Floating Directive Object

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Parent category: Violations Associated with Others

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Summary

This violation occurs when there is a floating Parameter Set directive, NoERC directive, Differential Pair directive, or Probe object.

Notification

If a design project is being finalized and contains a floating Parametric Set directive, NoERC directive, Diff Pair directive, or Probe object, this is indicated during project Validation by demonstrating the warning in the Messages panel

A notification is displayed in the Messages panel in the following format:

Floating <Parameter Set directive, NoERC directive, Differential Pair directive, or Probe object> at <coordinates>,

where:

  • Parameter Set directive, NoERC directive, Differential Pair directive, or Probe object is the floating object located on the design space. 
  • Coordinate is the location at which the floating parameter is located on the design space. 

Recommendation for Resolution

Attach the floating Parameter Set directive, NoERC directive, Differential Pair directive, or Probe object to their intended location. 

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