IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

add_buffer_on_route add_buffer_on_route Closest match IC Compiler II does not have -no_eco_route and -no_legalize
IC Compiler II has -max_distance_to_route, -detect_layer, -snap_to_sites, -respect_gas_station, -respect_voltage_areas,
-max_distance_for_incomplete_route
add_clock_drivers create_clock_drivers Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model with new options
All loads of input net are assigned to a single driver at the last level and supports clock gates as well
add_distributed_hosts set_host_options Closest match Not applicable
add_drc_error_detail create_drc_error_shapes Closest match
create_drc_error_data None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
add_end_cap create_boundary_cells Closest match Not required
add_multisource_drivers create_clock_drivers Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model with new options

add_open_drc_error_detail create_drc_error_shapes Closest match

create_drc_error_data None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
add_pg_pin_to_db n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
add_pg_pin_to_lib n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
add_port_state add_port_state 1-1 Mapping UPF command
add_power_state add_power_state 1-1 Mapping UPF command

add_pst_state add_pst_state 1-1 Mapping UPF command

add_row No equivalent command Not supported
add_tap_cell_array create_tap_cells Similar but not exactly same Supported options are different:
-master_cell_name is mapped to -lib_cell
-left_boundary_extra_tap true is mapped to -left_boundary_extra_tap
-no_tap_cell_under_layers is not supported
-plan_group is not supported
add_to_collection add_to_collection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
add_to_rp_group add_to_rp_group Closest match Same command name but different options:
-leaf is mapped to -cells
-hierarchy is mapped to -rp_group
-keepout is mapped to -blockage
-instance is not supported
-type is not supported; default type is hard blockage
-alignment is mapped to -override_alignment
-free_placement is not supported
adjust_fp_floorplan initialize_floorplan Similar but not exactly same Supported options are different:
-core_aspect_ratio is mapped to -core_side_ratio
-core_width is not supported
-core_height is not supported
-number_rows is not supported
-die_width is not supported
-die_height is not supported
-use_vertical_row is not supported
-no_double_back is not supported
-start_first_row is not supported
-flip_first_row is not supported
-left_io2core is not supported
-right_io2core is not supported
-bottom_io2core is not supported
-top_io2core is not supported
-min_pad_height is not supported
-maintain_placement is mapped to -keep_macro_placement, -keep_std_cell_placement, -keep_io_placement, and
-keep_block_placement
-remove_filler_io is not supported
-die_origin is not supported
-sm_utilization is not supported
-fc_periphery is not supported
-fc_in_core is not supported
adjust_fp_io_placement set_signal_io_constraints; Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead (set_signal_io_constraints, add_to_io_guide, add_to_io_ring)
add_to_io_guide; add_to_io_ring
adjust_premesh_connection No equivalent command Not required

after after 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

alias alias 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
align_fp_pins align_pins Similar but not exactly same Supported options are different:
-reference object is not supported
-direction pin_direction option is not supported
-fixed is not supported
-change_layer_width is not supported
-order_type order_type is not supported
-align_with_child_hm_pins is not supported
-propagate_single_pins is not supported
align_objects align_objects Similar but not exactly same -anchor object is supported
-parent is supported
-to value_point_rect is supported
[-side alignment_side] (align side: Values: left, right, top, bottom, hcenter, vcenter, l, r, t, b, hc, vc, ch, cv)
Changes are in align side (default is left): Values: left, right, hcenter, bottom, top, vcenter)
-offset real is supported
-resize is not supported
-keep_area is not supported
-ignore_fixed is not supported
collection is supported
all_active_scenarios get_scenarios Closest match get_scenarios -filter active==true
all_ao_cells get_cells Closest match get_cells -physical_context -filter (ref_block.always_on)
all_bounds_of_cell get_bounds -of_objects cells Similar but not exactly same No option mapping

all_cells_in_bound get_cells -of_objects bounds Similar but not exactly same No option mapping

all_clocks all_clocks Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode

all_connected all_connected 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

all_connectivity_fanin all_fanin Similar but not exactly same all_fanin has dependency on timing while all_connectivity_fanin is connectivity based

all_connectivity_fanout all_fanout Similar but not exactly same all_fanout has dependency on timing while all_connectivity_fanout is connectivity based

all_critical_cells No equivalent command Not planned

all_critical_pins No equivalent command Not planned
all_designs get_designs Similar but not exactly same No option mapping

all_dont_touch get_cells or get_nets -hierarchical Similar but not exactly same all_dont_touch -nets is mapped to get_nets
-filter dont_touch==true all_dont_touch -cells is mapped to get_cells
all_drc_violated_nets No equivalent command Not supported
all_fanin all_fanin Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -exclude

all_fanout all_fanout Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -step_into_hierarchy

all_fixed_placement get_cells or get_ports Closest match all_fixed_placement -cells is mapped to get_cells

-filter physical_status==fixed all_fixed_placement -ports is mapped to get_ports
all_high_fanout No equivalent command Not supported
all_ideal_nets get_nets -hierarchical Similar but not exactly same No option mapping
-filter is_ideal==true
all_inputs all_inputs 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
all_isolation_cells get_cells Closest match get_cells -physical_context -filter (is_isolation)
all_level_shifters get_cells Closest match get_cells -physical_context -filter (is_level_shifter)
all_macro_cells get_cells -physical_context Similar but not exactly same No option mapping
-filter design_type==macro
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

all_mtcmos_cells get_cells Closest match get_cells -physical_context -filter (is_power_switch)

all_objects_in_bounding_box get_objects_by_location Similar but not exactly same -cells is mapped to get_objects_by_location -classes cell
-nets is mapped to get_objects_by_location -classes net
-phys_cells and -flat are not supported
-coordinates is mapped to get_objects_by_location -within
objects argument is not supported; use -filter with the name attribute
all_outputs all_outputs 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
all_physical_only_cells get_cells -physical_context Similar but not exactly same -coordinates, -lib_cells, and -cell_name are not supported; use filter_collection with the appropriate attribute
-filter is_physical_only==true
all_physical_only_nets get_nets -hierarchical Similar but not exactly same No option mapping
-filter net_type==power ||
net_type==ground
all_physical_only_ports get_ports -physical_context Similar but not exactly same No option mapping
-filter port_type==power ||
port_type==ground
all_registers all_registers Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -async_pins

all_rp_groups get_rp_group_objects -hierarchical - Similar but not exactly same More options
rp_group
all_rp_hierarchicals get_rp_groups Similar but not exactly same Use –of_objects <rp_group> option

all_rp_inclusions get_rp_groups Similar but not exactly same Use –of_objects <rp_group> option

all_rp_instantiations No equivalent command

all_rp_references No equivalent command
all_scenarios all_scenarios 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
all_size_only_cells get_cells -hierarchical -filter Similar but not exactly same No option mapping
size_only==true
all_spare_cells get_cells -hierarchical -filter Similar but not exactly same No option mapping
is_spare_cell==true
all_threestate No equivalent command Not supported
all_tieoff_cells No equivalent command Not supported
allocate_fp_budgets compute_budget_constraints Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

analyze_design_violations analyze_design_violations 1-1 Mapping

analyze_fp_rail analyze_rail Similar but not exactly same Supported options are different:
-voltage_supply is not supported
-pad_masters is mapped to -pad_references
-read_pad_instance_file is mapped to -pad_references
-read_pad_master_file is mapped to -pad_references
-use_pins_as_pads is not supported
-top_level_only is not supported
-create_virtual_rails is not supported
-ignore_blockages is not supported
-ignore_conn_view_layers is not supported
-read_power_compiler_file is mapped to -read_power_file
-read_prime_power_file is mapped to -read_power_file
-read_default_power_file is mapped to -read_power_file
-output_directory_string is not supported
-analyze_power is not supported
analyze_library No equivalent command
analyze_logic_connectivity explore_logic_hierarchy Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

analyze_mv_design report_mv_path Similar but not exactly same Similar use case, but command usage is different (path-based instead of design-based)
-verbose is not applicable
-always_on is not applicable; always-on treatment is different
-from and -to are not applicable; path is automatically calculated from -pin or -net
analyze_rail No equivalent command Not applicable
analyze_subcircuit analyze_subcircuit Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model

append append 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

append_to_collection append_to_collection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
apply apply 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
apply_fast_pba_analysis No equivalent command
apropos apropos 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
archive_design write_lib_package Closest match The options do not match exactly due to the usage differences. The following options have similar usage:
-source is mapped to -library
-design is mapped to -blocks
-archive is mapped to output_file_name
-exclude_ref_lib is mapped to -exclude_ref_libs
Note: -library and -blocks are optional in IC Compiler II; if not specified, the current library or block is used
array array 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
assign_flip_chip_nets No equivalent command
associate_mv_cells associate_mv_cells 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
associate_supply_set associate_supply_set 1-1 Mapping
attributes? get_switching_activity No equivalent command
balance_inter_clock_delay balance_clock_groups Similar but not exactly same Does not have any options and these are not required

binary binary 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

break break 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
calculate_caa_based_yield2db n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
case case 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
catch catch 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
cd cd 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
chan chan 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
change_connection No equivalent command Not applicable
change_fp_soft_macro_to_black_box No equivalent command Automatically defined by the tool
change_link change_link Similar but not exactly same -view is not supported; use change_view in IC Compiler II
-freeze_silicon is mapped to the design.eco_freeze_silicon_mode application option
change_macro_view change_view Closest match -quiet option is not supported in IC Compiler II
The supported view names are different in IC Compiler and IC Compiler II
change_names change_names Similar but not exactly same New in K-2015.06-SP2
-names_file, -restore, and -skip_inactive_constraints are not supported yet
change_selection change_selection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
change_via_master set_via_def Similar but not exactly same New mapping in K-2015.06
-via_master is mapped to -via_def
via argument is mapped to -vias
change_working_design set_working_design Similar but not exactly same -readonly and -discard are not supported

change_working_design_stack set_working_design_stack Similar but not exactly same No option mapping

characterize No equivalent command

check_block_abstraction check_hier_design 1-1 Mapping IC Compiler II version is better; it works for both abstract and design view instances
Supported from K-2015.06-SP3

check_clock_tree check_clock_trees Similar but not exactly same Does not support -solution_template and -solution_for options

check_database No equivalent command Will be supported in a future release

check_design No equivalent command
check_error No equivalent command Not applicable
check_fp_budget_result report_budget Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

check_fp_pin_alignment check_pin_placement Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

check_fp_pin_assignment check_pin_placement Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

check_fp_rail analyze_rail Closest match -ring is not required; checks for all
-floating_segment is not required for checking floating segments; use verify_pg_nets
-power_switch_connection is not required; default check included in analyze_rail
check_fp_timing_environment No equivalent command Not required
check_freeze_silicon No equivalent command Not applicable
check_interface_optimization_setup No equivalent command Will be supported in a future release; transparent interface optimization functionality does not exist yet in IC Compiler II.
check_isolation_cells check_mv_design Closest match check_mv_design includes isolation checking among other checks
Options are covered by default check_mv_design behavior
check_legality check_legality 1-1 Mapping
check_level_shifters check_mv_design Closest match check_mv_design includes level shifter checking among other checks
Options are covered by default check_mv_design behavior
check_library report_lib Similar but not exactly same New feature in IC Compiler II and focus on physical properties

check_license check_license Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II accepts only one feature at a time, while IC Compiler accepts multiple features

check_mpc report_constraints Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

check_mv_design check_mv_design Closest match Report formatting and some checks are different
-verbose is not supported
-output is not supported
-max_messages is the same
The other options are covered by the default check_mv_design
check_noise To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
check_physical_constraints No equivalent command Not supported
check_physical_design check_design Closest match Different usage model and most options are different
check_primetime_IC check_consistency_settings Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II command provides better alignment with PrimeTime
Compiler_consistency_settings
check_rail analyze_rail Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

check_reserved_placement_area report_placement* Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

check_route n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

check_routeability n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
check_rp_groups report_rp_groups Similar but not exactly same

check_scan_chain check_scan_chain 1-1 Mapping

check_scenarios No equivalent command
check_signoff_correlation No equivalent command Not applicable
check_timing check_timing Similar but not exactly same More functionality in IC Compiler II

check_tlu_plus_files No equivalent command Not applicable

check_zrt_routability check_routability 1-1 Mapping New options added in IC Compiler II:
-check_shield checks routing shapes related to the shielding flow
ems: report the check results to the new message browser window
clock_opt clock_opt Closest match IC Compiler II clock_opt has three stages using -from and -to control.

Most IC Compiler clock_opt options are mapped to application options or new stage control in IC Compiler II. For example,
-no_clock_route is mapped to skipping the second stage (route_clock) with -from and -to control
-inter_clock_balance (perform interclock delay balancing) is mapped to calling balance_clock_groups after clock tree synthesis and
optimization within the clock_opt core command
-concurrent_clock_and_data is mapped to the clock_opt.flow.enable_ccd application option with a setting of true
-update_clock_latency is not required; the clock_opt command automatically updates the clock latency after clock routing
-only_psyn is mapped to clock_opt -from final_opto
-only_cts (perform only clock tree synthesis, clock tree optimization, and clock routing) is mapped to clock_opt -from build_clock -to
route_clock
-optimize_dft is on-by-default
clock_opt_feasibility No equivalent command
close close 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
close_distributed_route n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
close_mw_cel close_blocks Similar but not exactly same -hierarchy is not supported
-all_views is not supported
-all_versions is not applicable
The other options are the same
close_mw_lib close_lib Similar but not exactly same -save is mapped to -save_designs

collection_to_list No equivalent command Not applicable

commit_fp_group_block_ring commit_block Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

commit_fp_plan_groups commit_block Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

commit_fp_rail No equivalent command Not required

commit_skew_group No equivalent command Not required

compare_collections compare_collections 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

compare_delay_calculation No equivalent command
compare_lib n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
compare_rc No equivalent command Not applicable
compile_clock_tree synthesize_clock_trees Closest match Runs both clock tree synthesis and clock tree optimization
Does not support -config_file_read, -config_file_write, -high_fanout_net, -sync_phase, and -insert_self_gating
-operating_condition is not supported and not not required
compile_fp_clock_plan synthesize_clock_trunks Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model

compile_power_plan compile_pg Similar but not exactly same -strategy is mapped to -strategies
-undo has no change
-verbose is not supported
-write_default_template is not supported
-ignore_design_rules is mapped to -ignore_drc
-ring is not supported
compile_premesh_tree No equivalent command Not yet supported

compress_scenarios No equivalent command Not required

compute_polygons compute_polygons Similar but not exactly same -boolean is mapped to -operation
poly_list1 and poly_list2 arguments are mapped to -objects1 and -objects2; note they accept different types of objects
concat concat 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
connect_logic_net connect_logic_net Closest match IC Compiler does not do anything when you run this command
connect_net connect_net 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
connect_pin connect_pins Similar but not exactly same -from is mapped to -driver
-to is mapped to proportional option loads
-port_name is not supported
-verbose is not supported
connect_power_switch connect_power_switch Closest match -auto and -pattern_list are not yet supported
-verbose is not supported
-auto is not needed
-pattern_list is not supported
connect_spare_diode No equivalent command Not applicable
connect_supply_net connect_supply_net 1-1 Mapping UPF command
-vct option is not yet supported
connect_tie_cells No equivalent command Not required
continue continue 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
convert_from_polygon create_poly_rect and Closest match Different usage model, so options cannot be mapped directly
convert_to_polygon create_geo_mask
convert_mw_lib No equivalent command Not applicable
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

convert_wire_to_pin create_terminal Closest match Have to use create_terminal to manually create a terminal to match the wire shape
copy_collection copy_collection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
copy_floorplan No equivalent command Not supported
copy_mim No equivalent command Not needed, automatic detection of multiply instantiated blocks
Use get_mib_objects for query
copy_mw_cel copy_block Similar but not exactly same -from and -from_library are mapped to -from_block lib:block format
-to and -to_library are mapped to -to_block lib:block format
-hierarchy and -check_only are not supported
-overwrite is similar to -force but not exactly the same
copy_mw_lib copy_lib Similar but not exactly same -from is mapped to -from_lib
-to is mapped to -to_lib
copy_objects copy_objects Similar but not exactly same -delta and -to are mapped to -delta
-use_same_net is mapped to -net net
-x_pitch_type and -y_pitch_type are new
count_drc_violations No equivalent command Not applicable
cputime cputime 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
create_auto_shield n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
create_base_array No equivalent command Not supported
create_block_abstraction create_abstract 1-1 Mapping Option mapping:
o In general, IC Compiler II has more flexibility in terms of options
o -include is not supported (In IC Compiler, customers were mostly using this option to retain objects that are referenced in the top-level SDC.
Because IC Compiler II retains objects with constraints during create_abstract, the impact of the lack of support for this option is minimized).

