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9. Others

1. I installed the PC version of System Designer, but it won't start up.



If you installed the software, check the following:
1. Is the hardware key connected?

2. Is the driver for the hardware key set up?

3. Is the TCP/IP protocol set up?

1. Is the hardware key connected?
= Connect it and restart System Designer.

2. If the driver for the hardware key is not set up
= Set up the driver. Refer to "Setting up the hardware key driver" in the Release Notes.

3. If the TCP/IP protocol is not set up
= Set up the protocol. Refer to "Setting up the TCP/IP protocol" in the Release Notes.
For details, refer to the "CR-5000 System Designer Getting Started."




2. When I tried to start up the PC-version of System Designer, only the [CR-5000 Output Window] icon was created and I could not start up the application.



Execute $ZLOCALROOT\zsys\bin\sweeper.exe.

If System Designer has terminated abnormally, temporary files remain intact and System Designer cannot be started up next time.
sweeper.exe erases these temporary files.




3. Is it possible to edit System Designer files using a note pad on a PC?



Among the files used by System Designer, you are not allowed to edit data files such as schematic sheets (xxx.sht). Parts of certain files, such as resource files, can be edited.
The resource files installed on a PC can be edited and saved using a memo pad because they are in DOS format.

When using a word pad to edit, do not convert the files into the word pad format as you edit and save.

For resource files, you can use DOS format files on a WS without any problems.

When the resource files written in DOS format are copied to a WS and you open the file using the vi editor, you will find that the new-line codes are represented by "^M." If it is necessary to convert the format for editing or other purposes, use the command shown below.

% dos2ux file name > newfile name




4. When copying System Designer's schematic data from a WS to a PC or vice versa using ftp, is there anything that requires special caution?



To copy schematic data using ftp, there are two modes available: ASCII mode and BINARY mode. When you copy schematic data, use BINARY mode.
If the data is copied in ASCII mode, erroneous data may result.
There are two ways to transfer data between a WS and a PC. One method uses the ftp command, and the other method uses Windows' Explorer to transfer directories and files.




5. I want to assign a series of commands to keys.


Commands can be assigned to function keys [F1] through [F12].

Referring to the macro edit function ([Utilities] - [Macro File]) and System Designer's help information "Command Reference," save the series of commands you want in a macro file ($ZDSROOT/info/Fx.mac).

The following shows the relationship between macro files and function key settings.

Function key 1 (F1) $ZDSROOT/info/F1.mac
Function key 2 (F2) $ZDSROOT/info/F2.mac

:

:

Function key 11(F11) $ZDSROOT/info/F11.mac
Function key 12 (F12) $ZDSROOT/info/F12.mac

Assigning the command shown below to function key [F1]
Select a pin whose pin number = 1.

$ZDSROOT / info / F1.mac
( select focus:"cPin" pinNumber:"1" )



6. How can I copy the circuit directory (xxx.cir)?



Use the CR-5000 Design File Manager to copy the circuit directory (xxx.cir) ,not by copy command in OS.
If directories log and ext do not exist under the circuit directory (xxx.cir), the circuit directory may not be recognized as such and you will not be able to open files after copying the directory. For this reason, when copying the circuit directory, you also need to copy the directories log and ext existing under the circuit directory.

If you use [File] - [Copy] on the CR-5000 Design File Manager menu bar to copy the circuit directory, all directories and files required for schematic data are copied.

If you have been using resources in a Local operation, the resource path file is automatically edited to maintain the integrity of the schematic data.

Do not use the OS's copy commands to copy the circuit directory. These commands do not necessarily maintain the integrity of the schematic data.

The netlist file created under ext is not copied automatically. Reoutput the file if necessary.

CR-5000 System Designer Operation Guide -MASTER-
Chapter8. Clues for Successful Operations 8-4 "Using Schematic Sheets"




7. Can different sheets of the same circuit be edited from several computers without causing a problem?



Yes, you can edit different sheets unless they are part of the same schematic sheet. However, an error may occur if multiple schematic sheets are saved simultaneously.

Zuken recommends creating individual sheets in different circuit directories and then placing them together in one circuit directory. Do this by using Save As to copy the sheets in another name or Copy Buffer to copy the net names and references directly as is.

CR-5000 System Designer Operation Guide -MASTER-
Chapter8. Clues for Successful Operations 8-4 "Using Schematic Sheets"




8. I want to use the sample data to be installed.



Under System Designer Rev.6.0, the following data will be installed as the sample data:
Standard library
$CR5ROOT/data/SDopeguide/lib/
Sample symbol library
$CR5ROOT/data/SDsamplelib/symbLib
Sample parts library
$CR5ROOT/data/SDsamplelib/partsLib
Sample circuit
$CR5ROOT/data/SDsample1/digiCnv.cir
$CR5ROOT/data/SDsample2/sample2.cir
  • Standard library
    This library is created for each parts type and registered in $ZDSROOT/info/landata.rsc (master data resource file) which is set on installation of System Designer. You can reference this library to check the operations listed in the operation guide.
    You can reference and divert this data for operation of the library.

  • Sample library
    Look up this library if you want to reference the library to install System Designer or the LCDB.
    Copy this library for use because changes in shape or size may occur on upgrade.

