Use this option to start Electra with this design loaded. Use the Load Electra Results once the design is completed.
The Electra interface is a licensed cost option that is available from your local sales office. The license provides you with a to link to the autorouter by exporting a file that Electra can read with the results getting read back into Pulsonix.
How To Install The License
Like any Pulsonix feature, to add or change product Licenses, use the License Manager application.
You will also be requested to provide the location of the Electra router executable program (.exe). This will enable Pulsonix to load this router program when you request it from the Electra link interface.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: None
Default Menu: Tools
Command: Electra
Locating this option
Available from: Tools menu > Link To Electra > Launch Electra option
Using The Dialog
Use this dialog to create the Electra format file ready for loading into the router.
Launch Router
Use the Launch Router button to write the Electra file and run the router afterwards. If you leave this unchecked, it will only write the Electra file.
Browse
Use Browse if you want to change the name or location of the saved Electra design file.
Running Electra
When you press OK, this will invoke Specctra with the current design loaded (if you have the Launch Router check box selected. You must have already defined where Electra resides (when requested). You can then use the Electra router program interactively to complete your routing of the design.
Saving the results
You should Save the design within Electra as a session file, then from Pulsonix, use Load Electra Results to get the routing back into the design.