create_boundary set_attribute current_block boundary Closest match boundary is an attribute of the block object

create_bounds create_bound Similar but not exactly same -coordinate is mapped to -boundary
-diamond is not supported in K-2015.06
-cycle_color and -color are not supported
create_buffer_tree create_buffer_trees Similar but not exactly same

create_cell create_cell Similar but not exactly same -view is not supported
-freeze_silicon is mapped to the design.eco_freeze_silicon_mode application option
-hierarchical; use create_module to create a module, and then use create_cell
create_clock create_clock 1-1 Mapping
create_clock_mesh create_clock_straps Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model supports wide range of custom clock mesh and strap creation

create_command_group create_command_group 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

create_connview No equivalent command Not required
create_die_area set_attribute current_block boundary Closest match die_area is mapped to the boundary of the block
{{x1 y1} {x1 y2} … {xn yn} … {x1 y1}}

create_differential_group route_rdl_differential Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

create_drc_error create_drc_error Similar but not exactly same -error_view is mapped to -error_data
-type is mapped to -error_type
-info is mapped to -information
-rectangles and -polygons polygons are mapped to -polygons and -polylines
-net is not supported
-required is mapped to -required_spacing
-actual is mapped to -actual_spacing
-route_types is not supported
create_drc_error_type create_drc_error_type Similar but not exactly same -error_view is mapped to -error_data
-class is mapped to -error_class
-info is mapped to -brief_info and verbose_info
-status is mapped to -severity
-level is not supported
create_edit_group create_edit_group Similar but not exactly same object_list argument is not supported; use add_to_edit_group to add object

create_floorplan initialize_floorplan Similar but not exactly same -control_type is not supported
-core_utilization is mapped to -row_core_ratio
-core_width is mapped to -core_offset
-core_height is mapped to -core_side_length
-use_vertical_row is not supported
-no_double_back is not supported
-start_first_row is not supported
-flip_first_row is the same
-left_io2core is not supported
-right_io2core is not supported
-bottom_io2core is not supported
-top_io2core is not supported
-keep_macro_place is mapped to -keep_macro_placement
-keep_std_cell_place is mapped to keep_std_cell_placement
-min_pad_height is not supported
-pad_limit is mapped to -honor_pad_limit
-keep_io_place is mapped to -keep_io_placement
create_fp_block_shielding create_keepout_margin Closest match -inside_boundary is mapped to -inner
-outside_boundary is mapped to -outer
-side_list is not supported
-metal_layers is mapped to -layers
-shielding_width is mapped to -min_padding_per_macro and -max_padding_per_macro
-width_in_microns is not supported
-tie_to_net is not supported
-block_level is not supported
object_list is mapped to block_cell_list
create_fp_blockages_for_child_hardmacro create_keepout_margin Closest match "collection of soft macros" is mapped to block_cell_list

create_fp_group_block_ring create_pg_ring_pattern Similar but not exactly same -nets has no change
-output_directory is not supported
-horizontal_ring_layer is mapped to -horizontal_layer
-horizontal_ring_width is mapped to -horizontal_width
-horizontal_ring_offset is not supported
-horizontal_ring_spacing is mapped to -horizontal_spacing
-vertical_ring_layer is mapped to -vertical_layer
-vertical_ring_width is mapped to -vertical_width
-vertical_ring_offset is not supported
-vertical_ring_spacing is mapped to -vertical_spacing
-horizontal_strap_layer is mapped to -horizontal_spacing
-horizontal_strap_width is mapped to -horizontal_width
-vertical_strap_layer is mapped to -vertical_layer
-vertical_strap_width is mapped to -vertical_width
-skip_strap is not supported
create_fp_pins create_pin Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

create_fp_placement create_placement -floorplan Similar but not exactly same -effort has no change
-max_fanout is not supported
-no_hierarchy_gravity is not supported
-no_legalize is not supported
-incremental string is mapped to -incremental
-congestion_driven is mapped to -congestion
-timing_driven has no change
-num_cpus is not supported
-plan_groups is not supported
-voltage_areas is not supported
-optimize_pins is not supported
-consider_scan is not supported
-write_placement_blockages is not supported
-exploration is not supported
create_fp_plan_group_padding No equivalent command Not required
create_fp_virtual_pad set_virtual_pad Similar but not exactly same -nets has no change
-layer has no change
-point is mapped to -coordinate
-load_file is not supported
-save_file is not supported
create_freeze_silicon_leq_change_list No equivalent command Not applicable
create_generated_clock create_generated_clock Similar but not exactly same -preinvert is not yet supported

create_lib_track set_attribute [get_layers xx] Closest match No unit tile block object in IC Compiler II; you define the track offset and routing direction on the layers
track_offset | routing_direction
create_logic_net create_logic_net Closest match IC Compiler does not do anything when you run this command
create_logic_port create_logic_port Closest match IC Compiler does not do anything when you run this command
create_macro_fram create_frame Similar but not exactly same Consolidation in IC Compiler II to remove legacy Milkyway blockages
Supported options are different:
-library_name is not supported
-cell_name is not supported
-routing_blockage_output_layer is not supported
-treat_all_blockage_as_thin_wire is not supported
-treat_metal_blockage_as_thin is not supported
-feedthrough_layers is not supported
-extract_via_on_layer is not supported
-extract_via_within_pin_area_only is not supported
-preserve_all_metal_blockage is mapped to -preserve_metal_blockage
-extract_blockage_by_block_core_with_margin is mapped to -block_core_margin
-extract_blockage_by_merge_with_threshold is mapped to -merge_metal_blockage
-identify_macro_pin_by_pin_text and -*_pin_text_layers are mapped to the file.gds.text_layer_map application option (this application option is
not necessary in icc2_shell)
-extract_pin_connectivity_through is mapped to read_gds -trace_option trace_connectivity in icc2_lm_shell (not used in icc2_shell)
-pin_must_connect_area_layer_number is mapped to -pin_must_connect_area_layers
-auto_pin_must_connect_area_threshold is mapped to -pin_must_connect_area_thresholds

create_mask_constraint_route_guides No equivalent command Not applicable

create_mw_cel create_block Similar but not exactly same -view is not supported; specify the view name with the block name by using the following format: block_name.view_name

create_mw_lib create_lib Similar but not exactly same -bus_naming_style is not applicable
-mw_reference_library is mapped to -ref_libs
-reference_control_file is not applicable
-open is the default behavior in IC Compiler II
The other options are the same
create_net create_net 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
create_net_search_pattern No equivalent command No net pattern support in IC Compiler II
create_net_shape create_shape -net Similar but not exactly same -type is mapped to -shape_type; wire is not supported, use path instead
-origin and -length are not supported
-bbox and -boundary are mapped to -boundary
-points is mapped to -path
-width has no change
-path_type is mapped to -start_endcap, -end_endcap and -start_extension, -end_extension
-layer and -net have no change
-vertical is not needed
-route_type is mapped to -shape_use
-datatype is not supported; specify the data type with the layer using the following format: -layer layer:datatype
-mask_constraints is not supported; use set_attribute with the mask_constraint attribute
-avoid_short_segment is not supported
create_on_demand_netlist No equivalent command Not required, automatically created by the tool
create_open_drc_error create_drc_error Similar but not exactly same See create_drc_error comments

create_open_locator_drc_error create_drc_error Similar but not exactly same See create_drc_error comments

create_operating_conditions No equivalent command Automatically defined by the tool

create_pad_rings compile_pg Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

create_partition explore_logic_hierarchy Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead (explore_logic_hierarchy)
create_pg_network No equivalent command Not applicable
create_physical_bus No equivalent command Not supported
create_physical_buses_from_patterns No equivalent command Not supported
create_pin_guide create_pin_guide Similar but not exactly same -bbox and -boundary are consolidated into -boundary in IC Compiler II

create_placement create_placement 1-1 Mapping

create_placement_blockage create_placement_blockage Similar but not exactly same -bbox is mapped to the create_placement_blockage option
create_pin_blockage -no_pin and -blocked_layers are mapped to create_pin_blockage
-no_register, -buffer_only, -category, -no_rp_group, -no_hard_macro are mapped to the corresponding values of the create_placement blockage -
type option
Other options: named same on create_placement_blockage
create_plan_groups No equivalent command Not applicable
create_port create_port 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
create_power_domain create_power_domain 1-1 Mapping UPF command
create_power_plan_regions create_pg_region Similar but not exactly same -core option has no change
-group_of_macros option has no change
-polygon option has no change
-voltage_area option has no change
-exclude_macros option has no change
-expand option has no change
-jog_threshold not supported
-macro_offset option has no change
-macro_offset_file not supported
-notch_threshold not supported
-remove_jog_method is mapped to -remove_jog
-remove_notch_type is mapped to -remove_notch
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

create_power_straps create_pg_strap Similar but not exactly same -nets is mapped to -net
-undo not supported
-direction option has no change
-start_at not supported
-layer option has no change
-width option has no change
-configure not supported
-num_groups not supported
-step not supported
-stop not supported
-pitch_within_group not supported
-start_low_ends not supported
-start_low_ends_coordinate is mapped to -low_end
-start_high_ends not supported
-start_high_ends_coordinate is mapped to -high_end
-extend_low_ends is mapped to -extend_low
-extend_high_ends is mapped to -extend_high
-num_placement_strap not supported
-increment_x_or_y distance not supported
-special_via_rule -special_via_x_offset -special_via_y_offset
-offset_both_sides_for_special_via-special_via_x_size
-special_via_y_size -special_via_x_step-special_via_y_step not supported
-advanced_via_rules is mapped to -via_rule but the usage is different
-special_rules rule_name not supported
-look_inside_std_cells not supported
-std_cells collection_of_cells not supported
-keep_floating_wire_pieces not supported
-ignore_cell_boundary not supported
create_power_switch create_power_switch 1-1 Mapping UPF command
create_power_switch_array create_power_switch_array Closest match option names and functionality have changed
-lib_cell : Same
-bounding_box : -boundary
-relative_to_voltage_area is not supported
-design : IC Compiler II done by voltage area, -voltage_area switch
-x_increment, -y_increment : Use -x_pitch, -y_pitch,
-start_row, -start_column is not supported
-orientation : -orient
-voltage_area : -voltage_area
-respect is not supported (respects hard blockages, macros, and fixed standard cells by default)
-prefix : -prefix
-place_pattern : -pattern
-offset_to_voltage_area : -x_offset, -y_offset
-individual staggered: -checkerboard even|odd
create_power_switch_ring create_power_switch_ring Closest match -switch_lib_cell: -lib_cell or -power_switch
-offset: -x_offset, -y_offset
-x_increment: -x_pitch
-y_increment: -y_pitch
-respect is not supported (respect hard_blockage/macro/fixed std cell by default)
-check_overlap is not supported
-density is not supported
-area_object: use -voltage_area, -voltage_area_shape, or -boundary with macro boundary info
-polygon: -boundary
-outer/inner_corner_lib_cell: -outer/inner_corner_cell
-start_point: -start_point
-end_point: -end_point
-no_gap is not supported
-prefix: -prefix
-place_pattern: -pattern( a ring placement type pattern)
-continue_pattern: -continue_pattern
-same_orientation is not supported
-filler_lib_cell: -filler_cells
-vertical_switch_lib_cell is not supported
-vertical_filler_lib_cell is not supported

create_preroute_vias create_pg_vias Similar but not exactly same -advanced_via_rules is not supported
-buses is not supported
-connect_to_targets_on_all_layers_in_between is not supported
-do_not_merge_targets is not supported
-from_layer is mapped to -from_layers
-from_object_bus | -from_object_macro_io_pin | -from_object_macro_io_pin_connection | -from_object_ring | -from_object_std_pin | -
from_object_std_pin_connection | -from_object_strap | -from_object_user is mapped to -from_types followed by keywords
-ignore_parallel_targets is mapped to an opposite option -allow_parallel_objects
-mark_as option has no change
-nets option has no change
-object_shapes is not supported
-offset_both_sides_for_special_via is not supported
-optimize_via_locations is not supported
-special_via_rule is not supported
-special_via_x_offset | -special_via_x_size -special_via_x_step | -special_via_y_offset | -special_via_y_size | -special_via_y_step are not supported
-tag tag_name is not supported
-to_layer is mapped to -to layers
-to_object_bus | -to_object_macro_io_pin | -to_object_macro_io_pin_connection | -to_object_ring | -to_object_std_pin | -
to_object_std_pin_connection | -to_object_strap | -to_object_user are mapped to -to_types followed by keywords
-undo is not supported
-within is mapped to -within_bbox
-x_coordinate_start, -x_pitch, -x_step, -x_step_start, -y_coordinate_start, -y_pitch, -y_step, and -y_step_start are not supported
-within_voltage_areas is not supported
-exclude_voltage_areas is not supported
-merge_within_range is not supported

create_pst create_pst 1-1 Mapping UPF command

create_qor_snapshot No equivalent command Not applicable

create_qtm_constraint_arc No equivalent command Not required

create_qtm_delay_arc No equivalent command Not required
create_qtm_drive_type No equivalent command Not required
create_qtm_generated_clock No equivalent command Not required
create_qtm_load_type No equivalent command Not required
create_qtm_model No equivalent command Not required
create_qtm_path_type No equivalent command Not required
create_qtm_port No equivalent command Not required
create_rail_setup No equivalent command Not required
create_rdl_power_extension create_rdl_power_extension 1-1 Mapping
create_rdl_shield create_rdl_shields 1-1 Mapping
create_rectangular_rings create_pg_ring_pattern; Similar but not exactly same Improved usage
set_pg_strategy; compile_pg
create_rectilinear_rings create_pg_ring_pattern; Similar but not exactly same Improved usage
set_pg_strategy; compile_pg
create_register_bank create_multibit 1-1 Mapping Name change
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

create_route_guide create_routing_guide Similar but not exactly same -coordinate is mapped to -boundary
-no_preroute_layers and -no_signal_layers are mapped to create_routing_blockage -net_types
-zero_min_spacing is mapped to create_routing_blockage -zero_spacing
-preferred_direction_only_layers is mapped to -preferred_direction_only -layers
-repair_as_single_sbox is not supported
-track_utilization_layers is mapped to -layers
-switch_preferred_direction_layers is mapped to -switch_preferred_direction -layers
-single_layer_routing is mapped to -river_routing -layers
-max_number_of_pattern is mapped to -max_patterns
others: named same
create_routing_blockage create_routing_blockage Similar but not exactly same -bbox is mapped to -boundary

create_routing_corridor create_routing_corridor Similar but not exactly same refer to man create_routing_corridor

create_routing_corridor create_routing_corridor Similar but not exactly same -rectangles is mapped to -boundary
-nets is mapped to -object
create_rp_group create_rp_group Closest match same command but different option
“Name was given without option” is mapped to -name
-design is dropped
The other options have to be set using set_rp_group_options

create_scenario create_scenario Similar but not exactly same In IC Compiler, it creates a scenario. In IC Compiler II, it creates a scenario and specifies mode and corner associated with the scenario. The basic
function is similar.
create_short_drc_error create_drc_error Similar but not exactly same see create_drc_error comments

create_signoff_setup No equivalent command Not applicable

create_site_row create_site_row Similar but not exactly same supported options are different:
-coordinate is mapped to -origin
-kind is mapped to -site
-orient is mapped to -site_orientation
-dir is mapped to -orientation
-count is mapped to -site_count
-space is mapped to -x_margin
Note: the value of options could be different, check the man page for details.
create_spacing_drc_error create_drc_error Similar but not exactly same see create_drc_error comments

create_stack_via_on_pad_pin create_pg_vias Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
create_supply_net create_supply_net 1-1 Mapping UPF command
create_supply_port create_supply_port 1-1 Mapping UPF command
create_supply_set create_supply_set 1-1 Mapping UPF command
create_terminal create_shape -port + create_terminal Closest match To create a terminal in IC Compiler II, you must create the shape for a port first, then use create_terminal on the shape.
-bbox and -boundary are mapped to -boundary of create_shape
-layer is mapped to -layer of create_shape
-port is mapped to -port of create_shape and create_terminal
-direction and -name: same name option on create_terminal
-mask_constraint is mapped to mask_constraint attribute of shape; you can use set_attribute to modify
create_text create_shape Similar but not exactly same -origin, -layer, and -height: named same
-orient is mapped to -orientation
-anchor is mapped to -justification
-datatype: can be specified with layer in the layer:purpose format
string is mapped to -text
create_track create_track Similar but not exactly same -bounding_box is mapped to -bbox
other options in IC Compiler are named same in IC Compiler II
create_user_shape create_shape Similar but not exactly same -type is mapped to -shape_type; wire is not supported. Use path.
-origin and -length are not supported
-bbox and -boundary are mapped to -boundary
-points is mapped to -path
-width: same named option
-path_type is mapped to -start_endcap/-end_endcap and -start_extension/-end_extension
-layer and -net: same named options
-vertical: not needed
-route_type is mapped to -shape_use
-datatype: no such option; can be specified together with layer by -layer layer:datatype
-mask_constraints: use set_attribute with mask_constraint attribute
-avoid_short_segment is not supported
create_via create_via Similar but not exactly same -at is mapped to -origin
-master is mapped to -via_def
-name, -auto, -allow_multiple are not supported
-no_net: not applicable
-route_type is mapped to -shape_use
-orient is mapped to -orientation
-type: not needed
-col and -row are mapped to -size {r c}
-x_pitch and -y_pitch are mapped to -pitch {horizontal vertical}
-lower, -upper, and -via_mask_constraint: use set_attribute
create_via_master create_via_def Similar but not exactly same supported options are different:
-name does not exist, specify via_def_name directly.
-cut_layer_name is mapped to -cut_layer, while -lower/upper_layer_name are not needed
-rectangles is mapped to -shapes
-cut_width + -cut_height is mapped to -cut_size {Horizontal Vertical}
-lower_layer_enc* become -lower_enclosure {H V}
-upper_layer_enc* become -upper_enclosure {H V}
-min_cut_spacing has no change
-quiet is not supported.
create_via_region create_via_region 1-1 Mapping Provide equivalent function but different option names
-port_name is mapped to –terminal
-via_region is mapped to -via_def
-rotate_90 is mapped to -rotate

create_voltage_area create_voltage_area Similar but not exactly same -coordinate and -polygons are mapped to -region
-power_domain is mapped to -power_domains
-guard_band_x and -guard_band_y are mapped to -guard_band
-color and -cycle_color are not supported
modules argument is mapped to -cells
Other options are named same
create_voltage_area_feedthroughs No equivalent command Not needed
create_wiring_keepouts No equivalent command Not required
create_zrt_shield create_shields 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
current_design current_design Closest match No option difference. In IC Compiler II, this command return the collection of current block
current_design_name get_attribute current_design name Similar but not exactly same Not applicable

current_instance current_instance 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

current_mw_cel current_block Similar but not exactly same The format of the design name can be different:
IC Compiler: designName.viewName;version
IC Compiler II: [libName:]designName[/labelName][.viewName]
current_mw_lib current_lib Similar but not exactly same in IC Compiler, current_mw_lib can only query the current library
In IC Compiler II, current_lib can query or set the current working library
current_scenario current_scenario 1-1 Mapping
cut_fp_preroutes_into_plan_groups push_down_objects Similar but not exactly same net_collection is mapped to object_collection

cut_objects reshape_objects No equivalent command Improved usage

cut_row No equivalent command Not supported
date date 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
decrypt_lib n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

define_antenna_accumulation_mode define_antenna_accumulation_mode 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

define_antenna_area_rule define_antenna_area_rule 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

define_antenna_layer_ratio_scale define_antenna_layer_ratio_scale 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

define_antenna_layer_rule define_antenna_layer_rule 1-1 Mapping Added new -name option to specify the name of the rule to be created
define_antenna_rule define_antenna_rule 1-1 Mapping Added new -name option to specify the name of the rule to be created
define_bus No equivalent command Not supported
define_io_antenna_area set_attribute <port> antenna_area Similar but not exactly same similar but not exactly the same

define_io_diode_protection set_attribute <port> diode_protection Similar but not exactly same similar but not exactly the same

define_io_gate_size set_attribute <port> gate_area Similar but not exactly same similar but not exactly the same

define_libcell_subset To be implemented - No Not requested yet

target yet
define_name_rules define_name_rules No equivalent command New in K-2015.06
All options have the same names, except the ones that are not supported yet
define_proc_attributes define_proc_attributes 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
define_routing_rule create_routing_rule Closest match Removed -spacing_weight_level and -taper_level
define_scaling_lib_group No equivalent command Not required
define_user_attribute define_user_attribute -persistent 1-1 Mapping -class mapped to -classes, while -class still works (with auto completion);
must use -persistent in IC Compiler II so the attribute is persistent
define_user_attribute define_user_attribute Similar but not exactly same
-type -range_min -range_max -one_of -type -range_min -range_max -
<attr_name> one_of
-class <class_name> -name <attr_name>
-classes <class_list>
-persistent
define_via Closest match -rect option mapped to -shapes.
define_voltage_area_routing_rule No equivalent command Will be supported in a future release
define_zrt_redundant_vias add_via_mapping Similar but not exactly same -from_* is mapped to -from {}
-to_* is mapped to -to {}
-from_via_array_mode is mapped to -transform
-to_via_weights is mapped to -weight
delete_operating_conditions No equivalent command
derive_constraints No equivalent command Design Compiler and IC Compiler command for Design Compiler budgeting only; does not apply to IC Compiler II
derive_mpc_macro_options No equivalent command Not required, automatically created by tool
derive_mpc_options No equivalent command Not required
derive_mpc_port_options No equivalent command Not required
derive_pg_connection connect_pg_net Closest match -reconnect: default behavior in IC Compiler II
-create_nets, -tie, -all, and -create_ports: covered under -automatic
-power_net and -ground_net are mapped to -net
-power_pin and -ground_pin are mapped to port_pin_list
-cells: can be specified in port_pin_list
-resolve_conflict: performed by default
-preserve_physical_only_pg: not applicable
derive_placement_blockages derive_placement_blockages 1-1 Mapping
derive_reserved_placement_area report_placement* Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
dict dict 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
disable_double_patterning_rules No equivalent command
disconnect_net disconnect_net Similar but not exactly same Options match IC Compiler 1-1