  • Sample circuit
    Sample circuit comes in two types depending on the operation of resources.
    $CR5ROOT/data/SDsample1/digiCnv.cir
    This is the data for local operation.
    It can be referenced or operated without special steps taken such as setting of resource files.
    $CR5ROOT/data/SDsample2/sample2.cir
    This is the data for project operation.
    To look up this data, you need the setting for project operation of resources.
    Refer to $CS5ROOT/data/SDsample2/README.txt for example of setting.
    Installation of sample library/ circuit
    PC version
    Choose "Sample parts library" when installing from CD-ROM.
    WS version
    Choose "SAMPLE sample data" when installing from CD-ROM.
The resource file with necessary setting already in place is prepared in order to use the sample circuit of $CR5ROOT/data/SDsample2.
Place /zds and subsequent directories under the path set in $CR5_PROJECT_ROOT, edit and use them as necessary.

$CR5ROOT/data/SDsample2/zds/info/landata.rsc
$CR5ROOT/data/SDsample2/zds/info/lanenv.rsc
$CR5ROOT/data/SDsample2/zds/info/lanlcdb.rsc
$CR5ROOT/data/SDsample2/zds/info/pruledb.rsc
$CR5ROOT/data/SDsample2/zds/info/srchprts.rsc
$CR5ROOT/data/SDsample2/zds/etc/CompKind
$ZDSROOT/data/SDsample2/zds/etc/jpn/PropSpec

CR-5000 System Designer Environment Construction Guide
Before You Start 2 "Design Environment Sharing"




9. What should I do if the results of cross references are not reflected?


If cross reference output is executed from the data converter while the schematic sheet remains open, the execution results of cross references are not reflected in the schematic sheet. Close the schematic sheet without saving it and reopen it.
To execute cross reference output while leaving the schematic sheet open, perform the following:

Choose one sheet connector.

Choose "Yes" in [File]- [Connected Sheet]

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| Set parameter and click [OK].




10. Can two-byte and kanji characters be used without causing a problem?


Two-byte and kanji characters cannot be used as symbol data, schematic directory names, and LCDB names, as well as directory names.
For system-reserved properties, two-byte and kanji characters can only be used in comments.
For user-defined properties, two-byte and kanji characters can be used providing that the data type is text.
CR-5000 System Designer Getting Started
Appendix "List of Illegal Characters"



11. What kinds of file formats are available that can be input to or output from the System Designer?


The data written in the format below can be input to the System Designer.
EDIF

The data written in the formats below can be output from the System Designer.
EDIF
DXF
PostScript(PS)

Windows version only
Because data can be copied to the clip board, it can be pasted into memo pads, etc.



12. I want to set the current directory when I start the File Manager.


In Windows NT, 2000, 98 and ME, there are two ways to set the current directory depending on how to start the File Manager.

  • 1. By double-clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop.


    Right-click on the Shortcut icon to open the [Properties].
    Then from the [Shortcut] tab, access the [Start in] and type a desired current directory.

  • 2. By selecting the Windows Start button, then [Programs]-[CR5000 System Designer Rev.XX]-[Design File Manager].


    Start the Explorer.
    Right-ckick the appropriate file to open its [Property].

    • When using Windows NT:
      "\winnt\Profiles\All users\Start Menu\Programs\CR5000 System Designer Rev.xx\Design File Manager"

    • When using Windows 2000/XP Professional:
      "\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\CR-5000 System Designer Rev.xx\Design File Manager"

    Then from the [Shortcut] tab, access the [Start in] and type a desired current directory.

In UNIX, the directory used when starting CR5000 will be the current directory.



13. I want to set the current directory for each login user when they start the Design File Manager on WindowsNT.


Activate Windows Explorer,
and move the shortcut of "\\winnt\Profiles\All Users\Start menu\Program\CR5000 System Designer Rev.XX\Design File manager" to the folder in "\\winnt\\Profiles\\Login user name\\Desktop" and make the current directory in [Working directory] of [Property] opened from the shortcut.

With WindowsNT,
right-click on the start button of WindowsNT to directly open \winnt\Profiles\All Users\start menu from [Explorer - AllUsers].






14. I want to set the default path for each new Schematic rcpath file.


You can use the file "$ZDSROOT/info/jpn/newcir.rsc" to change the default path for the rcpath file.
To do this, open the file "newcir.rsc" in an editor like Word Pad and change the setting at "table*sec0" section.

table*sec0 {
( 1 "Master" LANDATA "$ZDSROOT/info" )......Replace the path with the one
( 1 "Master" LANENV "$ZDSROOT/info" )
you want to use.
( 1 "Master" PRULEDB "$ZDSROOT/info" )
( 1 "Master" GENEBLK "$ZDSROOT/info" )
}

You can set two or more reference resources.

Example)
table*sec0 {
( 1 "Master" LANDATA "$ZDSROOT/info" )
( 1"Master" LANENV "$ZDSROOT/info" )
( 1 "Master" PRULEDB "$ZDSROOT/info" )
( 1 "Master" GENEBLK "$ZDSROOT/info" )
( 2 "sub" LANDATA"$ZLOCALROOT/info" )
( 2 "sub" LANENV "$ZLOCALROOT/info" )
( 2 "sub" PRULEDB "$ZLOCALROOT/info" )
( 2 "sub" GENEBLK "$ZLOCALROOT/info" )
}




15. I want to copy a Schematic made by using System Designer to another tool (like Word Pad, etc.).


In the Schematic Editor, select [Edit]-[Copy to Clipboard] and make the selection of what you want to copy. You can paste the contents of the clipboard to Word or any other Windows application.
The only data that can be copied is graphic data. (Grids, zones, or marks can not be copied.)
The copied graphic image will be black against the background of white.

This command applies to the System Designer Windows version only.