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Altera_Forum
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16 years ago

Can using .qxp as source file reduce compilation time?

Hi, I would like to know how does using .qxp as source file helps to reduce compilation time in a team-based design environment? Thanks and cheers!
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16 years ago

I'm pretty sure .qxp as source only supports post-synthesis, i.e. it won't preserve placement and routing. So it certainly will cut down your synthesis time, but wouldn't have any affect on fit time. You'd have to decide if that's worth it. (I think .qxp as source will support placement and routing in the upcoming release. Not positive though.)