display_flip_chip_route_flylines View->Flylines->RDL Flylines Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

display_rdl_route_flylines View->Flylines->RDL Flylines Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

distribute_objects spread_objects Similar but not exactly same -anchor object, supported
-parent, supported
-from, supported
-to, supported
-side, not supported
-spread, not supported
-vertical, not supported
-offset, not supported
-wiretrack_offset, not supported
-resize, not supported
-keep_area, not supported
-ignore_fixed, not supported
objects, supported
drive_of No equivalent command An old Design Compiler command. No plan in IC Compiler II
echo echo 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
eco_netlist eco_netlist Closest match -physical is mapped to -compare_physical_only_cells
IC Compiler II has -write_summary, -extract_timing_eco_changes, and -compare_target_modules options
enable_double_patterning_rules No equivalent command Not applicable
enable_primetime_icc_consistency_settings No equivalent command Not applicable

enable_write_lib_mode No equivalent command Not supported

encoding encoding 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
end_fp_trace_mode No equivalent command Not required
eof eof 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
error error 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
error_info error_info 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
estimate_fp_area No equivalent command Not required
estimate_fp_black_boxes create_blackbox* Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

estimate_rc No equivalent command Not applicable

eval eval 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
evaluate_macro_placement report_placement Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
exec exec 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
exit exit 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
expand_flip_chip_cell_locations No equivalent command Not required
expand_objects expand_objects Similar but not exactly same -side, supported
-fill, not supported
-offset, supported
-hit_types, not supported
-ignore_fixed, not supported
explore_power_switch report_power_switch_patterns Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
expr expr 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
extend_mw_layers No equivalent command Not applicable
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

extract_blockage_pin_via create_frame Similar but not exactly same -library_name is similar to open_lib command
-cell_name is similar to open_block command
-generate_boundary is similar to the read_gds -layer_map command in icc2_lm_shell
-cell_types is similar to -block_all auto option
-preserve_all_metal_blockage is mapped to -preserve_metal_blockage
-routing_blockage_output_layer does not have similar mapping. IC Compiler II always outputs routing blockages (is_zero_blockage true|false)
-treat_all_blockage_as_thin_wire is similar to -convert_metal_blockage_to_zero_spacing {{layer min_spacing}} option
-treat_metal_blockage_as_thin is similar to -convert_metal_blockage_to_zero_spacing {{layer min_spacing}} option
-extract_pin_connectivity_through is similar to read_gds -trace_option and trace_connectivity commands in icc2_lm_shell
-pin_must_connect_area_layer_number is mapped to -pin_must_connect_area_layers option
-auto_pin_must_connect_area_threshold is mapped to -pin_must_connect_area_thresholds
-skip_rotated_via_region does not have similar mapping
-extract_via_region_below_metal does not have similar mapping
-contact_selections is mapped to -include_nondefault_via
-carry_layer_datatype is not yet supported
-extract_via_region_for_pg does not have similar mapping
-keep_pin_must_block_out_area is similar to -preserve_metal_blockage option
-*_pin_text_layers is similar to the file.gds.text_layer_map application option in icc2lm_shell

extract_fp_rail_to_constraints analyze_rail Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
extract_fp_relative_location copy_relative_placement Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
extract_fram_property n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
extract_hier_antenna_property n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
extract_rc update_timing Similar but not exactly same

extract_rp_group No equivalent command Will support in a future release

extract_zrt_hier_antenna_property derive_hier_antenna_property 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
fblocked fblocked 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
fconfigure fconfigure 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
fcopy fcopy 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
file file 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
fileevent fileevent 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
filter_collection filter_collection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
find_objects find_objects 1-1 Mapping UPF command
-exact option not supported in IC Compiler II
fix_isolated_via n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
fix_signal_em fix_signal_em Closest match In IC Compiler II, -only_net_ndr and -only_cell_based are not supported yet.
In IC Compiler II, -only_segment_size is on by default so no such option available.
flatten_clock_gating No equivalent command Not yet supported

flatten_fp_black_boxes No equivalent command Not required

flatten_fp_hierarchy explore_logic_hierarchy Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

flip_mim gui_select_mib_cells_of_selected Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

flip_objects flip_objects Similar but not exactly same -anchor, supported

-x, -y, -direction, supported
-flip_transform, not supported
-ignore_fixed, not supported
flush flush 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
focal_opt route_opt Closest match Run route_opt multiple times to improve QoR
for for 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
foreach foreach 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
foreach_in_collection foreach_in_collection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
format format 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
get_adjusted_endpoints No equivalent command Not planned
get_alternative_lib_cells No equivalent command Not supported
get_always_on_logic No equivalent command can use get_cells -physical_context -filter ref_block.always_on==true to get AO logic. AO nets are dynamically associated in IC Compiler II

get_app_var get_app_var 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_attribute get_attribute Similar but not exactly same -class: not required
-return_null_values: default behavior in IC Compiler II
get_bounds get_bounds 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
get_buffers No equivalent command Not supported
get_cell_sites No equivalent command Not supported
get_cells get_cells Similar but not exactly same -intersect, -touching, -within, and -at: use get_objects_by_location
-object_id is not supported
-all: default behavior in IC Compiler II
Others are named same
get_clocks get_clocks Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

get_command_option_values get_command_option_values 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_core_area get_core_area 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
get_coupling_capacitors No equivalent command
get_cts_scenario No equivalent command Not required

get_defined_commands get_defined_commands 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_design_lib_path No equivalent command Not applicable
get_die_area Closest match No die area object in IC Compiler II, users can use below command to query the boundary of the design:
get_attribute –name boundary –objects current_block
get_dominant_scenarios No equivalent command apply to IC Compiler1 only
get_dont_touch_cells get_cells -hierarchical -filter Similar but not exactly same -type is not supported
dont_touch==true
get_dont_touch_nets get_nets -hierarchical -filter Similar but not exactly same -type is not supported
dont_touch==true
get_drc_errors get_drc_errors Similar but not exactly same Improved usage

get_edit_groups get_edit_groups Similar but not exactly same -object_id and -design_id are not supported

get_em_max_toggle_rate No equivalent command Not applicable

get_error_view_property get_drc_errors; get_drc_error_types Closest match
None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
get_fill_cells get_fill_cells Similar but not exactly same -type: you can use attribute is_arrayed to do the filtering

get_flat_cells get_cells -physical_context Similar but not exactly same -object_id is not supported
-all: default in IC Compiler II
get_flat_nets get_nets -physical_context Similar but not exactly same -compact and -all: default behavior in IC Compiler II
-object_id is not supported
get_flat_pins get_pins -physical_context Similar but not exactly same -object_id is not supported
-all: default behavior in IC Compiler II
get_floorplan_data write_floorplan Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
get_fp_trace_mode View->Mouse Tool->Timing Ruler; Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
View->Flylines->Net Connections

get_fp_wirelength route_global Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
get_generated_clocks get_generated_clocks Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

get_latch_loop_groups get_latch_loop_groups 1-1 Mapping

get_layer_attribute get_attribute Similar but not exactly same -layer: use positional option of get_attribute to specify the layer

get_layers get_layers Similar but not exactly same -include_system: not applicable since no system layers in IC Compiler II

get_lib_attribute get_attribute 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_lib_cells get_lib_cells Similar but not exactly same -scenarios is not supported in IC Compiler II.
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

get_lib_pins get_lib_pins 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_libs get_libs Closest match -scenarios: not applicable; return both ref libs and design libs in memory
get_license get_licenses 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
get_location get_attribute Similar but not exactly same not specific option mapping

get_magnet_cells No equivalent command

get_matching_nets_for_pattern No equivalent command no net pattern support in IC Compiler II
get_mesh_nets No equivalent command Not required

get_message_ids get_message_ids 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_message_info get_message_info 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
get_mw_cels get_blocks Similar but not exactly same one returns mw_cel while other returns block

get_net_shapes get_shapes Similar but not exactly same -shield_of and -include_shields are not supported
-intersect, -touching, -within, and -at: use get_objects_by_location
-type: use -filter with shape_type attribute
get_nets get_nets Similar but not exactly same -compact and -all: default behavior in IC Compiler II
-object_id is not supported
get_new_bounds No equivalent command Not supported
get_object_fixed_edit set_fixed_objects Closest match get_object_fixed_edit, command not supported
set_fixed_objects, supported
get_object_name get_object_name 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
get_object_snap_type set_snap_setting Closest match get_object_snap_type, command not supported
set_snap_settings, supported
get_path_groups get_path_groups Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

get_physical_buses No equivalent command Not supported

get_physical_lib_cells get_lib_cells Similar but not exactly same options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_physical_lib_pins get_lib_pins Similar but not exactly same options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_physical_libs get_libs Closest match in IC Compiler II, physical lib and logic lib are combined
get_pin_guides get_pin_guides Similar but not exactly same -object_id is not supported

get_pin_shapes get_shapes Similar but not exactly same -intersect, -touching, -within, and -at: use get_objects_by_location

get_pins get_pins Similar but not exactly same -object_id is not supported
-all: default behavior in IC Compiler II
get_placement_area Closest match get_attribute -objects [get_core_area] -name boundary
get_placement_blockages get_placement_blockages Similar but not exactly same -touch, -within, and -intersect are mapped to get_objects_by_location
-type: use -filter with attribute blockage_type in IC Compiler II
get_plan_group_pin_shapes get_pins Closest match -of_objects objects option has no change
-filter expression option has no change
-quiet option has no change
-regexp option has no change
-nocase option has no change
-exact option has no change
patterns option has no change
get_plan_groups No equivalent command Not supported
get_polygon_area compute_area Similar but not exactly same get_polygon_area accepts a polygon while IC Compiler II accepts poly_rects, geo_masks, shapes, layers, and other physical objects

get_ports get_ports Similar but not exactly same -object_id is not supported
-all: default behavior in IC Compiler II
get_power_domains get_power_domains 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
get_power_plan_regions get_pg_regions Similar but not exactly same -quiet option has no change
-regexp option has no change
-nocase option has no change
-exact option has no change
-filter option has no change
get_power_switches get_power_switch_patterns Similar but not exactly same -hierarchical is not supported
-filter expression has no change
-quiet has no change
-regexp has no change
-nocase has no change
-exact has no change
-of_objects is not supported
patterns has no change
get_rdl_nets report_rdl_routes Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

get_related_supply_net get_related_supply_nets Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II has a superset of options. all IC Compiler options will work in IC Compiler II.

get_route_guides get_routing_guides Similar but not exactly same -touching and -within are mapped to get_objects_by_location

get_route_mode_options n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

get_route_opt_zrt_crosstalk_options No equivalent command
get_route_zrt_common_options get_app_options Similar but not exactly same get_app_options route.common*

get_route_zrt_detail_options get_app_options Similar but not exactly same get_app_options route.detail*

get_route_zrt_global_options get_app_options Similar but not exactly same get_app_options route.global*

get_route_zrt_track_options get_app_options Similar but not exactly same get_app_options route.track*

get_routing_blockages get_routing_blockages Similar but not exactly same -type is not supported in IC Compiler II; can be achieved by using -filter with layer.mask_name attribute
-intersect, -touching, -within, and -at: use get_objects_by_location
get_rp_group_keepouts get_rp_blockages Similar but not exactly same

get_rp_groups get_rp_groups Similar but not exactly same more options

get_rp_groups_net_length No equivalent command

get_scan_cells_of_chain get_cells_of_scan_chain 1-1 Mapping
get_scan_chains get_scan_chain_count 1-1 Mapping Same as get_scan_cells_of_chain
get_scenarios get_scenarios Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

get_selection get_selection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_si_xtalk_bumps To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
get_site_rows get_site_rows Similar but not exactly same -object_id is not supported
-intersect, -touching, and -within: use get_objects_by_location
get_supply_nets get_supply_nets Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II has a superset of options. all IC Compiler options will work in IC Compiler II.

get_supply_ports get_supply_ports Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II has a superset of options. all IC Compiler options will work in IC Compiler II.

get_terminals get_terminals Similar but not exactly same -intersect, -touching, -within, and -at: use get_objects_by_location
-object_id is not supported
get_text get_shapes Similar but not exactly same -intersect, -touching, -within, -at are mapped to get_objects_by_location -classes shape -filter shape_type==text

get_timing_paths get_timing_paths Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

get_tracks get_tracks Similar but not exactly same -intersect, -touching, -within, and -at are mapped to get_objects_by_location -classes track

get_unix_variable getenv 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

get_user_grid get_grids Closest match get_grids -type;
in IC Compiler, it returns offset/step information of grid, while in IC Compiler II, it returns the grid collection.
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

get_user_shapes get_shapes Similar but not exactly same -intersect, -touching, and -within are mapped to get_objects_by_location -classes shape

get_utilization create_utilization_configuration Closest match objects is mapped to report_utilization -of_objects object;

report_utilization -row_based: create_utilization_configuration -capacity site_row;
-consider_blockage: create_utilization_configuration -exclude {hard_blockages soft_blockages};
-consider_macro_keepout: create_utilization_configuration -exclude {macro_keepouts}
-treat_macro_like_blockages: create_utilization_configuration -exclude {hard_macros ...}
-flat: not applicable
get_via_masters get_via_defs Similar but not exactly same -cut_layer, -upper_layer, -lower_layer: can be achieved by get_via_defs -filter cut_layer_names, or upper_layer_name, or lower_layer_name
respectively
get_via_regions get_via_regions Similar but not exactly same -intersect, -touching, -within, and -at are not supported as of K-2015.06

get_vias get_vias Similar but not exactly same -intersect, -touching, -within, and -at are mapped to get_objects_by_location -classes via
-include_shield and -shield_of are not supported
get_voltage_area_shapes get_voltage_area_shapes 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
get_voltage_areas get_voltage_areas 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
get_working_design_stack get_working_design_stack Similar but not exactly same -instances is not supported

get_zero_interconnect_delay_mode get_app_option_value -name 1-1 Mapping

time.delay_calculation_style
get_zrt_net_properties No equivalent command Not applicable
getenv getenv 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
gets gets 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
glob glob 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
global global 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
group group_cells Similar but not exactly same -except, -logic, -pla, -fsm, -hdl_*, and -soft are not supported
-design_name is mapped to -module_name
Others are named the same
group_path group_path 1-1 Mapping
gui_bin gui_bin 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
gui_change_highlight gui_change_highlight 1-1 Mapping
gui_create_attrgroup gui_create_attrgroup 1-1 Mapping
gui_create_pref_category gui_create_pref_category 1-1 Mapping
gui_create_pref_key gui_create_pref_key 1-1 Mapping
gui_create_vm gui_create_vm 1-1 Mapping
gui_create_vm_objects gui_create_vm_objects 1-1 Mapping
gui_create_vmbucket gui_create_vmbucket 1-1 Mapping
gui_delete_attrgroup gui_delete_attrgroup 1-1 Mapping
gui_edit_vmbucket_contents gui_edit_vmbucket_contents 1-1 Mapping
gui_eval_command gui_eval_command 1-1 Mapping
gui_exist_pref_category gui_exist_pref_category 1-1 Mapping
gui_exist_pref_key gui_exist_pref_key 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_bucket_option gui_get_bucket_option 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_bucket_option_list gui_get_bucket_option_list 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_current_task gui_get_current_task 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_highlight gui_get_highlight 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_highlight_options gui_get_highlight_options 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_layer_widths gui_get_layer_widths 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_map_list gui_get_map_list 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_map_option gui_get_map_option 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_map_option_list gui_get_map_option_list 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_pref_keys gui_get_pref_keys 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_pref_value gui_get_pref_value 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_routes_between_objects get_routes_between_objects 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_setting gui_get_setting 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_task_list gui_get_task_list 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_vm gui_get_vm 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_vmbucket gui_get_vmbucket 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_window_ids gui_get_window_ids 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_window_pref_categories gui_get_window_pref_categories 1-1 Mapping

gui_get_window_pref_keys gui_get_window_pref_keys 1-1 Mapping

gui_get_window_pref_value 1-1 Mapping
gui_get_window_types gui_get_window_types 1-1 Mapping
gui_list_attrgroups gui_list_attrgroups 1-1 Mapping
gui_load_cell_density_mm gui_load_cell_density_mm 1-1 Mapping
gui_load_pin_density_mm gui_load_pin_density_mm 1-1 Mapping
gui_remove_pref_key gui_remove_pref_key 1-1 Mapping
gui_remove_selected_objects Edit->Delete Closest match Simplified usage model
gui_remove_vm gui_remove_vm 1-1 Mapping
gui_remove_vmbucket gui_remove_vmbucket 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_bucket_option gui_set_bucket_option 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_cells_of_selected change_selection Closest match Simplified usage model
gui_set_clock_sources_of_selected No equivalent command Not required
gui_set_connected_cells_of_selected change_selection Closest match Simplified usage model
gui_set_current_task gui_set_current_task 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_edit_group_children_of_selected change_selection Closest match Simplified usage model

gui_set_highlight_options gui_set_highlight_options 1-1 Mapping

gui_set_layer_widths gui_set_layer_widths 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_leaf_cells_of_selected change_selection Closest match Simplified usage model
gui_set_map_option gui_set_map_option 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_net_flylines_of_selected gui_highlight_nets_of_selected Closest match gui_set_net_flylines_of_selected command is not supported
gui_highlight_nets_of_selected is supported
gui_set_nets_of_selected gui_highlight_nets_of_selected Closest match gui_set_nets_of_selected command is not supported
gui_highlight_nets_of_selected is supported
gui_set_netshapes_of_selected gui_select_shapes_of_selected 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_physical_buses_of_selected gui_select_bundles_of_selected Closest match gui_set_physical_buses_of_selected command is not supported
gui_select_bundles_of_selected is supported
gui_set_pin_shapes_of_selected get_pins Closest match gui_set_pin_shapes_of_selected command is not supported
get_pins is supported
gui_set_plan_group_pin_shapes_of_selected No equivalent command Not required

gui_set_plan_groups_of_selected No equivalent command Not required

gui_set_port_and_pins_of_selected get_pins Closest match gui_set_pin_shapes_of_selected , command not supported
get_pins, supported
gui_set_pref_value gui_set_pref_value 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_rdl_routes_of_selected gui_select_connected_rdl_net_shapes Closest match gui_set_rdl_routes_of_selected command is not supported
gui_select_connected_rdl_net_shapes is supported

gui_set_routes_of_selected change_selection Closest match Simplified usage model

gui_set_setting gui_set_setting 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_shape_endcap gui_select_shapes_of_selected Closest match Simplified usage model
gui_set_terminals_of_selected gui_select_terminals_of_selected Closest match gui_set_terminals_of_selected command is not supported
gui_select_terminals_of_selected is supported
gui_set_vias_of_selected gui_select_net_vias_of_selected Closest match gui_set_vias_of_selected command is not supported
gui_select_net_vias_of_selected is supported
gui_set_vm gui_set_vm 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_vmbucket gui_set_vmbucket 1-1 Mapping
gui_set_voltage_areas_of_selected gui_select_voltage_areas_of_selected Closest match gui_set_voltage_areas_of_selected command is not supported
gui_select_voltage_areas_of_selected is supported
gui_set_window_pref_key 1-1 Mapping
gui_show_man_page gui_show_man_page 1-1 Mapping
gui_show_map gui_show_map 1-1 Mapping
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

gui_start gui_start 1-1 Mapping

gui_stop gui_stop 1-1 Mapping
gui_update_attrgroup gui_update_attrgroup 1-1 Mapping
gui_update_pref_file gui_update_pref_file 1-1 Mapping
gui_update_vm gui_update_vm 1-1 Mapping
gui_update_vm_annotations gui_update_vm_annotations 1-1 Mapping
help help 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
history history 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
hookup_retention_register No equivalent command Not needed
hookup_testports No equivalent command
identify_clock_gating No equivalent command Not required

if if 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

ignore_site_row No equivalent command Not supported
import_designs No equivalent command Not supported
import_fp_black_boxes create_blackbox* Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
incr incr 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
index_collection index_collection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
info info 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
initialize_rectilinear_block initialize_floorplan -core_shape Similar but not exactly same -shape {l | t | u | x} is not supported
-control_type { ratio | length } is not supported
-core_side_dim list is mapped to -core_side_ratio
-use_current_boundary is mapped to -keep_boundary
-row_core_ratio f is mapped to -row_core_ratio row_core_ratio
-core_utilization ratio has no change
-orientation {N|W|S|E} has no change
-use_vertical_row is mapped to -use_site_row
-no_double_back is not supported
-start_first_row is not supported
-flip_first_row has no change
-left_io2core is not supported
-right_io2core is not supported
-top_io2core is not supported
-bottom_io2core is not supported
-keep_macro_place is mapped to -keep_macro_placement
-keep_std_cell_place is mapped to -keep_std_cell_placement
-keep_io_place is mapped to -keep_io_placement
insert_boundary_cell create_boundary_cells Similar but not exactly same -rules $rules is mapped to -$rules, the option names are almost the same

insert_buffer add_buffer Closest match IC Compiler II has -lib_cell option

IC Compiler II does not have -location, -orientation, -no_of_cells, -freeze_silicon, -divide_load_by, -repeater_distance, -port_half_distance, -
ignore_pin_cap
insert_diode n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
insert_isolation_cell create_mv_cells -isolation Closest match use create_mv_cells -isolation.
need to use UPF method of set_isolation, set_isolation_control , map_isolation_cell instead of command options
insert_level_shifters create_mv_cells -level_shifter 1-1 Mapping use create_mv_cells -level_shifter
need to use UPF strategy with set_level_shifter instead of options
insert_metal_filler signoff_create_metal_fill Closest match Not required
insert_mv_cells create_mv_cells Closest match IC Compiler II is missing option -retention. IC Compiler II provides options to derive level_shifter strategies.
insert_ng_filler No equivalent command Not required
insert_pad_filler create_io_filler_cells Similar but not exactly same Supported options are different:
-cell is mapped to -reference_cells
-overlap_cell is mapped to -overlap_cells
-bounding_box is mapped to -extension_bbox
-no_left -no_right -no_bottom -no_top -ring -voltage_area -prefix are not supported, use -io_guides instead

insert_redundant_vias n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

insert_self_gating_dft_logic No equivalent command Not required

insert_spare_cells add_spare_cells Closest match IC Compiler II does not have -tie, -skip_legal
IC Compiler II has -boundary, -voltage_areas
insert_stdcell_filler create_stdcell_fillers Similar but not exactly same Supported options are different:
-cell_without_metal is mapped to -lib_cells, no distinction between with metal and without metal
-cell_without_metal_prefix is mapped to -prefix, no distinction between with metal and without metal
-cell_with_metal is mapped to -lib_cells, no distinction between with metal and without metal
-vt_filler is not supported
-vt_filler_prefix is not supported
-randomize is not supported
-plan_group is not required
-dont_respect_hard_placement_blockage is not supported
-dont_respect_soft_placement_blockage is on-by-default
-ignore_hard_placement_blockage is not supported
-ignore_soft_placement_blockage is on-by-default
-between_std_cells_only is not supported
-respect_overlap is not supported
-respect_keepout is on-by-default; to disable, set the place.legalize.ignore_keepout_margins_against_filler application option to true
-avoid_layers is not supported
-connect_to_power is supported by running connect_pg_net after filler insertion
-connect_to_ground is supported by running connect_pg_net after filler insertion
-pin_net is supported by running connect_pg_net after filler insertion
-check_only is not supported, use check_legality instead
-restore_filler_snapshot is not supported
-leakage_power is not supported
-metal_filler_coverage_area is not supported

insert_tap_cells_by_rules create_tap_cells Similar but not exactly same Supported options are different:
-tap_cell_insertion is supported by default
-tap_distance_based is supported by default
-move is supported by default
-freeze is not supported
-tap_master is mapped to -lib_cell
-tap_distance_limit is mapped to -distance
-drc_spacing_check
-drc_spacing_based -tap_layer -tap_spacing_design_rule -no_tap_cells_under_metal_layer -n_well_layer -p_well_layer -contact_layer -
p_diffusion_layer -n_diffusion_layer -p_implant_layer -n_implant_layer is not supported
-tap_filler_name_identifier is not supported
-ignore_hard_blockage is not supported
-ignore_soft_blockage is supported by default
-respect_keepout is supported by default; if user wanted to disable, set application option place.legalize.ignore_keepout_margins_against_filler to
true
-ignore_double_back_sharing is not supported
-connect_to_power_net -connect_to_ground_net is supported by running connect_pg_nets after insertion
-voltage_area same option supported
insert_well_filler No equivalent command Not required
insert_zrt_diodes create_diodes 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
insert_zrt_redundant_vias add_redundant_vias 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
interp interp 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
is_double_patterning_enabled No equivalent command
is_false is_false 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
is_true is_true 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
is_zrt_routed_design n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
join join 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
lappend lappend 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
lassign lassign 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

legalize_fp_placement legalize_placement Similar but not exactly same Improved usage in IC Compiler II with the -post_route option

legalize_placement legalize_placement 1-1 Mapping

legalize_rp_placement legalize_rp_groups Similar but not exactly same Additional option

lib2saif No equivalent command

license_users No equivalent command Not applicable
lindex lindex 1-1 Mapping Not applicable
link link Similar but not exactly same Not applicable

link_physical_library No equivalent command Not supported

linsert linsert 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
list list 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
list_attributes list_attributes 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
list_dont_touch_types No equivalent command Not applicable
list_drc_error_types get_drc_error_types Closest match list_drc_error_types command is not supported
get_drc_error_types is supported
list_files No equivalent command Not applicable
list_floorplan_data list_attributes Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

list_instances No equivalent command Not supported

list_libs No equivalent command Not supported
list_licenses list_licenses 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
list_mw_cels list_blocks Similar but not exactly same -all_views, -all_versions, and -sort are not supported

list_partition_data list_attribute Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

llength llength 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

lminus lminus 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
load No equivalent command Not applicable
load_fp_rail_map set_constraint_mapping_file Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

load_of get_attribute lib_pin pin_capacitance Similar but not exactly same Not applicable

load_upf load_upf 1-1 Mapping IC Compiler II is missing options -simulation_only , -strict_check, and -supplemental, but they are not needed.
lrange lrange 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
lrepeat lrepeat 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
lreplace lreplace 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
lreverse lreverse 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
ls ls 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
lsearch lsearch 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
lset lset 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
lsort lsort 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
magnet_placement magnet_placement Closest match Missing the following options:
-hierarchy_mode
-avoid_soft_blockage
-exclude_buffers
-exclude_cells
-stop_points
-align
man man 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
map_freeze_silicon No equivalent command Not applicable
map_isolation_cell map_isolation_cell 1-1 Mapping UPF command
map_level_shifter_cell map_level_shifter_cell 1-1 Mapping UPF command
map_power_switch map_power_switch 1-1 Mapping UPF command
map_retention_cell map_retention_cell 1-1 Mapping UPF command
map_unit_tiles No equivalent command Not applicable
mark_clock_tree mark_clock_trees Similar but not exactly same Does not support -routing_rule, -use_default_routing_for_sinks, -layer_list, -routing_rule_for_sinks, -use_leaf_routing_rule_for_sinks, -
layer_list_for_sinks, -seq_freeze, -fix_sinks, -clock_nets, -ideal_net.

mem mem 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

merge_clock_gates merge_clock_gates Similar but not exactly same Does not support -verbose and -preview options

merge_flip_chip_nets No equivalent command Not required

merge_fp_hierarchy group_cells/ungroup_cells Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

merge_net_shapes merge_objects Closest match -child not supported

merge_saif No equivalent command
modify_rp_groups modify_rp_groups 1-1 Mapping Changed setting:
-add_rows_at is mapped to -add_rows
-add_columns_at is mapped to -add_columns
-remove_rows_at mapped to -remove_rows
-remove_columns_at is mapped to -remove_columns
-flip_row remains the same
-flip_column remains the same
-swap_rows remains the same
-swap_columns remains the same
-free_placement is not supported
-number is not supported
move_mw_cel_origin move_block_origin Similar but not exactly same Options match IC Compiler 1-1;
IC Compiler operates on CEL view, while IC Compiler II on block
move_objects move_objects Similar but not exactly same -delta vector replaced by -delta point
-from, supported
-to, supported
-x, supported
-y, supported
-keep_placement, not supported
-keep_pad_to_core_distance, not supported
-ignore_fixed, not supported
move_pins_on_edge No equivalent command Not applicable
name_format No equivalent command Not needed
namespace namespace 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
open open 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
open_mw_cel open_block Similar but not exactly same -library: library can be specified together with block name in the lib:block format in IC Compiler II
-version: not applicable
-readonly is mapped to -read
-not_as_current is not supported
-sync_port_name is not supported
open_mw_lib open_lib Similar but not exactly same -readonly is mapped to -read
-write_ref is mapped to -ref_libs_for_edit
optimize_clock_tree synthesize_clock_trees Closest match Runs both clock tree synthesis and clock tree optimization
Various options are removed and not required
-postroute option is added for postroute clock tree optimization
-premesh, -postmesh, -mesh_nets are supported through the multisource clock tree synthesis commands
optimize_dft optimize_dft 1-1 Mapping
optimize_flip_chip_route optimize_rdl_routes Similar but not exactly same -layer technology_layer_name has no change
-change_route_type user_enter | signal_route not supported
-nets nets has no change
-nets_in_file nets file has no change
-split_net not supported
optimize_fp_timing estimate_timing Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
optimize_power_switch No equivalent command Not needed
optimize_pre_cts_power No equivalent command Not required
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

optimize_rdl_route optimize_rdl_routes Similar but not exactly same -nets collection_of_nets has no change
-nets_in_file nets_file has no change
-terminal_names collection_of_terminals not supported
-layer collection_of_layers has no change
-reserve_power_resources bool has no change
optimize_wire_via n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
optimize_zrt_wire_via optimize_routes 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
order_rp_groups No equivalent command
pack_fp_macro_in_area set_macro_constraints Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
package package 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
parse_proc_arguments parse_proc_arguments 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
pid pid 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
place_eco_cells place_eco_cells 1-1 Mapping
place_flip_chip_array create_bump_array Similar but not exactly same -physical_lib_cell is mapped to -lib_cell
-start_point is mapped to -origin
-number is mapped to -repeat
-delta is mapped to -bbox
-repeat {i j} is mapped to -repeat { column count row count}
-orientation has no change
-cell_origin { lower_left | center } is mapped to -origin {horizontal_coordinate vertical_coordinate}
place_flip_chip_drivers No equivalent command Not required
place_flip_chip_ring No equivalent command Not required
place_fp_pins place_pins Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

place_freeze_silicon place_freeze_silicon Closest match option -use_lib_cells is now -cells in IC Compiler II

No -trial_map_spare_cells -map_spare_cells_only or -write_map_file options in IC Compiler II
IC Compiler does not have -lib_cells_for_filler_recovery
place_opt place_opt Closest match IC Compiler II place_opt has five stages using -from and -to control. Most IC Compiler place_opt options are mapped to application options or new
stage control in IC Compiler II. For example,
-optimize_dft is on-by-default
-congestion is mapped to the place_opt.congestion.effort application option with a value of medium or high
-optimize_icgs is mapped to the place_opt.flow.optimize_icgs application option with a value of true
-power is mapped to the opt.power.mode application option with a value of total
-spg is mapped to the place_opt.flow.do_spg application option with a value of true
place_opt_feasibility No equivalent command
prepare_mw_lib n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
preroute_instances create_pg_macro_conn_pattern; Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_pg_strategy; compile_pg
preroute_standard_cells create_pg_std_cell_conn_pattern; Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_pg_strategy; compile_pg
preview No equivalent command Not applicable
print_message_info print_message_info 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
print_suppressed_messages print_suppressed_messages 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
printenv printenv 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
printvar printvar 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
proc proc 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
proc_args proc_args 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
proc_body proc_body 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
process_particle_probability_file No equivalent command Not applicable
propagate_all_clocks No equivalent command Command used in CTS stage. IC Compiler II does it automatically
propagate_constraints No equivalent command User MUST use flat SDC and use split_constraints flow to get block level SDC. Bottom-up SDC flow is not recommended in IC Compiler II.

propagate_pin_mask_constraint propagate_pin_mask_constraint 1-1 Mapping Improved usage

propagate_pin_mask_to_via_metal No equivalent command Not required
propagate_switching_activity propagate_switching_activity Similar but not exactly same There are command UI differences between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II

push_down_fp_objects push_down_objects Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model, -cells and object_collection option supported

push_flip_chip_route push_rdl_routes Similar but not exactly same -nets collection_of_nets has no change
-nets_in_file nets_file has no change
-terminal_names collection_of_terminals not supported
-layer collection_of_layers has no change
-mode (net|neighbor) has no change
-direction (up|down|left|right) has no change
-sweep_range int 1-40 has no change
-bounding_box {{llx lly} {urx ury}} has no change
push_rdl_route push_rdl_routes Similar but not exactly same -nets collection_of_nets has no change
-nets_in_file nets_file has no change
-terminal_names collection_of_terminals not supported
-layer collection_of_layers has no change
-mode (net|neighbor) has no change
-direction (up|down|left|right) has no change
-sweep_range int 1-40 has no change
-bounding_box {{llx lly} {urx ury}} has no change
push_up_fp_objects pop_up_objects Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model, -cells, -blocks and object_collection supported

puts puts 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

pwd pwd 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
query_cell_instances To be implemented - No This is a UPF query command and is not supported.
target yet Use get_cells -filter ref_block==$ref_name
query_cell_mapped To be implemented - No This is a UPF query command and is not supported.
target yet Use get_attributes $cell ref_name
query_map_power_switch To be implemented - No This is a UPF query command and is not supported
target yet Use save_upf and look for map_power_switch statements
query_net_ports To be implemented - No This is a UPF query command and is not supported
target yet
query_objects query_objects 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
query_on_demand_netlist No equivalent command Not required
query_port_net To be implemented - No This is a UPF query command and is not supported
target yet
query_port_state To be implemented - No This is a UPF query command and is not supported
target yet Use save_upf and look for add_port_state commands
query_power_switch To be implemented - No This is a UPF query command and is not supported
target yet Use save_upf and look for create_power_switch statements
query_pst To be implemented - No This is a UPF query command and is not supported
target yet Use save_upf and look for create_pst commands
query_pst_state To be implemented - No This is a UPF query command and is not supported
target yet Use save_upf and look for add_pst_state commands
query_qor_snapshot No equivalent command Not applicable

quit quit 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

quit! quit! 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
read read 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
read_aif read_aif 1-1 Mapping
read_antenna_violation No equivalent command Not applicable
read_aocvm read_ocvm Similar but not exactly same ocvm_files option matches between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II, but IC Compiler has -min , -max option which is not supported in IC Compiler II
and IC Compiler II has -corner option which is not in IC Compiler.
read_cell_expansion No equivalent command Not required
read_ddc No equivalent command Not supported
read_def read_def Similar but not exactly same -enforce_scaling is not supported
-check_only is mapped to -syntax_only
-turn_via_to_inst and -inexactly_matched_via_to_inst: not applicable
-lef: use read_tech_lef
-snet_no_shape_as_user_enter and -snet_no_shape_as_detail_route: not applicable
-preserve_wire_ends is not supported
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

read_drc_error_file open_drc_error_data Closest match read_drc_error_file , command not supported,

open_drc_error_data, supported
read_file No equivalent command Not supported
read_floorplan source write_floorplan Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
read_lib n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
read_parasitics read_parasitics 1-1 Mapping
read_partition No equivalent command Not required
read_pin_pad_physical_constraints set_signal_io_constraints Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

read_power_plan_regions No equivalent command Not required

read_rail_maps No equivalent command
read_saif read_saif Similar but not exactly same There are command UI differences between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II
PrimeTime PX consistency
read_sdc read_sdc 1-1 Mapping
read_sdf To be implemented - No
target yet
read_signal_em_constraints read_signal_em_constraints Closest match In IC Compiler II, -tluplus is been replaced -itf_em so -tluplus is no longer needed.
read_stream read_gds Similar but not exactly same Check man page for details
read_oasis Note: commands are supported only in icc2_lm_shell
read_tdf_ports No equivalent command Not required
read_verilog read_verilog Similar but not exactly same -dirty_netlist and -allow_black_box are not supported; use the design mismatch manager instead
-verbose and -bus_direction_for_undefined_cell are not supported
-keep_module is not supported
-cell is mapped to -design
-top: named same in IC Compiler II
rebuild_mw_lib No equivalent command Not applicable
recompute_fit_bbox No equivalent command Not supported
recover_tie_connection No equivalent command Not supported
redirect redirect 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
redo redo Similar but not exactly same -mark is mapped to -marker

reduce_fp_rail_stacked_via No equivalent command Not required

refine_fp_macro_channels No equivalent command Not required
refine_placement refine_placement 1-1 Mapping
regexp regexp 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
regsub regsub 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_all_spacing_rules remove_placement_spacing_rules Closest match name change

remove_annotated_check To be implemented - No
target yet
remove_annotated_delay remove_annotated_delay Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

remove_annotated_transition remove_annotated_transition Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

remove_annotations To be implemented - No
target yet
remove_antenna_rules remove_antenna_rules 1-1 Mapping Added new -name option to specify the name of the rule
remove_aocvm remove_ocvm Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

remove_attachment_file remove_attachments Similar but not exactly same New in K-2015.06;

