Actel Silicon Explorer II User Manual page 17

the desired probe file. You may also open a probe file in Silicon
Explorer by double-clicking the "Open Actel Probe File" icon.
Explore uses a .prb file exported from Designer during analysis.
The exported file contains device information, net names, and node
location information. After the .prb file opens, verify the
information displayed in the tree structure in the Analyze window.
To export a probe file from Designer:
1. Launch Designer.
2. Open your design file.
3. Open the Export dialog box. Select Export from the File menu to
view the Export dialog box (Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-3. Designer File Export Dialog Box
4. Select Auxiliary File from the File Type pull-down menu.
5. Select Probe from the Type pull-down menu.
6. Select OK to continue.
To verify the checksum:
First, ensure that that the SDO/TDO is connected. Then click the
Checksum button. Once you open a Probe file and make a device
connection, read the checksum of the target device and compare it to
Using the Command Module
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