

Click More Options to define the preferred import method.You are returned to the Import dialog box and the selected filename appears in the field labeled Import File Name (Source). After selecting the design to import, ex1.sp for this example, click OK.Alternatively, you can enter the full path and file name in the Selection field. Navigate to the directory containing your source file in the Directories field, then click the file in the Files field.The Import File Selection dialog box appears. To specify the path and filename of the file you want to import, click Browse in the Import dialog box.In the Import dialog box, select Netlist File from the File Type drop-down list if it isn't already displayed.In the Import dialog box, choose the type of file to import, specify the filename and supply other basic information needed by the translator. Choose File > Import to access the import dialog and import your design from the ADS Main or Schematic window.

This will remove any active designs from memory.

You have the option of generating either an ADS Schematic or an ADS Netlist plus an ADS Schematic with a NetlistInclude component depending on your selections. Performing a translation via the Netlist Translator enables you to easily define the translation criteria and translate your netlist file. This section describes the procedures for importing Spectre or SPICE netlist files into ADS using the Netlist Translator.