-check_only is not supported
-all and -design do not apply due to different usage model; in IC Compiler II, you must specify the attachment file name
remove_attribute remove_attributes Similar but not exactly same -class is not supported

remove_banking_guidance_strategy No equivalent command No longer needed

remove_base_arrays No equivalent command Not supported
remove_bounds remove_bounds Similar but not exactly same -name is not supported. Users can specify bound without this option

remove_buffer remove_buffers Similar but not exactly same -freeze_silicon is mapped to the design.eco_freeze_silicon_mode application option
-to and -level are not supported as of K-2015.06
remove_buffer_tree remove_buffer_trees Similar but not exactly same

remove_bus No equivalent command Not supported

remove_case_analysis remove_case_analysis Similar but not exactly same -all is not supported

remove_cell remove_cells Similar but not exactly same -freeze_silicon is mapped to the design.eco_freeze_silicon_mode application option

remove_cell_degradation No equivalent command

remove_cell_sites No equivalent command Not supported
remove_cell_vt_type set_attribute to remove the attribute Similar but not exactly same

remove_checkpoint_designs No equivalent command Not supported

remove_clock remove_clocks 1-1 Mapping
remove_clock_cell_spacing remove_clock_cell_spacings Similar but not exactly same Does not support -clocks and -all options

remove_clock_gates No equivalent command Not required

remove_clock_gating_check remove_clock_gating_check Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II command align with PrimeTime

remove_clock_groups remove_clock_groups Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II command align with PrimeTime

remove_clock_latency remove_clock_latency Similar but not exactly same Options not matching between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II . (IC Compiler has -rise, -fall, -min, -max, -late, and -early options which are missing in
IC Compiler II)(IC Compiler II has -corner , -mode ,-scenario)
remove_clock_mesh create_clock_straps Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model
create_clock_straps -clear
remove_clock_sense remove_clock_sense 1-1 Mapping
remove_clock_transition remove_clock_transition Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

remove_clock_tree remove_clock_trees Similar but not exactly same Does not support -honor_seq_freeze and -high_fanout_net
-honor_dont_touch is the default behavior
remove_clock_tree_exceptions remove_clock_balance_points Similar but not exactly same Improved usage
set_dont_touch
set_size_only
set_dont_touch_network
remove_clock_tree_options remove_clock_tree_options Similar but not exactly same More options available for improved usage

remove_clock_uncertainty remove_clock_uncertainty Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

remove_congestion_options No equivalent command

remove_cts_scenario No equivalent command Not required

remove_dangling_wires No equivalent command Not applicable

remove_data_check remove_data_check Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

remove_design remove_modules Closest match Different usage; to remove all the designs and libraries, use close_lib -force; to remove specific design, use remove_modules
close_lib
remove_die_area set_attribute current_block boundary Closest match Different usage
{}
remove_diode remove_cells Similar but not exactly same nets, -all_clock_nets and dangling_wires options are removed in IC Compiler II

remove_disable_clock_gating_check remove_disable_clock_gating_check 1-1 Mapping

IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

remove_disable_timing remove_disable_timing Similar but not exactly same -all_loop_breaking is mapped to -loop_break

remove_distributed_hosts No equivalent command Simplified usage model

remove_distributed_route n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
remove_dont_touch_placement set_attribute to remove the attribute Similar but not exactly same

remove_drc_error remove_drc_errors 1-1 Mapping

remove_driving_cell remove_driving_cell Similar but not exactly same Options not matching (IC Compiler II has -corner , -mode ,-scenario, -clock ,-clock_fall, -min, -max,-rise, -fall), IC Compiler II has better alignment
with PrimeTime
remove_edit_groups remove_edit_groups Similar but not exactly same -quiet is not supported in IC Compiler II

remove_fanout_load No equivalent command

remove_fast_pba_analysis No equivalent command Target for future release
remove_filler_with_violation remove_stdcell_fillers_with_violation 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
IC Compiler II has two new options: -check_between_fixed_objects, -boundary

remove_flip_chip_route remove_routes -rdl Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model, -rdl option

remove_floating_pg No equivalent command Not required

remove_fp_block_shielding remove_keepout_margins Similar but not exactly same Not required

remove_fp_feedthroughs remove_feedthroughs Similar but not exactly same -include buffered and/or original is mapped to -include_original_feedthroughs
-nets has no change
-blocks is mapped to -cells
-voltage_areas is not supported as supported by default
remove_fp_pin_constraints remove_block_pin_constraints Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

remove_fp_pin_overlaps No equivalent command Not required

remove_fp_plan_group_padding No equivalent command Not required
remove_fp_rail_stacked_via remove_via_mappings Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
remove_fp_rail_voltage_area_constraints No equivalent command Not required

remove_fp_relative_location No equivalent command Not required

remove_fp_virtual_pad remove_virtual_pads Similar but not exactly same -nets string has no change
-layer string has no change
-point {x y} is mapped to -coordinate
-all has no change
remove_fp_voltage_area_constraints No equivalent command Not required
remove_from_collection remove_from_collection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_from_rp_group remove_from_rp_group Similar but not exactly same Different options:
-leaf is mapped to -cells
-hierarchy is mapped to -rp_group
-keepout is mapped to -blockage
-instance is dropped

remove_generated_clock remove_generated_clocks 1-1 Mapping

remove_host_options remove_host_options 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_ideal_latency remove_ideal_latency Similar but not exactly same Options do not match; IC Compiler has more options (-rise, -fall, -min, and -max) than IC Compiler II

remove_ideal_net No equivalent command

remove_ideal_network remove_ideal_network 1-1 Mapping
remove_ideal_transition remove_ideal_transition Similar but not exactly same '-rise, -fall' options are missing in IC Compiler II

remove_ignore_cell_timing No equivalent command Not planned

remove_ignored_layers remove_ignored_layers 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_input_delay remove_input_delay Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

remove_io_antenna_properties remove_attributes Similar but not exactly same similar but not exactly the same

remove_isolate_ports No equivalent command Not needed

remove_isolation_cell remove_cells Closest match remove_cells [get_cells -physical_context -filter (is_isolation)]
remove_keepout_margin remove_keepout_margins Similar but not exactly same Different behavior

remove_left_right_filler_rule No equivalent command Not required

remove_level_shifters remove_cells Closest match remove_cells get_cells -physical_context -filter (is_level_shifter)
remove_libcell_subset To be implemented - No Not requested yet
target yet
remove_license remove_licenses 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_link_library_subset No equivalent command Not applicable
remove_map_power_switch remove_cells Similar but not exactly same get_cells -physical_context -filter (is_level_shifter)

remove_mim_property No equivalent command Not required

remove_min_pulse_width No equivalent command Target for future release
remove_mw_cel remove_blocks Similar but not exactly same different usage model, most options are not applicable to IC Compiler II

remove_net remove_nets 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

remove_net_routing remove_routes -
1-1 Mapping IC Compiler II command can not only remove route by nets, but also by route type
<all_shape_use_options>
remove_net_routing_corridor remove_from_routing_corridor 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_net_routing_layer_constraints set_routing_rule -clear
Similar but not exactly same -clear removes not only minimum and maximum routing layer constraints, but also nondefault routing rule
remove_net_search_pattern No equivalent command No net pattern support in IC Compiler II
remove_net_shape remove_shapes Similar but not exactly same All options have equivalent in IC Compiler II

remove_net_timing_spacing No equivalent command not applicable

remove_noise_immunity_curve To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
remove_noise_lib_pin To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
remove_noise_margin To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
remove_objects remove_objects 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_on_demand_netlist_data No equivalent command Not required
remove_output_delay remove_output_delay Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

remove_partition explore_logic_hierarchy Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
remove_pg_network No equivalent command Not required
remove_physical_bus No equivalent command Not supported
remove_pi_model To be implemented - No
target yet
remove_pin_guides remove_pin_guides 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_pin_name_synonym No equivalent command Not applicable
remove_pin_pad_physical_constraints remove_block_pin_constraints Closest match -cell options has no change
-pin_only is mapped to -self option
-pad_only is mapped to -self option
-chiplevel_pad_only is mapped to -self option
object_list argument is mapped to -cells option
remove_placement reset_placement 1-1 Mapping name change
remove_placement_blockage remove_placement_blockages Similar but not exactly same -name is not supported. Users can specify blockage without this option

remove_plan_groups No equivalent command Not applicable

remove_pnet_options No equivalent command No power net checking concept
remove_port remove_ports 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_power_domain reset_upf Closest match Need to update UPF and reset and reload UPF
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

remove_power_plan_regions remove_pg_regions Similar but not exactly same -all option has no change

remove_power_plan_strategy remove_pg_strategies Similar but not exactly same -all option has no change

remove_power_ring_strategy remove_pg_strategies Similar but not exactly same -all option has no change

remove_power_switch remove_cells Closest match remove_cells -physical_context -filter (is_power_switch)

remove_preferred_routing_direction set_attribute
Similar but not exactly same Must set routing_direction to either vertical or horizontal
remove_propagated_clock remove_propagated_clocks Similar but not exactly same Missing -all option in IC Compiler II. Man page indicates to use 'all_clocks'

remove_qor_snapshot No equivalent command Not applicable

remove_rail_integrity_layout_check_strategy No equivalent command

remove_rail_maps No equivalent command Not required

remove_reserved_placement_area No equivalent command Not required
remove_route_by_type remove_routes signal_detail_route = detail_route + net_types signal
signal_global_route = global_route + net_types signal
signal_user = user_route + net_types signal
clock_ring = ring + net_types clock
clock_strap = stripe + net_types clock
clock_tie_off_signal_route = detail_route + net_types clock
clock_tie_off_global_route = global_route + net_types clock
clock_user = user_route + net_types clock
pg_ring = ring + net_types {power ground}
Similar but not exactly same
pg_strap = stripe + net_types {power ground}
pg_tie_off_detail_route = detail_route + net_types {power ground}
pg_tie_off_global_route = global_route + net_types {power ground}
pg_user = user_route + net_types {power ground}
pg_std_cell_pin_conn = lib_cell_pin_connect + net_types {power ground}
pg_macro_io_pin_conn = macro_pin_connect + net_types {power ground}
keep_pg_pins_at_boundary = keep_pg_pins_at_boundary
shield = shield_route
keep_frozen_net = keep_frozen_nets
remove_route_guide remove_routing_guides Similar but not exactly same -name is not supported; you can specify the routing guide without this option

remove_routing_blockage remove_routing_blockages 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

remove_routing_corridor remove_routing_corridors Similar but not exactly same See man page

remove_routing_corridor remove_routing_corridors Similar but not exactly same -corridors: not needed. Command accepts routing corridor list directly

remove_routing_rules remove_routing_rules 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

remove_row_type No equivalent command Not applicable
remove_rp_group_options remove_rp_group_options Similar but not exactly same Consolidated to set_rp_group_options
-ignore is not supported
-x_offset is mapped to -anchor_corner
-y_offset is mapped to -anchor_corner
-allow_non_rp_cells is mapped to the place.rp.allow_non_rp_cells application option
-cell_orient_opt is not supported
-auto_blockage is dropped
-disable_buffering is not supported
-ignore_rows is not supported
-max_rp_width is not supported
-max_rp_height is not supported

remove_rp_groups remove_rp_groups Similar but not exactly same Option name change:
-hierarchy is mapped to -hierarchical; other options remain the same
remove_scaling_lib_group No equivalent command Not required
remove_scan_def remove_scan_def 1-1 Mapping
remove_scenario remove_scenarios Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II allows you to specify a list of scenarios instead of one scenario only in IC Compiler

remove_sdc No equivalent command

remove_self_gating_logic No equivalent command Not required

remove_site_row remove_site_rows 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

remove_skew_group remove_clock_skew_groups 1-1 Mapping
remove_stdcell_filler remove_cells Closest match Not required
remove_steady_state_resistance To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
remove_supply_net reset_upf Closest match Need to update UPF and reset and reload UPF
remove_supply_port reset_upf Closest match Need to update UPF and reset and reload UPF
remove_target_library_subset remove_target_library_subset Similar but not exactly same New in K-2015.06-SP1
-object_list is mapped to -objects
remove_terminal remove_terminals 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_text remove_shapes Similar but not exactly same -all is not supported. Use text collection to remove

remove_tie_cells remove_cells Closest match Not required

remove_track remove_tracks 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_unconnected_ports No equivalent command Not supported
remove_user_budgeted_delays No equivalent command Not required
remove_user_shape remove_shapes 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_via remove_vias 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_via_master No equivalent command Not implemented yet
remove_via_region remove_via_region No equivalent command
remove_voltage_area remove_voltage_areas 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
remove_voltage_area_routing_rule No equivalent command Will be supported in a future release
remove_vt_filler_rule No equivalent command Not required
remove_well_filler No equivalent command Not required
remove_xtalk_prop To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
remove_zrt_filler_with_violation remove_stdcell_fillers_with_violation Similar but not exactly same Supported options are different:
-name -check_only are mapped to the same option
-check_between_fixed_objects -boundary are new

remove_zrt_redundant_shapes remove_redundant_shapes 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

rename rename 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
rename_mw_cel move_block Similar but not exactly same -all_version: not applicable
old_name is mapped to -from_block
new_name is mapped to -to_block
rename_mw_lib move_lib Similar but not exactly same -from is mapped to -from_lib
-to is mapped to -to_lib
replace_cell_reference set_reference Closest match IC Compiler II does not have -view, -keep_connection
IC Compiler II has -block, -pin_rebind, -pin_verbose
replace_power_switch No equivalent command
report_access_preference_route_guide No equivalent command Not applicable
report_ahfs_options set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

report_annotated_check No equivalent command Target for future release

report_annotated_delay No equivalent command Target for future release
report_annotated_transition No equivalent command Target for future release
report_antenna_ratio check_routes -antenna Similar but not exactly same Similar but not exactly the same

report_antenna_rules report_antenna_rules 1-1 Mapping Added new -mode option

IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

report_aocvm report_ocvm Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

report_app_var report_app_var 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

report_area report_design -netlist Closest match -physical: not needed
-hierarchy is not supported
-designware: not applicable
report_area_recovery_options set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

report_attribute report_attributes Similar but not exactly same -quiet is not supported.

report_banking_guidance_strategy No equivalent command No longer needed

report_block_abstraction report_abstracts 1-1 Mapping
report_bounds report_bounds Similar but not exactly same -all: this is default behavior in IC Compiler II
-name: not applicable; you can specify the bound name / collection directly in IC Compiler II
report_buffer_tree report_buffer_trees Similar but not exactly same

report_buffer_tree_qor No equivalent command

report_bus No equivalent command Not supported
report_case_analysis report_case_analysis 1-1 Mapping
report_cell report_cells Similar but not exactly same -physical and -only_physical are not supported

report_cell_em report_cell_em Closest match In IC Compiler II, -scenarios is not supported yet.
In IC Compiler II, -significant_digits and -nosplit are new options.
report_cell_mode report_cell_modes Closest match IC Compiler II has additional options. Reporting of cell modes is modal in IC Compiler II; they are scenario-based in IC Compiler.
report_cell_physical No equivalent command Not supported
report_cell_vt_type report_attributes Similar but not exactly same

report_channel_capacity No equivalent command Not required

report_check_library_options n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
report_checkpoint_designs No equivalent command Not supported
report_clock report_clocks Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

report_clock_cell_spacing report_clock_cell_spacings 1-1 Mapping

report_clock_gating No equivalent command Not yet supported

report_clock_gating_check report_clock_gating_checks 1-1 Mapping

report_clock_timing report_clock_timing Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner. Some options are different between the tools.

report_clock_tree report_clock_qor Similar but not exactly same One command to report all clock-tree-related metrics
Different options and controls for improved usage
-premesh and -postmesh are not yet supported
report_clock_tree_optimization_options No equivalent command Not required

report_clock_tree_power report_clock_qor -type power Closest match report_clock_qor is one command to report all clock tree related metrics including the clock tree power
report_concurrent_clock_and_data_strategy No equivalent command Controls are through application options:
ccd.ignore_ports_for_boundary_identification
ccd.optimize_boundary_timing
ccd.skip_path_groups
report_congestion No equivalent command Use route_global -congestion_map_only
report_congestion_options No equivalent command
report_constraint report_constraints Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner. Some options are different between the tools.

report_critical_area No equivalent command Not applicable

report_crpr report_crpr Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

report_cts_batch_mode No equivalent command Not required

report_delay_calculation report_delay_calculation Closest match Command options in IC Compiler II related to modes, corners, and scenarios. The command is scenario-based in IC Compiler. IC Compiler II has
more options.
report_delay_calculation_options No equivalent command Not needed in IC Compiler II
report_delay_estimation_options report_extraction_options Similar but not exactly same

report_design report_design Closest match -physical is mapped to -all (or use -routing, -library, -netlist, or -floorplan)
report_design_lib No equivalent command Not applicable
report_design_mismatch report_design_mismatch Similar but not exactly same -summary: not needed since this is default behavior.
-class: not applicable; use -mismatch_type to specify what to report
report_design_physical report_design Closest match -design_setup is mapped to -library
-netlist, -floorplan, and -all: options have same names
-route is mapped to -routing
-utilization: use report_utilization command in IC Compiler II
report_direct_power_rail_tie No equivalent command Not required
report_disable_timing report_disable_timing Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II accepts object list

report_distributed_hosts check_host_options Similar but not exactly same Improved usage, added -host_options and -work_dir in IC Compiler II

report_distributed_route n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

report_dont_touch report_dont_touch Similar but not exactly same -class is not supported; you can specify a net or cell collection

report_dont_touch_net No equivalent command Not supported

report_drc_error_type gui_report_errors Closest match
report_droute_options n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
report_eco_history No equivalent command Not applicable
report_eco_physical_changes No equivalent command Not applicable
report_edit_groups report_edit_groups 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
report_em_options report_app_options em_* Similar but not exactly same

report_error_coordinates gui_get_error_data Closest match

report_extraction_options report_extraction_options Similar but not exactly same

report_fast_pba_analysis_options No equivalent command Target for future release

report_filler_placement No equivalent command Not required
report_fix_hold_options set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

report_flip_chip_bump_attributes No equivalent command Not required

report_flip_chip_driver_bump No equivalent command Not required
report_flip_chip_flyline_cross No equivalent command Not required
report_flip_chip_options No equivalent command Not required
report_floorplan_data write_floorplan Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_fp_clock_plan_options No equivalent command Not required

report_fp_feedthroughs report_feedthroughs Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

report_fp_macro_array No equivalent command Not required

report_fp_macro_options report_macro_constraints Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_fp_pin_constraints report_block_pin_constraints Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

report_fp_placement report_placement Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_fp_placement_strategy report_placement Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_fp_rail_constraints report_pg_strategies Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_fp_rail_extraction_options No equivalent command Not required
report_fp_rail_strategy report_pg_strategies Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_fp_rail_voltage_area_constraints No equivalent command Not required
report_fp_relative_location report_rp_groups Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_fp_shaping_strategy report_shaping_options Similar but not exactly same Improved usage; no options for command
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

report_fp_trace_mode_options No equivalent command Not required

report_fp_voltage_area_constraints No equivalent command Not required
report_fram_property report_frame_properties 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
report_groute_options n/a No equivalent command
report_hierarchy report_hierarchy Similar but not exactly same New in K-2015.06-SP2:
-noleaf is mapped to -no_leaf
-full is not supported
report_host_options report_host_options Similar but not exactly same -target is not supported

report_ideal_network To be implemented - No
target yet
report_ignored_layers report_ignored_layers 1-1 Mapping
report_instance_based_routing_rule report_clock_settings Closest match report_clock_settings is one command that reports all clock tree synthesis settings including the net-specific routing rules
report_inter_clock_delay_options report_clock_balance_groups 1-1 Mapping
report_interclock_relation No equivalent command Not required

report_internal_loads No equivalent command Not planned

report_io_antenna_properties get_attribute Similar but not exactly same Similar but not exactly the same

