Creating a Milkyway DB for the 45nm NangateOpenCellLibrary

[shr_ud]

Hello,

Has anyone created a Milkyway Reference Library for the 45nm Nangate Open Cell Library and successfully used it to synthesize in DC topographical mode. I am new to Milkyway. Have thus far been able to create a reference library following the Library Data Preparation guide for IC compiler User guide. However, when using this library for synthesis i get the error of the sort -> Error: There is no location specified for library pin AOI21_X1/B2. (PSYN-017) for all the cells.

During the library preparation I basically copied the lef file locations to both tech and cell lef boxes in the Cell Library->Library Preparation-> Prepare Physical Library-> LEF. And then proceeded through the checklist by doing nothing other than clicking OK on their respecitve forms.

I feel like I am missing something. I just need to get the topograghical mode going to get more accurate measurements for power gated design.

Thanks
Shrinidhi

 

[ThisIsNotSam]

I haven't done this in years, but wasn't there an "extract pins" step? This should help out based on the error you are getting.

 

[shr_ud]

If you are referring to the Extract BPV step then I did pass through it without setting anything.