Method and apparatus for associating selected circuit instances and for performing a group operation thereon
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1. A method for selectively associating a number of instances of a circuit design database, the method comprising the step of:
- a. associating the number of instances with a predefined instance grouping called a stack by associating a selected stack identifier with each of the number of instances, wherein the selected stack identifier is stored in the circuit design database, and identifies each of the number of instances as corresponding to the stack;
b. selecting selected ones of the instances that correspond to the stack; and
c. performing a selected group operation on selected ones of the instances that correspond to the stack.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for associating selected circuit instances, and for allowing a later group manipulation thereof. Prior to entering a database editor tool, selected instances may be associated with one another, and the association may be recorded in the circuit design database. The database editor tool may then read the circuit design database and identify the selected instances and the association therebetween. The associated instances may be called a group, or preferably a stack. The database editor tool may then perform a group operation on the instances associated with the stack.
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26 Claims
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1. A method for selectively associating a number of instances of a circuit design database, the method comprising the step of:
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a. associating the number of instances with a predefined instance grouping called a stack by associating a selected stack identifier with each of the number of instances, wherein the selected stack identifier is stored in the circuit design database, and identifies each of the number of instances as corresponding to the stack;
b. selecting selected ones of the instances that correspond to the stack; and
c. performing a selected group operation on selected ones of the instances that correspond to the stack. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A data processing system for selectively associating a number of instances of a circuit design database, comprising:
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a. an associating block for associating a number of instances with a predefined instance grouping called a stack by associating a selected stack identifier with each of the number of instances, wherein the selected stack identifier is stored in the circuit design database, and identifies each of the number of instances as corresponding to the stack;
b. a selecting block coupled for selecting selected ones of the instances that correspond to the stack; and
c. a performing block coupled to said selecting block for performing a selected group operation on selected ones of the instances that correspond to the stack. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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