report_isolate_ports report_isolate_ports 1-1 Mapping IC Compiler II does not have -nosplit option
report_isolated_via n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
report_isolation_cell report_power_domains Closest match report_power_domains includes isolation strategies and related information
-domain is mapped to the power_domains argument
-port, -strategy, -verbose : No equivalent, but everything should be reported
report_keepout_margin report_keepout_margins Similar but not exactly same In IC Compiler, object are cells or library cells that have keepout margins
For example, report_keepout_margin MY_CELL
In IC Compiler II, objects are keepout margins
For example, report_keepout_margin [get_keepout_margins -of MY_CELL]
report_latch_loop_groups Target for future release 1-1 Mapping
report_latency_adjustment_options To be implemented - No
target yet
report_left_right_filler_rule No equivalent command Not required
report_level_shifter report_power_domains Closest match report_power_domains includes level-shifter strategy information
-domain is mapped to the power_domains argument
-verbose, -nosplit : No equivalent, but everything should be reported
report_lib report_lib Closest match Lots of options come from Library Compiler, which are not applicable to IC Compiler II
report_lib -power To be implemented - No
target yet
report_link_library_subset No equivalent command Not applicable
report_matching_type report_matching_types Similar but not exactly same The command in IC Compiler accepts pin or port list while in IC Compiler II, the command accepts the matching type list

report_metal_density No equivalent command Not applicable

report_milkyway_version No equivalent command Not applicable
report_mim report_mibs Similar but not exactly same Improved usage; no options for command

report_min_pulse_width No equivalent command Target for future release

report_mode report_cell_modes Similar but not exactly same

report_mpc_macro_array No equivalent command Not required

report_mpc_macro_options No equivalent command Not required
report_mpc_options No equivalent command Not required
report_mpc_pnet_options No equivalent command Not required
report_mpc_port_options No equivalent command Not required
report_mpc_rectilinear_outline No equivalent command Not required
report_mpc_ring_options No equivalent command Not required
report_mtcmos_pna_strategy set_pg_strategy Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_multisource_options report_multisource_clock_sink_group Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model
s
report_mw_lib report_ref_libs Closest match -unit_range is not supported
-mw_reference_library: use report_ref_libs
mw_lib argument is mapped to -library option of report_ref_libs
report_name_rules report_name_rules 1-1 Mapping New in K-2015.06-SP2
report_names report_names Similar but not exactly same New in K-2015.06-SP2
-original, -nosplit, and -dont_touch are not supported
report_net report_nets Similar but not exactly same Most of the options have no equivalent in IC Compiler II

report_net_changes No equivalent command Not applicable

report_net_delta_delay To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
report_net_fanout No equivalent command Will be supported in a future release
report_net_physical No equivalent command Not supported
report_net_routing_corridor get_routing_corridors Similar but not exactly same See man page

report_net_routing_layer_constraints report_routing_rules Similar but not exactly same See man page

report_net_routing_rules report_routing_rules Similar but not exactly same See man page

report_net_search_pattern No equivalent command No net pattern support in IC Compiler II

report_net_search_pattern_delay_estimation No equivalent command No net pattern support in IC Compiler II
_options
report_net_search_pattern_priority No equivalent command No net pattern support in IC Compiler II
report_noise To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
report_noise_calculation To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
report_ocvm report_ocvm Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner. 'arc_details' in IC Compiler can be replaced by 'get_timing_arc' in IC Compiler II

report_on_demand_netlist No equivalent command Not required

report_opcond_inference No equivalent command Closest match is report_pvt, but opconds not really used in IC Compiler II
report_operating_conditions report_lib Closest match
report_optimization_created_cells No equivalent command
report_optimize_dft_options No equivalent command
report_optimize_pre_cts_power_options No equivalent command Not required

report_parameter n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

report_path_group report_path_groups Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner, IC Compiler II command missing -expand option

report_pg_net No equivalent command Not supported

report_physical_bus No equivalent command Not supported
report_physical_signoff_options get_app_option_value Closest match get_app_option_value -name signoff.create_metal_fill.apply_nondefault_rules
report_pi_model No equivalent command timer command
report_pin_guides report_pin_guides Similar but not exactly same -pins and -nets: no equivalent in IC Compiler II; use the pin_guide collection instead

report_pin_name_synonym No equivalent command Not supported

report_pin_pad_physical_constraints report_block_pin_constraints Similar but not exactly same -cell is mapped to -cells
-pin_only is not supported
-pad_only is not supported
-chiplevel_pad_only is not supported
object_list is not supported
report_pin_shape No equivalent command Not supported
report_place_opt_strategy report_app_options Similar but not exactly same

report_pnet_options No equivalent command

report_port report_ports Similar but not exactly same -physical and -only_physical are not supported in IC Compiler II
-significant_digits: no equivalent in IC Compiler II yet on report_ports
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

report_power report_power Similar but not exactly same There are command UI differences between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II
PrimeTime PX consistency
report_power_calculation report_power_calculation Similar but not exactly same There are command UI differences between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II
PrimeTime PX consistency
report_power_domain report_power_domains Similar but not exactly same -scope, -operating_condition, and -hierarchy: no equivalent in IC Compiler II

report_power_guide No equivalent command

report_power_pin_info report_cells -power Closest match The report format and some content varies
report_power_plan_regions report_pg_regions Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

report_power_plan_strategy report_pg_strategies Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

report_power_ring_strategy report_pg_strategies Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_power_switch report_power_domains Closest match report_power_domains includes power switch information
report_preferred_routing_direction get_attribute Closest match Use the routing_direction attribute
report_preroute_advanced_via_rule report_pg_via_master_rules Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

report_preroute_drc_strategy No equivalent command Not required

report_preroute_focal_opt_strategy report_app_options Similar but not exactly same

report_primetime_options No equivalent command Not applicable

report_pst report_pst Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II is missing -scope option (not supported)
-verbose is not supported
report_qor report_qor Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II command missing option -physical

report_qor_snapshot No equivalent command Not applicable

report_qtm_model write_blackbox_timing_script Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
report_rail_integrity_layout_check_strategy No equivalent command

report_rail_options No equivalent command Not required

report_read_stream_options get_app_options Closest match See the read_gds application note (SolvNet article 2207670)
read_gds and read_oasis Note: read_gds and read_oasis are available only in icc2_lm_shell
report_reference report_references Similar but not exactly same -hierarchy is mapped to -hier

report_reference_cell_routing_rule No equivalent command Feature not yet supported

report_retention_cell report_power_domains Closest match report_power_domains includes retention strategies and related information
-domain is mapped to the power_domains argument
-verbose, -strategy : No equivalent, but everything should be reported
report_route_opt_strategy set_app_options route_opt.* Similar but not exactly same

report_route_opt_zrt_crosstalk_options report_app_options Similar but not exactly same report_app_options route_opt.flow.xtalk_reduction

report_route_options n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

report_route_rdl_options No equivalent command Not required
report_route_zrt_common_options report_app_options Similar but not exactly same report_app_options route.common.*

report_route_zrt_detail_options report_app_options Similar but not exactly same report_app_options route.detail.*

report_route_zrt_global_options report_app_options Similar but not exactly same report_app_options route.global.*

report_route_zrt_track_options report_app_options Similar but not exactly same report_app_options route.track.*

report_routing_corridors report_routing_corridors Similar but not exactly same refer to man report_routing_corridors

report_routing_corridors report_routing_corridors Similar but not exactly same -all: default behavior in IC Compiler II
-corridors is mapped to positional option routing_corridor_list
-check_connectivity is not supported
report_routing_rules report_routing_rules 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
report_rp_group_options report_attributes Similar but not exactly same Use option –application <rp_group>

report_saif report_switching_activity Closest match PrimeTime PX consistency; superset of report_saif

report_scaling_lib_group report_lib Closest match
report_scan_chain report_scan_chains 1-1 Mapping
report_scenario_options report_scenarios Closest match
report_scenarios report_scenarios Closest match
report_separate_process_options No equivalent command Not applicable
report_si_options To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
report_signal_em report_signal_em Closest match In IC Compiler II, -repair_file and -error_view are not supported yet.
In IC Compiler II, -nets is required to specify the nets to report, but IC Compiler does not require -nets to specify the nets.
report_signal_em_calculation No equivalent command Similar function as report_signal_em
report_size_only report_size_only Similar but not exactly same

report_skew_group report_clock_skew_groups Similar but not exactly same Does not support -clock

report_spacing_rules report_placement_spacing_rules 1-1 Mapping Command name changed

report_split_clock_gates_options No equivalent command Not required

report_starrcxt_options No equivalent command Not applicable

report_supply_net report_supply_nets Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II is missing -include_exception switch (included by default)

report_supply_port report_supply_ports Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II is missing Supply state names in the report

report_target_library_subset report_target_library_subset Similar but not exactly same New in K-2015.06-SP1

-object_list is mapped to -objects
report_threshold_voltage_group report_threshold_voltage_groups Similar but not exactly same

report_tie_nets No equivalent command Not supported

report_tile_power No equivalent command
report_timing report_timing Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II command missing option -exclude,-rise_exclude,-fall_exclude,,-slack_greater_than,-lesser_path,-greater_path,-loops

report_timing_derate report_timing_derate Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

report_timing_histogram To be implemented - No
target yet
report_timing_requirements report_exceptions Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II command matches with PrimeTime

report_tlu_plus_files report_lib -parasitic_tech; Similar but not exactly same

report_parasitic_parameters
report_top_implementation_options report_hierarchy_options No equivalent command Not needed in IC Compiler II; linking works automatically
UI for transparent interface optimization will be provided in a future release

report_total_power_strategy get_app_option_value -name Closest match

opt.power.mode
report_track report_tracks 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
report_transitive_fanin report_transitive_fanin 1-1 Mapping
report_transitive_fanout report_transitive_fanout 1-1 Mapping
report_unit_tiles No equivalent command
report_units report_user_units 1-1 Mapping
report_user_budgeted_delays No equivalent command Not required
report_via_master report_via_defs Similar but not exactly same -all: default in IC Compiler II
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

report_voltage_area report_voltage_areas Similar but not exactly same -all is not supported

report_voltage_area_routing_rule No equivalent command Will be supported in a future release

report_vt_filler_rule No equivalent command Not required
report_write_lib_mode No equivalent command Not supported
report_write_stream_options report_app_options / write_gds Closest match See the write_gds application note (SolvNet article 2060523)
report_xtalk_route_options n/a (classic router command) No equivalent command Not applicable
report_zrt_net_properties No equivalent command Not applicable
report_zrt_shield report_shields 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
reset_cell_mode reset_cell_mode 1-1 Mapping
reset_clock_tree_optimization_options No equivalent command Not required

reset_clock_tree_options remove_clock_tree_options No equivalent command This is not required as the functionality is covered by other commands

reset_clock_tree_references set_lib_cell_purpose -exclude cts Closest match Clock cell references are controlled by using the general set_lib_cell_purpose command
remove_clock_tree_reference_subset Clock-specific reference cell settings can be controlled through a different command, set_clock_tree_reference_subset

reset_concurrent_clock_and_data_strategy No equivalent command Controls are through application options:

ccd.ignore_ports_for_boundary_identification
ccd.optimize_boundary_timing
ccd.skip_path_groups
reset_cts_batch_mode No equivalent command Not required

reset_design reset_design 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

reset_fast_pba_analysis_options No equivalent command Target for future release
reset_fp_clock_plan_options No equivalent command Not required

reset_instance_based_routing_rule set_routing_rule -clear Similar but not exactly same Net-specific routing rules from set_routing_rule command are honored by clock tree synthesis; no separate command for this

reset_inter_clock_delay_options remove_clock_balance_groups Similar but not exactly same Various options in the IC Compiler command are not required in IC Compiler II

reset_latency_adjustment_options To be implemented - No
target yet
reset_mode reset_cell_mode 1-1 Mapping
reset_path reset_paths 1-1 Mapping
reset_reference_cell_routing_rule No equivalent command Feature not yet supported

reset_split_clock_gates_options No equivalent command Not required

reset_switching_activity reset_switching_activity Similar but not exactly same There are command UI differences between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II
PrimeTime PX consistency
reset_timing_derate reset_timing_derate Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner. IC Compiler II command options match with PrimeTime

reset_upf reset_upf 1-1 Mapping

resize_objects reshape_objects Similar but not exactly same Improved usage

resize_polygon resize_polygons Similar but not exactly same Improved usage

restore_design_settings No equivalent command Not supported

restore_spg_placement No equivalent command
return return 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
revert_cell_sizing revert_cell_sizing 1-1 Mapping
rotate_objects rotate_objects Similar but not exactly same In IC Compiler II additional options -snap grid, -by rotate is mapped to -angle, -force added

Example:
Usage: rotate_objects # Rotate objects
-anchor anchor_point (Anchor point:
Values: ll, ur, center)
-pivot point (Pivot point)
-snap grid (Grid to snap the object to)
-orient orient (Orientation value to be set on the objects:
Values: N, W, S, E, FS, FW, FN, FE)
-angle angle (Rotation angle in degrees:
Values: 90, 180, 270)
-force (To ignore locked status of the objects)
objects (Objects to rotate)

route_area n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

route_auto n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
route_detail n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
route_differential No equivalent command Not required
route_eco n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
route_flip_chip route_rdl_flip_chip Similar but not exactly same -nets has no change
-nets_in_file file has no change
-45_degree not supported
-route_by_input_net_order not supported
-routing_layer is mapped to -layers
-terminal_names is not supported
route_fp_proto No equivalent command Not required
route_global n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
route_group n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
route_htree No equivalent command Not yet supported

route_htree No equivalent command Not applicable

route_mesh_net route_clock_straps Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model

route_mesh_net No equivalent command Not applicable

route_opt route_opt 1-1 Mapping
route_rc_reduction No equivalent command Not applicable
route_rdl_differential route_rdl_differential Similar but not exactly same -nets collection_of_nets has no change
-nets_in_file nets_file has no change
-terminal_names collection_of_terminals not supported
-groups collection_of_groups not supported
-layers collection_of_layers has no change
route_rdl_flip_chip route_rdl_flip_chip 1-1 Mapping
route_search_repair No equivalent command Not applicable
route_spreadwires n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
route_track n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
route_widen_wire n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
route_zrt_auto route_auto 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
route_zrt_clock_tree route_group Similar but not exactly same Equivalent to route_group -all_clock_nets

route_zrt_detail route_detail 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

route_zrt_eco route_eco 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
route_zrt_global route_global 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
route_zrt_group route_group 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
route_zrt_track route_track 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
rp_group_inclusions get_rp_group_objects Similar but not exactly same Use -rp_group

rp_group_instantiations No equivalent command

rp_group_references get_rp_group_objects Similar but not exactly same Use option -cell

run_distributed_tasks run_block_script Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

run_parallel_jobs No equivalent command Not required

run_signoff No equivalent command Not applicable
saif_map saif_map Similar but not exactly same There are command UI differences between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II
PrimeTime PX consistency
save_design_settings No equivalent command Not supported
save_mw_cel save_block Similar but not exactly same -overwrite: similar to -force in IC Compiler II
-increase_version, -scenarios, and -check_only: not applicable
-hierarchy is mapped to -hierarchical
save_qtm_model No equivalent command Not required
save_upf save_upf 1-1 Mapping IC Compiler -supplemental maps to IC Compiler II -format supplemental
scan scan 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
seek seek 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
select_block_scenario set_block_to_top_map Similar but not exactly same set_block_to_top_map is more powerful (allows mapping of clocks)

Option mapping:
-scenarios and -block_scenario map to -corner and -mode
-block_references maps to -block; note that in IC Compiler II the mapping is specified for the cell instance

For example,

IC Compiler:
select_block_scenario -block_references blk -scenarios top_scen -block_scenario blk_scen

IC Compiler II:
set_block_to_top_map -block blk_inst -corner {block_corner top_corner} -mode {block_mode top_mode}
# blk_inst is the instantiation of blk
# block_corner, block_mode correspond to blk_scen
# top_corner, top_mode correspond to top_scen
select_mim_master_instance No equivalent command Not required
send_flow_status send_status Closest match -job_name is not supported
-stage_name is mapped to -status
-status is not supported
-host is not supported
-port is not supported
-eof is not supported
-verbose is not supported
set set 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
set_active_scenarios set_scenario_status Closest match The IC Compiler set_active_scenarios command specifies a list of scenarios to be active.
Usage: set_active_scenarios # specifies set of active scenarios
-all (set all scenarios active)
{ scenario_name1 scenario_name2 ... }
(specify set of active scenarios)

The IC Compiler II set_scenario_status command configures a list of scenarios and enables or disables the scenario for setup, hold, DRC, and so on
Usage: set_scenario_status # Setup scenario for setup, hold, etc. analysis
-setup setup_flag (Control setup analysis)
-hold hold_flag (Control hold analysis)
-power power_flag (Control power analysis)
-max_transition max_transition_flag
(Control max_transition DRC checking)
-max_capacitance max_capacitance_flag
(Control max_capacitance DRC checking)
-min_capacitance min_capacitance_flag
(Control min_capacitance DRC checking)
-active active_flag (Allow specified analysis types to happen)
-all (Turn on all analysis types)
-none (Turn off all analysis types)
scenario_list (List of scenarios)

set_ahfs_options set_app_options Closest match IC Compiler II has two application options related to high-fanout synthesis:
place_opt.initial_drc.global_route_based 0|1
place_opt.initial_drc.global_route_based_multi_threaded trueIfalse

For option mapping to the IC Compiler set_ahfs_options command:

