Can I run FastChip 2.x from the command line?

Some designers prefer to use command line-driven or batch-

oriented programs. Others prefer to avoid a graphical interface 

unless absolutely required.
 
FastChip 2.x provides a non-graphical, command-line 

capability. FastChip commands are executed by opening a 

Windows DOS box or command prompt. The method to open 

a DOS box or command prompt depends upon  the version of Windows 

installed on your computer.
 
Documentation on using the command-line interface is available 

in Command_Line_Tools_Users_Guide.pdf, located under the 

FastChip installation directory in the following path
 
… \Fastchip\Docs\Triscend Tool Processes
 
There are a few advantages to using the command line option.
 
· Directly execute the desired FastChip function.
· Gain access to options unavailable from the FastChip graphical 

  interface.
· Reduce overall memory requirements while using FastChip.
· Execute multiple FastChip command-line functions from a user-

  defined DOS batch program or using various Make utilities.
· Download a configuration image using a low-end computer.
 
To see a list of available options, type the following at the command prompt:
 
csoc <Enter>
 
This command launches the FastChip 'csoc' environment, which 

might take a few seconds to load.  Without any command-line 

arguments, 'csoc' displays the available options.

For a quick summary of a 'csoc' command, type the following at the command prompt:

csoc help <command_name> <Enter>

For a detailed description of all options and usage, type the following at the command prompt:

csoc man <command name> <Enter>