage!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Swap defined pin 'layoutpartpinname' not found!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Symbol 'symbolname' 'attributename' not unique ('value1'<>'value2')!

The logical library definition of the symbol symbolname contains multiple newattr commands with different value assignments to the attributname attribute.

This problem can be fixed by removing the redundant/ambiguous newattr commands from the logical library definition of the symbol.

Symbol 'symbolname' Pin 'symbolpinname'

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Symbol 'symbolname' definition assignment not allowed!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Symbol 'symbolname' definitions inconsistent: (mainpart/subpart 'symbolmacroname'<>'alternativedefinitionname')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Symbol 'symbolname' double defined!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Symbol 'symbolname' not defined!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Symbol 'symbolname', ignoring $rlext 'definitionextension' (name too long)!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Symbol macro 'symbolmacroname' changed after sheet 'sheetname' was saved. Any pin change will be ignored!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Symbol pin 'symbolpinname' not found for attribute 'attributename' assignment!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Synthetic name for part 'symbolname' too long!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Test Point Mode ........... : modespecification

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Test Point Name Prefix .... : 'partnameprefix'

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Test Points Logical Library : 'definitionname'

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

The file names contain invalid characters!

Either the specified project file name or the specified library file name contains invalid (control) characters or ? and/or * characters, or the project file name (Settings / Design File Name) was not set.

Please set a project file name and/or use file names without special characters to avoid this problem.

The layout element name contains invalid characters!

The layout element (net list) name specified through Settings / Layout Element Name is either empty or contains invalid (control) characters or ? and/or * characters.

Please set a valid layout element without special characters to avoid this problem.

Variant part 'layoutpartname'/'symbolname': name conflict with $rpname (List:)

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Variant symbol 'symbolname': xlat with gates not allowed!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Variant variantnumber sub symbol 'symbolname': not placed!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Variant variantnumber sub symbol 'symbolname': placed!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

Virtual variant parts not allowed ('symbolname')!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

xlat pin 'layoutpartpinname' not found on layout part macro!

*** NOT YET DOCUMENTED ***

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