-default_reference is mapped to set_lib_cell_purpose –include optimization
-enable_port_punching is on-by-default
-port_map_file is not supported
-constant_nets is not supported
-preserve_boundary_phase is on-by-default
-no_port_punching is no supported; use the set_freeze_ports command instead
-global_route is mapped to place_opt.initial_drc.global_route_based with a setting of 1
set_always_on_cell No equivalent command IC Compiler II handles always-on dynamically
set_always_on_strategy No equivalent command IC Compiler II handles always-on dynamically
set_annotated_check To be implemented - No
target yet
set_annotated_delay set_annotated_delay Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_annotated_transition set_annotated_transition Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_aocvm_coefficient set_aocvm_coefficient 1-1 Mapping

set_app_var set_app_var 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
set_area_recovery_options set_app_option Similar but not exactly same

set_attribute set_attribute Similar but not exactly same -class is not supported

set_auto_disable_drc_nets No equivalent command Not required

set_banking_guidance_strategy identify_multibit No equivalent command set_banking_guidance_strategy plus create_banking_guidance are mapped to identify_multibit
Note: In IC Compiler II, use -mv_cell for level-shifter and isolation cells
Options:
-register_group_file is not needed; merged with -input_map_file
-register | -mv_cell : New required options
-wns_threshold is replaced by -slack_threshold_file and -slack_threshold
-exclude_size_only_flops is removed; replaced by the general -exclude_instance option
-exclude_start_stop_scan_flops is not needed; excluded by default
-common_net_pins is not needed
-name_prefix is not needed; names are generated by concatenating single bit names
-maximum_flop_count is automatically determined
-minimum_flop_count is automatically determined
set_budgeted_delay set_latency_budget_constraints Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_buffer_opt_strategy set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

set_case_analysis set_case_analysis 1-1 Mapping

set_cell_degradation No equivalent command
set_cell_internal_power No equivalent command
set_cell_location set_cell_location 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
set_cell_mode set_cell_mode 1-1 Mapping
set_cell_row_type No equivalent command Not supported
set_cell_type No equivalent command Not supported
set_cell_vt_type set_cell_vt_type Similar but not exactly same Supported options are different:
-library is not supported
-lib_cell is mapped to -lib_cells
-vt_type is mapped to -vt_type
set_check_library_options n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
set_checkpoint_strategy No equivalent command Not supported
set_child_terminal No equivalent command Not required
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

set_cle_options No equivalent command Not applicable

set_clock_cell_spacing set_clock_cell_spacing Similar but not exactly same Does not support -clocks

set_clock_gating_check set_clock_gating_check 1-1 Mapping

set_clock_gating_registers No equivalent command Not supported

set_clock_groups set_clock_groups 1-1 Mapping

set_clock_latency set_clock_latency Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_clock_sense set_clock_sense 1-1 Mapping

set_clock_transition set_clock_transition Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_clock_tree_exceptions set_clock_balance_points Similar but not exactly same Same usage but simplified through a single command
set_dont_touch
set_size_only
set_dont_touch_network
set_clock_tree_exceptions \ set_freeze_ports –clock Similar but not exactly same Same usage but simplified
-preserve_hierarchy
set_clock_tree_optimization_options No equivalent command Not required

set_clock_tree_options \ cts.common.max_fanout Similar but not exactly same Same usage but simplified
-max_fanout
set_clock_tree_options \ set_max_transition Similar but not exactly same Same usage but simplified
-max_trans \ set_max_capacitance
-max_cap
set_clock_tree_options \ set_clock_routing_rules Similar but not exactly same Same usage but simplified
-routing_rule
set_clock_tree_options \ set_clock_routing_rules Similar but not exactly same Same usage but simplified
-routing_rule
set_clock_tree_options \ set_clock_tree_options \ Similar but not exactly same Same usage but simplified
-target_skew \ -target_skew \
-target_early_delay -target_latency
set_clock_tree_references set_lib_cell_purpose Similar but not exactly same Clock cell references are controlled by using the general set_lib_cell_purpose command
remove_clock_tree_reference_subset Clock-specific reference cell settings can be controlled by using a different command, set_clock_tree_reference_subset

set_clock_uncertainty set_clock_uncertainty Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_combinational_type No equivalent command Not applicable

set_command_option_value No equivalent command Not applicable
set_concurrent_clock_and_data_strategy ccd.ignore_ports_for_boundary_ident Closest match Multiple options consolidated to a single command
ification
ccd.optimize_boundary_timing
ccd.skip_path_groups
set_congestion_option -max_util place.coarse.congestion_driven_ Similar but not exactly same Changed to application options
placer_max_cell_density_threshold max_util
place.coarse.max_density
set_congestion_options place.coarse.congestion_driven_ Similar but not exactly same Only -max_util is supported; other options are not supported
max_util
set_connection_class No equivalent command Not applicable
set_context_margin No equivalent command Original Design Compiler command in IC Compiler; not supported in IC Compiler II
For budgets in IC Compiler II, use set_budget_margins
Usage: set_budget_margins # Define timing margins to be used in budgets
-corner corner_name (Corner for margin values)
-default (Set default for unspecified corners)
-setup (Apply only to setup budgets)
-hold (Apply only to hold budgets)
-prects (Apply only where the block adjust option is set to prects)
-target (Apply only where the block adjust option is set to target)
-actual (Apply only where the block adjust option is set to actual)
-postcts (Apply only where the block adjust option is set to target or actual)
-clock budget_clock_spec
(Specific clock for latency)
-from_clock budget_clock_spec
(Specific 'from' clock for crp)
-to_clock budget_clock_spec
(Specific 'to' clock for crp)
-launch margin (Apply on budget segment that launch in the block)
-capture margin (Apply on budget segment that capture in the block)
set_cost_priority To be implemented - No Not available yet - but planned
target yet
set_critical_range To be implemented - No Not available yet - but planned
target yet
set_cts_batch_mode No equivalent command Not required

set_cts_scenario No equivalent command Not required

set_current_command_mode set_current_command_mode 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

set_data_check set_data_check Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_default_drive No equivalent command Not required

set_default_driving_cell No equivalent command Not required
set_default_fanout_load No equivalent command Not required
set_default_input_delay No equivalent command Not required
set_default_load No equivalent command
set_default_output_delay No equivalent command Not required
set_delay_calculation_options No equivalent command Not required
set_delay_estimation_options No equivalent command Not required (covered by set_extraction_options)
set_design_attributes set_design_attributes Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler II is missing -models option (not supported)

set_die_area No equivalent command Not supported

set_direct_power_rail_tie No equivalent command Not used in IC Compiler II
set_disable_clock_gating_check set_disable_clock_gating_check 1-1 Mapping
set_disable_timing set_disable_timing Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner. '-loop_breaker' from IC Compiler II replaces '-restore' from IC Compiler

set_distributed_route n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

set_domain_supply_net set_domain_supply_net 1-1 Mapping UPF command
set_dont_touch set_dont_touch 1-1 Mapping IC Compiler and Design Compiler use a switch while IC Compiler II uses a Boolean value
set_dont_touch_network set_dont_touch_network 1-1 Mapping All Design Compiler and IC Compiler options are mapped 1:1 to IC Compiler II options
IC Compiler II supports two additional options, -clock_only and -clear
set_dont_touch_placement set_placement_status Similar but not exactly same additional option

set_dont_use set_lib_cell_purpose Closest match set_lib_cell_purpose provides finer control; use -exclude to exclude the lib_cell from specific engine(s).
set_dp_int_round No equivalent command Not required
set_drive set_drive Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_driving_cell set_driving_cell Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_droute_options n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

set_em_options set_app_options -name em.net_* Similar but not exactly same In IC Compiler II, -min and -max are no longer supported
In IC Compiler II, -healing_factor is no longer supported.
set_equal No equivalent command
set_error_view_property gui_set_error_browser_option Closest match
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

set_extraction_options set_extraction_options Closest match The commands are similar. Only option names are slightly different. For example, -max_cap_scale in IC Compiler is -late_cap_scale in IC Compiler II

IC Compiler II usage: set_extraction_options # set extraction options

-corners corners
-late_cap_scale late_cap_scale
-early_cap_scale early_cap_scale
-late_res_scale late_res_scale
-early_res_scale early_res_scale
-late_ccap_scale late_ccap_scale
-early_ccap_scale early_ccap_scale
-late_vr_horizontal_cap_scale late_vr_horizontal_cap_scale
-early_vr_horizontal_cap_scale early_vr_horizontal_cap_scale
-late_vr_vertical_cap_scale late_vr_vertical_cap_scale
-early_vr_vertical_cap_scale early_vr_vertical_cap_scale
-late_vr_horizontal_res_scale late_vr_horizontal_res_scale
-early_vr_horizontal_res_scale early_vr_horizontal_res_scale
-late_vr_vertical_res_scale late_vr_vertical_res_scale
-early_vr_vertical_res_scale early_vr_vertical_res_scale
-late_vr_via_res_scale late_vr_via_res_scale
-early_vr_via_res_scale early_vr_via_res_scale
-late_ccap_threshold late_ccap_threshold
-early_ccap_threshold early_ccap_threshold
-late_ccap_ratio late_ccap_ratio
-early_ccap_ratio early_ccap_ratio
-reference_direction vertical | horizontal | use_from_tluplus
-real_metalfill_extraction none | floating | ground | auto
-virtual_shield_extraction true | false
-enable_ccap_or_filtering true | false
set_false_path set_false_path 1-1 Mapping
set_fanout_load set_fanout_load 1-1 Mapping
set_fast_pba_analysis_options To be implemented - No
target yet
set_fix_hold To be implemented - No Not available and not planned
target yet
set_fix_hold_options set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

set_fix_multiple_port_nets set_app_options Closest match IC Compiler II has the following application option:
opt.port.eliminate_verilog_assign true|false
set_flip_chip_bump_attributes No equivalent command Not required
set_flip_chip_cell_site No equivalent command Not required
set_flip_chip_driver_array No equivalent command Not required
set_flip_chip_driver_island No equivalent command Not required
set_flip_chip_driver_ring No equivalent command Not required
set_flip_chip_driver_strip No equivalent command Not required
set_flip_chip_grid No equivalent command Not required
set_flip_chip_options No equivalent command Not required
set_fp_base_gate No equivalent command Not required
set_fp_black_boxes_estimated create_blackbox Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_fp_black_boxes_unestimated No equivalent command Not required
set_fp_block_ring_constraints set_pg_strategy Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_fp_clock_plan_options Clock Trunk Planning ->Clock Trun Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
Planning;
set_clock_trunk_endpoints
set_fp_flow_strategy No equivalent command Not required
set_fp_macro_array create_macro_array Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_fp_macro_options set_macro_constraints Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model

set_fp_pin_constraints set_block_pin_constraints Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model

set_fp_placement_strategy set_macro_constraints Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model

set_fp_power_pad_constraints set_power_io_constraints Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model

set_fp_rail_constraints set_pg_strategy Similar but not exactly same Strategy-based in IC Compiler II versus template-based in IC Compiler

set_fp_rail_extraction_options No equivalent command Not required

set_fp_rail_region_constraints set_pg_strategy Similar but not exactly same Strategy-based in IC Compiler II versus template-based in IC Compiler

set_fp_rail_strategy set_pg_strategy Similar but not exactly same Strategy-based in IC Compiler II versus template-based in IC Compiler

set_fp_rail_voltage_area_constraints set_pg_strategy; split_constraints Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_fp_relative_location set_macro_relative_location Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
remove_macro_relative_location
set_fp_shaping_strategy set_shaping_options Similar but not exactly same -default is mapped to -reset
-avoid_power_grid sbool not supported
-distance_to_power_grid double not supported
-keep_top_level_together sbool has no change
-min_channel_size double has no change
-utilization_slack double not supported
-add_channel_blockages string has no change
-adjust_macro_locations sbool not supported
-preserve_abutment sbool not supported
-max_shape_complexity integer not supported
-use_detailed_channel_size_estimation sbool not supported
-cell_area_driven string not supported
set_fp_strategy No equivalent command Not required
set_fp_trace_mode No equivalent command Not required
set_fp_voltage_area_constraints split_constraints Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_groute_options n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
set_hierarchy_color View->Assistants->Hierarchy Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
Exploration
set_host_options set_host_options Similar but not exactly same -submit_options is merged with -submit_command
-32bit is not supported
-pool is not supported
set_ideal_latency set_ideal_latency 1-1 Mapping
set_ideal_net No equivalent command Not required
set_ideal_network set_ideal_network Similar but not exactly same -dont_care_placement is not supported

set_ideal_transition set_ideal_transition 1-1 Mapping

set_ignore_cell_timing No equivalent command Not planned
set_ignored_layers set_ignored_layers 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
IC Compiler II has one new option: -verbose
set_ignored_layers set_ignored_layers Closest match
set_input_delay set_input_delay Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_input_transition set_input_transition Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner, IC Compiler II command options align with PrimeTime

set_instance_based_routing_rule set_routing_rule Similar but not exactly same Net-specific routing rules from set_routing_rule command are honored by clock tree synthesis; no separate command for this

set_inter_clock_delay_options create_clock_balance_group Similar but not exactly same Multiple options are consolidated into a single option, -offset_latencies
-target_delay_clock and -target_delay_value functionalities are supported through set_clock_tree_options
-honor_sdc is supported through cts.balance_groups.honor_source_latency application option
set_inter_clock_delay_options create_clock_balance_group Similar but not exactly same Multiple options are consolidated into a single option, -offset_latencies
-target_delay_clock and -target_delay_value functionalities are supported through set_clock_tree_options
-honor_sdc is supported through app_option cts.balance_groups.honor_source_latency
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

set_inter_io_ring_spacing set_pg_strategy Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

set_internal_object_color set_attribute $via Similar but not exactly same

cut_mask_constraint $color
set_isolate_ports set_isolate_ports Similar but not exactly same The same command in IC Compiler II adds true(default)|false option, which means that you can remove the isolation requirement by specifying
false on a port if it has been set previously. If true|false is not specified, the command matches IC Compiler 1-1.

Example:
set_isolate_ports qout #Specify that isolation is needed for qout
set_isolate_ports qout false #Specify that isolation is not needed for qout

set_isolation set_isolation 1-1 Mapping UPF command

-force_isolation option is not supported
set_isolation_cell map_isolation_cell Closest match Use map_isolation_cell UPF command
Convert -data_pin and -enable_pin options to UPF strategy with set_isolation
set_isolation_control set_isolation_control 1-1 Mapping UPF command
set_keepout_margin create_keepout_margin Closest match Command name changed and added -inner and -layers options
set_latch_loop_breakers set_latch_loop_breaker 1-1 Mapping
set_latency_adjustment_options set_latency_adjustment_options Similar but not exactly same Some options are different

set_leakage_optimization No equivalent command Not required

set_left_right_filler_rule create_left_right_filler_cells Similar but not exactly same Use create_left_right_filler_cells command to set and insert left/right filler cells. Supported options are different
The -left, -right, and -lib_cell options are combined to -lib_cell {{{center_cell_list1} {left_list1} {right_list1}}
set_level_shifter set_level_shifter 1-1 Mapping UPF command
set_level_shifter_cell map_level_shifter_cell Closest match Use the map_level_shifter_cell UPF command
Convert options to UPF strategy with set_level_shifter
set_level_shifter_strategy set_level_shifter 1-1 Mapping UPF command
set_level_shifter_threshold set_level_shifter -threshold Similar but not exactly same IC Compiler -voltage and -percent options map to set_level_shifter -threshold, but usage is different

set_lib_attribute set_attribute 1-1 Mapping IC Compiler options mapped to IC Compiler II 1-1

set_lib_cell_spacing_label set_placement_spacing_label Similar but not exactly same Different option names

set_libcell_subset No equivalent command Not required

set_link_library_subset No equivalent command Not supported
set_load set_load Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner, IC Compiler II command options align with PrimeTime

set_local_link_library No equivalent command Not supported

set_logic_dc No equivalent command
set_logic_one No equivalent command
set_logic_zero No equivalent command
set_macro_cell_bound_spot set_macro_constraints Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

set_matching_type No equivalent command

set_max_area No equivalent command Not required
set_max_capacitance set_max_capacitance Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner, additional '-db' option in IC Compiler II

set_max_delay set_max_delay Closest match Missing ' -group_path' in IC Compiler II. IC Compiler II matches with PrimeTime. No plan to match with IC Compiler.
set_max_dynamic_power No equivalent command Not required
set_max_fanout set_max_fanout 1-1 Mapping
set_max_leakage_power No equivalent command Not required
set_max_net_length set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

set_max_time_borrow set_max_time_borrow Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_max_transition set_max_transition Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner, additional '-db' option in IC Compiler II

set_mcmm_job_options No equivalent command Not required

set_message_info set_message_info 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
set_min_capacitance set_min_capacitance Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner, additional '-db' option in IC Compiler II

set_min_delay set_min_delay 1-1 Mapping

set_min_library No equivalent command Not required
set_min_pulse_width No equivalent command Target for future release
set_minimum_budgeted_delay set_latency_budget_constraints; Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
compute_budget_constraints
set_mode set_cell_mode 1-1 Mapping
set_mpc_macro_array No equivalent command Not required
set_mpc_macro_options No equivalent command Not required
set_mpc_options No equivalent command Not required
set_mpc_pnet_options No equivalent command Not required
set_mpc_port_options No equivalent command Not required
set_mpc_rectilinear_outline No equivalent command Not required
set_mpc_ring_options No equivalent command Not required
set_mtcmos_pna_strategy No equivalent command Not required
set_multi_vth_constraint set_max_lvth_percentage Similar but not exactly same In IC Compiler II can set percentage only

set_multi_vth_constraint -reset remove_max_lvth_percentages

set_multicycle_path set_multicycle_path 1-1 Mapping
set_multisource_options create_multisource_clock_sink_group Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model
Commands available for incremental changes and debug (*multisource_clock_sink_group*)
set_mw_lib_reference set_ref_libs Similar but not exactly same -reference_control_file is not supported in IC Compiler II
-mw_reference_library: similar as -ref_libs in IC Compiler II
libName: must have in IC Compiler, but optional in IC Compiler II with -library option
set_mw_technology_file read_tech_file Closest match -technology: not required; you can specify the technology file directly
-alf is not supported by read_tech_file
libName is not needed; read_tech_file applies to the current library
set_name set_attribute Similar but not exactly same You can change the name attribute directly in IC Compiler II

set_net_aggressors To be implemented - No Not implemented yet

target yet
set_net_routing_corridor add_to_routing_corridor Similar but not exactly same See man page

set_net_routing_corridor add_to_routing_corridor Similar but not exactly same

set_net_routing_layer_constraints set_routing_rule Similar but not exactly same -min_layer_name is mapped to -min_routing_layer
-max_layer_name is mapped to -max_routing_layer
set_net_routing_rule set_routing_rule Similar but not exactly same -rule is mapped to either -rule or -default_rule
set_attribute net physical_status -reroute is mapped to set_attribute net physical_status locked|minor_change|unrestricted
-timing_driven_spacing is not supported
-top_layer_probe has no equivalence
set_net_search_pattern_delay_estimation_op No equivalent command Use set_routing_rule on nets instead
tions
set_net_search_pattern_priority No equivalent command Not required
set_noise_immunity_curve To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
set_noise_lib_pin To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
set_noise_margin To be implemented - No Not implemented yet
target yet
set_object_boundary set_boundary Closest match -bbox and -boundary are mapped to -boundary
-keep_* and -ignore_fixed are not supported
set_object_fixed_edit set_fixed_objects Similar but not exactly same Improved usage

set_object_shape set_object_shape Similar but not exactly same Improved usage

IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

set_object_snap_type set_snap_setting Similar but not exactly same set_object_snap_type , command not supported,
set_snap_settings, supported
set_opcond_inference No equivalent command Not required
set_operating_conditions set_operating_conditions 1-1 Mapping
set_opposite To be implemented - No Not requested yet
target yet
set_optimization_strategy set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

set_optimize_dft_options set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

set_optimize_pre_cts_power_options No equivalent command Not required

set_output_clock_port_type No equivalent command Not required

set_output_delay set_output_delay Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_pad_physical_constraints set_signal_io_constraints Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

set_parameter n/a No equivalent command Not applicable

set_partial_on_translation set_partial_on_translation 1-1 Mapping UPF command
set_partition_data No equivalent command Not required
set_path_margin set_path_margin Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_pg_pin_model No equivalent command Must edit in IC Compiler II Library Manager

set_physical_signoff_options set_app_options Closest match set_app_options -name signoff.create_metal_fill.apply_nondefault_rules -value false

set_physopt_cpulimit_options No equivalent command

set_pi_model To be implemented - No
target yet
set_pin_model Not supported
set_pin_name_synonym No equivalent command Not supported
set_pin_physical_constraints set_individual_pin_constraints Similar but not exactly same -pin_name string is mapped to -pins
-cell string has no change
-layers layer_list has is mapped to -allowed_layers
-width float has no change
-depth float has is mapped to length
-side int has no change
-offset float has no change
-order int not supported
-off_edge center, location or auto has no change
-location coordinate has no change
-pin_spacing int has no change
-exclude_sides string not supported
-nets object_list has no change
object_list not supported, use -ports, pins, nets, cells options
set_place_opt_cts_strategy No equivalent command
set_place_opt_strategy set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

set_pnet_options No equivalent command Power net check is default

set_port_attributes set_port_attributes 1-1 Mapping UPF command
-repeater_supply not supported yet (IC Compiler II)
set_port_fanout_number No equivalent command
set_port_location No equivalent command Not supported
set_power_guide create_voltage_area Closest match No direct mapping for this command, but you can change the exclusive move bounds that it refers to into a voltage area (gas station)

set_power_net_to_voltage_area No equivalent command Available power nets implied by power domains of that voltage area
set_power_plan_strategy set_pg_strategy Similar but not exactly same -core option has no change
-voltage_areas option has not change
-polygon option has no change
-macros option has no change
-power_plan_regions is mapped to -pg_regions
-template not supported
-extension option has no change
-blockage option has no change
set_power_ring_strategy set_pg_strategy Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_power_switch_cell map_power_switch Closest match Use the map_power_switch UPF command
library cell name maps to -lib_cells
-is_macro is determined from the reference library and is not needed
-switch and -pg_pin are not needed
set_power_switch_place_pattern_strategy set_power_switch_placement_patter Similar but not exactly same -flip and -connect_power_switch are not supported
n -connect_power_switch is not needed; the intra-pattern control net connection is always done during power-switch insertion
set_prefer set_lib_cell_purpose Similar but not exactly same

set_preferred_routing_direction set_attribute Similar but not exactly same set_attribute -objects [get_layers layer_names] -name routing_direction -value horizontal|vertical

set_preroute_advanced_via_rule set_pg_via_master_rule Closest match -move_via_to_center not supported

