design_vision & If the command prompt appears (or the GUI opens), you have successfully downloaded and installed Design Compiler. Even with the correct download, you may encounter errors.

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export SNPSLMD_LICENSE_FILE=27000@your_license_server export SYNOPSYS_HOME=/tools/synopsys export DC_HOME=$SYNOPSYS_HOME/DC export PATH=$DC_HOME/bin:$PATH export LM_LICENSE_FILE=27000@lic_server Step 7: Verify Installation Launch Design Compiler:

If you are a student, a recent graduate in VLSI, or a professional looking to set up a new workstation, you will inevitably ask the question: