Choose your target release version (e.g., V-2023.12 , W-2024.09 ).
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The Synopsys Installer is a prerequisite tool that manages the installation of all Synopsys EDA products. Extract the installer archive and run it: synopsys design compiler download
: Most Synopsys tools require the Synopsys Installer utility (Linux-only for many EDA tools) to manage the actual software retrieval and extraction.
Use the official installer provided on SolvNet. Unpack Files: Extract the Design Compiler package. Configure License: Set the SNPSLMD_LICENSE_FILE variable.
Design Compiler operates in multiple modes depending on your design constraints and complexity. The tool can be run via a Graphical User Interface (GUI) called , or via the command line interface using Design Compiler Topographical (DCT) or Design Compiler NXT (DC-NXT) for advanced node planning. Choose your target release version (e
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(often listed under "Synthesis" or "Implementation" categories). Choose the Version: Select the desired release (e.g., S-2021.06-SP5
Ubuntu is , though some users have reported success with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS using compatibility libraries and workarounds. For production environments, always use officially supported distributions.
Choose a standard installation path, such as /tools/synopsys/dc_V-2023.12 .
Go to the official Synopsys SolvNetPlus portal. If you do not have an account, click . You will need your company email address and your Synopsys Site ID (found on your company's software license agreement). Step 2: Navigate to Downloads