-offset_both_sides not supported
-x_offset_recommended not supported
-y_offset_recommended not supported
-x_offset distance is mapped to -offset
-y_offset distance is mapped to -offset
-x_step distance not supported
-y_step distance not supported
-cut_layer not supported
-contact_codes is mapped to -contact_code
-cut_spacings is mapped to -cut_spacing
-size_by_via_area not supported
-size_by_array_dimensions is mapped to -via_array_dimension
-rotation_mode is mapped to -orient
-align_stack not supported
set_preroute_drc_strategy No equivalent command Not required
set_preroute_focal_opt_strategy set_app_options Similar but not exactly same

set_preroute_special_rules No equivalent command Not required

set_preserve_clock_gate No equivalent command Not required
set_primetime_options No equivalent command Not applicable
set_propagated_clock set_propagated_clock 1-1 Mapping
set_pulse_clock_cell No equivalent command Not required
set_qtm_global_parameter create_blackbox_constraint Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

set_qtm_port_drive create_blackbox_drive_type Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

set_qtm_port_load create_blackbox_load_type Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

set_qtm_technology No equivalent command Not required

set_rail_integrity_layout_check_strategy No equivalent command
set_rail_options No equivalent command Not required
set_read_stream_options set_app_options Closest match See the read_gds application note (SolvNet article 2207670)
read_gds and read_oasis Note: read_gds and read_oasis are available only in icc2_lm_shell
set_reference_cell_routing_rule No equivalent command Feature not yet supported

set_related_supply_net set_related_supply_net Similar but not exactly same -reset is not supported; use reset_upf

set_resistance No equivalent command Not supported in IC Compiler II

IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

set_retention_cell map_retention_cell Closest match Duplicate of map_retention_cell UPF command

-cell_type maps to -lib_cell_type
-retention_pin is not needed, comes from UPF strategy
library cell argument is mapped to -lib_cells
set_retention_control set_retention_control 1-1 Mapping UPF command
-assert_r_mutex option not supported (IC Compiler II)
-assert_s_mutex option not supported (IC Compiler II)
-assert_rs_mutex option not supported (IC Compiler II)
set_route_flip_chip_options No equivalent command Not required
set_route_mode_options n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
set_route_opt_strategy set_app_options route_opt.* Similar but not exactly same

set_route_opt_zrt_crosstalk_options set_app_options route_opt.* Similar but not exactly same

set_route_option (no need; covered by No equivalent command Not applicable

-enable_user_enter_sub_route_type define_user_attribute)
set_route_rdl_options No equivalent command Not required
set_route_type n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
set_route_zrt_common_options set_app_options Closest match set_app_options -name route.common.allow_pg_as_shield -value false
set_route_zrt_detail_options set_app_options Closest match set_app_options -name route.detail.antenna -value false
set_route_zrt_global_options set_app_options Closest match set_app_options -name route.detail.antenna -value false
set_route_zrt_track_options set_app_options Closest match set_app_options -name route.track.crosstalk_driven -value false
set_row_type No equivalent command Not supported
set_rp_group_options set_rp_group_options Closest match Same command but different options:
-alignment options are mapped to –alignment left | right | pin
-pin_align_name is mapped to -pin_name
-cts_option is mapped to -optimization_restriction
-route_opt_option is mapped to -optimization_restriction
-psynopt_option is mapped to -optimization_restriction
-allow_keepout_over_tapcell is mapped to option during add_to_rp_group using “allow_overlap”
-allow_non_rp_cells is mapped to the place.rp.allow_non_rp_cells application option
-group_orient is mapped to -group_orientation (values are different too)
-auto_blockage is on-by-default
-cell_orient_opt, -disable_buffering, -anchor_column, -anchor_row, -max_rp_width, and -max_rp_height are not supported
-ignore and -ignore_rows are dropped
set_scaling_lib_group No equivalent command Not required
set_scenario_options set_scenario_status Similar but not exactly same

set_scope set_scope 1-1 Mapping UPF command

set_separate_process_options No equivalent command Not applicable
set_si_options set_app_options -name Similar but not exactly same Not all of the options are available in IC Compiler II yet
time.si_enable_analysis
set_size_only set_size_only 1-1 Mapping IC Compiler and IC Compiler II have the same UI for this command
set_skew_group create_clock_skew_group Similar but not exactly same Does not support -target_skew and -target_early_delay options

set_spacing_label_rule set_placement_spacing_rule Similar but not exactly same different option name

set_split_clock_gates_options No equivalent command Not required

set_starrcxt_options No equivalent command Not applicable

set_steady_state_resistance No equivalent command Not applicable
set_stream_layer_map_file set_layer_map_file Closest match New in K-2015.06
-lib_name is mapped to -library
-remove is mapped to the remove_layer_map_file command
-format: in, out are not supported, use gds instead
set_switching_activity set_switching_activity Closest match There are command UI differences between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II
PrimeTime PX consistency
set_synlib_dont_get_license No equivalent command Not applicable
set_target_library_subset Similar but not exactly same -object_list is mapped to -objects
-milkyway_reflibs: not applicable in IC Compiler II
set_timing_derate set_timing_derate Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

set_timing_ranges No equivalent command Not required

set_tlu_plus_files read_parasitic_tech; Closest match In IC Compiler, the TLUPlus files are loaded based on set_tlu_plus_files when the floorplan is created.
set_parasitic_parameters In IC Compiler II, the TLUPlus files need to be explicitly loaded using read_parasitic_tech.

Usage: read_parasitic_tech # read tlu plus files

-tlup tlup_files
-layermap layer_map_file
-name name

set_parasitic_parameters # Set parasitic parameter for extraction

-corners corner
-early_spec early_spec
-early_temperature early_temperature
-late_spec late_spec
-late_temperature late_temperature
-library library_name
set_top_implementation_options set_hierarchy_options No equivalent command Not needed in IC Compiler II; linking works automatically
UI for transparent interface optimization will be added in a future release

set_total_power_strategy set_app_options -name Closest match

opt.power.mode -value total
set_true_delay_case_analysis No equivalent command Not needed in IC Compiler II
set_undoable_attribute set_attribute Similar but not exactly same -class is not supported

set_ungroup ungroup_cells Closest match None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead
set_unix_variable setenv 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
set_user_grid set_grid Closest match
set_utilization No equivalent command Not required
set_via_array_size set_via_def Similar but not exactly same -array_size is mapped to -size
positional argument via_collection is mapped to -vias
set_voltage set_voltage Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner. IC Compiler II command options align with PrimeTime

set_voltage_model No equivalent command Not applicable

set_vt_filler_rule To be implemented
set_write_stream_options set_app_options Closest match See the write_gds application note in SolvNet for detailed usage
write_gds and write_oasis
set_xtalk_route_options No equivalent command Not applicable
set_zero_interconnect_delay_mode set_app_options -name Closest match
time.delay_calculation_style
-value zero_interconnect
set_zrt_net_properties No equivalent command Not applicable
setenv setenv 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
sh sh 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
sh_list_key_bindings No equivalent command Not applicable
shape_fp_blocks shape_blocks Similar but not exactly same -rectilinear not supported
-incremental string has no change
-channels has no change
-refine_placement not supported
-constraint_file string has no change
-top_down not supported
-sliver_threshold double not supported
-place_submacros not supported
shell_is_in_upf_mode No equivalent command
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

signoff_autofix_drc signoff_fix_drc 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

signoff_calculate_hier_antenna_property signoff_calculate_hier_antenna_prope 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
rty
signoff_drc signoff_check_drc 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
signoff_metal_fill signoff_create_metal_fill 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
signoff_opt No equivalent command Not applicable
size_cell size_cell Closest match -freeze_silicon is not supported
sizeof_collection sizeof_collection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
skew_opt No equivalent command Not required

slot_wire No equivalent command Not required

snap_objects snap_objects Similar but not exactly same -snap_pin_to_edge is not supported

socket socket 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

sort_collection sort_collection 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
sort_fp_pins No equivalent command Not required
source source 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
split split 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
split_clock_gates No equivalent command Not yet supported

split_clock_net synthesize_multisource_clock_subtree Closest match Simplified usage model

s *multisource_clock_subtree* commands control structural multisource clock tree synthesis
*multisource*name* application options control the naming conventions
Command does merging, splitting, and optimization of the postmesh structure to meet QoR targets; optimize_clock_tree -postmesh is no longer
required
split_multisource_clock synthesize_multisource_clock_taps Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model.
*multisource_clock_tap* commands control regular multisource clock tree synthesis
*multisource*name* application options control naming conventions
Command merges clock gates before splitting
-copy_constraints is not required; constraints are copied by default
-ocv_aware, -remove_unused_taps, tap synthesis options are not yet supported
split_mw_lib No equivalent command Not supported
split_net No equivalent command Not applicable
split_objects split_objects Similar but not exactly same -x, -y, not supported
-line, supported
-gap not supported
split_rdl_route split_rdl_routes 1-1 Mapping
split_register_bank split_multibit 1-1 Mapping Command name change
split_zrt_net No equivalent command Not applicable
spread_spare_cells spread_spare_cells Closest match -bbox is mapped to -boundary
-respect_voltage_areas is mapped to -voltage_areas
-polygon is mapped to -boundary
spread_zrt_wires spread_wires 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
start_gui gui_start 1-1 Mapping
stop_gui gui_stop 1-1 Mapping
stretch_wire Edit->Stretch Similar but not exactly same Simplified usage model

string string 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

sub_instances_of No equivalent command Not supported
subst subst 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
suppress_message suppress_message 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
swap_cell_locations No equivalent command Not required
switch switch 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
synthesize_fp_rail No equivalent command Not required
synthesize_fp_rings No equivalent command Not required
tell tell 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
time time 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
trace trace 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
transform_coordinates No equivalent command Not supported
trim_fill_eco No equivalent command Not applicable
unalias unalias 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
uncommit_fp_soft_macros uncommit_block Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

uncompress_scenarios No equivalent command Not required

undefine_bus No equivalent command Not supported
undo undo Similar but not exactly same -all is mapped to -levels
-mark is mapped to -marker
undo_config set_app_options -name Similar but not exactly same -max_depth: shell.undo.max_levels
shell.undo.enabled -value false -max_memory: shell.undo.max_memory
set_app_options -name -enable and -disable: shell.undo.enabled
shell.undo.max_levels -value 100 -depth and -memory are not supported
set_app_options -name
shell.undo.max_memory -value
1000000000
undo_mark create_undo_marker Similar but not exactly same

ungroup ungroup_cells Similar but not exactly same -prefix, -simple_names, -small, -force, -soft, -start_level, and -all_instances are not supported

uniquify uniquify Similar but not exactly same -force and -dont_skip_empty_designs are not supported
-cell is mapped to the cell_list positional argument
-base_name and -new_name: no such fine control in IC Compiler II; use the design.uniquify_naming_style application option to specify the naming
style of the new reference
uniquify_fp_mw_cel uniquify Similar but not exactly same -block_abstractions, -store_mim_property, and mw_cel_name: not applicable

unload No equivalent command Not applicable

unset unset 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
unset_hierarchy_color remove_colors Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

unset_power_guide remove_voltage_areas Closest match Removes gas station voltage areas

unsetenv unsetenv 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
unsuppress_message unsuppress_message 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
update update 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
update_bounds remove_from_bound / Similar but not exactly same -add is mapped to add_to_bound
add_to_bound -remove is mapped to remove_from_bound
-bound is mapped to bound object.
update_clock_latency compute_clock_latency 1-1 Mapping
update_flip_chip_pin_locations No equivalent command Not required
update_lib No equivalent command Not applicable
update_lib_model No equivalent command
update_lib_pg_pin_model No equivalent command
update_lib_pin_model No equivalent command
update_lib_voltage_model No equivalent command
update_physical_bus No equivalent command Not supported
update_power_plan_region No equivalent command Not required
update_routing_corridor create_routing_corridor_shape and Similar but not exactly same See man pages
remove_routing_corridor_shapes

update_routing_corridor create_routing_corridor_shape Similar but not exactly same -mode add is mapped to create_routing_corridor_shape
remove_routing_corridor_shapes -mode remove is mapped to remove_routing_corridor_shapes
-mode update: use set_attribute
-corridor is mapped to -routing_corridor of create_routing_corridor_shape
-bbox and -rectangles are mapped to -boundary
update_timing update_timing 1-1 Mapping
update_voltage_area set_voltage_area Similar but not exactly same Different usage. Refer to multivoltage document for details.
IC Compiler IC Compiler II Category Comments

upf_version upf_version 1-1 Mapping

uplevel uplevel 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
upvar upvar 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
variable variable 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
verify_lvs check_lvs 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
verify_pg_nets verify_pg_nets Similar but not exactly same -error_cell not supported
-std_cell_pin_connection is mapped to -check_std_cell_pins
-macro_pin_connection is mapped to -check_macro_pins
-pad_pin_connection is mapped to -check_pad_pins
-nets option has no change
verify_rail_integrity No equivalent command
verify_route n/a No equivalent command Not applicable
verify_zrt_route check_routes 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
virtual_ipo estimate_timing Similar but not exactly same None of the options are supported; use the improved feature instead

vwait vwait 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1

which which 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
while while 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
widen_zrt_wires widen_wires To be implemented - No Options match IC Compiler 1-1
target yet
win_select_objects win_select_objects 1-1 Mapping
win_set_filter win_set_filter 1-1 Mapping
win_set_select_class win_set_select_class 1-1 Mapping
window_stretch Edit->Stretch Closest match Simplified usage model
write No equivalent command Not supported; use individual write_*
write_aif write_aif 1-1 Mapping Simplified usage model
write_app_var write_app_var 1-1 Mapping Options match IC Compiler 1-1
write_cell_expansion No equivalent command Not required
write_def write_def Similar but not exactly same -output is mapped to file name directly in IC Compiler II
-unit is mapped to -units
-compressed is mapped to -compress method
-all_vias is mapped to -include_tech_via_definitions
-lef is not supported
-no_legalize and -verbose are not supported
-via_style_as_generated: default behavior in IC Compiler II
Other options are mapped to -include and -exclude options
write_design_lib_paths No equivalent command Not supported
write_design_settings No equivalent command Not supported
write_environment No equivalent command Not supported
write_flip_chip_nets No equivalent command Not required
write_floorplan write_floorplan Similar but not exactly same -create_terminal is mapped to -include and -exclude
-create_bound is mapped to -include and -exclude
-placement {io std_cell hard_macro soft_macro terminal} is mapped to -include and -exclude
-row is mapped to -include and -exclude
-track is mapped to -include and -exclude
-no_bound is mapped to -include and -exclude
-no_voltage_area is mapped to -include and -exclude
-no_plan_group not supported
-no_placement_blockage is mapped to -include and -exclude
-no_route_guide is mapped to -include and -exclude
-preroute is mapped to -include and -exclude
-net_shape is mapped to -include and -exclude
-user_shape is mapped to -include and -exclude
-include_shapes_on_non_routing_layers is mapped to -include and -exclude
-all is mapped to -include and -exclude
-cell mw_cel_name not supported
-no_create_boundary is mapped to -include and -exclude
-pin_guide is mapped to -include and -exclude
-objects {<patten>} has no change
-sm_placement {io std_cell hard_macro soft_macro terminal} is mapped to -include and -exclude
-sm_placement_blockage is mapped to -include and -exclude
-sm_route_guide is mapped to -include and -exclude
-sm_plan_group is mapped to -include and -exclude
-sm_voltage_area is mapped to -include and -exclude
-sm_bound is mapped to -include and -exclude
-sm_cell_row is mapped to -include and -exclude
-sm_track is mapped to -include and -exclude
-sm_preroute is mapped to -include and -exclude
write_lib No equivalent command Not applicable
write_lib_specification_model No equivalent command Not applicable
write_link_library No equivalent command Not supported
write_mw_lib_files write_tech_file Closest match -technology: not required. Default behavior of write_tech_file
-reference_control_file is not supported
-stream_layer_map_file is not supported
-output: not required. Specify the file name directly in IC Compiler II
write_parasitics write_parasitics Similar but not exactly same

write_physical_constraints No equivalent command Not supported

write_physical_script No equivalent command Not supported
write_pin_pad_physical_constraints write_pin_constraints Similar but not exactly same -library library not supported
-cell cell not supported
-constraint_type side_only | side_order | side_location (default) is mapped to -physical_pin_constraint
-pin_only change to -pins
-pad_only change to -ports
-objects object_list change to -nets, -pins, -ports, -bundles
file change to -file_name
write_plib No equivalent command Not applicable
write_power_plan_regions No equivalent command Not required
write_rail_integrity_strategy No equivalent command
write_rail_options No equivalent command
write_route write_routes (K-2015.06-SP1) write_routes outputs routing, write_floorplan outputs routing blockages
Similar but not exactly same User attributes and via definitions are on-by-default in IC Compiler II
-skip_route_guide and -output_metal_fill are removed in IC Compiler II
write_rp_groups write_rp_groups Similar but not exactly same Differences in options

write_saif write_saif Similar but not exactly same There are command UI differences between IC Compiler and IC Compiler II
PrimeTime PX consistency
write_script write_script Similar but not exactly same Different usage
In IC Compiler II, this command writes the design constraints and settings to a target directory. Use -include and -exclude to control what data is
written out.
write_sdc write_sdc Similar but not exactly same Infastructure difference due to options such as -mode or -corner

write_sdf No equivalent command Not supported in IC Compiler II

write_stream write_gds Similar but not exactly same set_write_stream_options plus write_stream are mapped to write_gds options in IC Compiler II
See the man page for a detailed description of the options
write_verilog write_verilog Similar but not exactly same -pg, -no_*, -empty_module, -wire_declaration -supply_statement etc are mapped to -include and -exclude in IC Compiler II
-force_output_references and -force_no_output_references are mapped to -force_reference and -force_no_reference
-keep_backslash_before_hiersep: not applicable
-diode_port: default behavior in IC Compiler II
-no_unconnected_cells, -unconnected_ports, -output_net_name_for_tie, and -verbose are not supported
-macro_definition is mapped to -hierarchy all
-top_only is mapped to -hierarchy top
write_via_region report_via_regions 1-1 Mapping Equivalent function but different option names
IC Compiler II report_via_regions is design-based. All via region information is exported by default.