An object oriented approach to CAD tool control within a design framework

ABSTRACT

As VLSI design frameworks evolve, a distributed control mechanism for CAD tools has become a central research issue. In this paper, we present an object oriented tool integration methodology that treats the tools as objects. This approach simplifies CAD tool control within a design framework making the framework more general, easier to use, and more capable of supporting a large population of CAD tools.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.6 COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING
      Subjects: Computer-aided design (CAD)

Additional Classification:
  B. Hardware
  B.1 CONTROL STRUCTURES AND MICROPROGRAMMING
      B.1.2 Control Structure Performance Analysis and Design Aids
          Subjects: Automatic synthesis**
  B.m MISCELLANEOUS
      Subjects: Design management

  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.5 COMPUTER SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

General Terms:
Design