Using the Efinity Database Export Utility (Beta)
You can use the Efinity Database Export Utility to export Efinity databases and ancillary files.
efx_export[.exe] [--help] --prj PRJ <operation> [<operation option>]Important: The Efinity Database Export Utility is in beta in the
Efinity software v2025.2. The tool currently only supports exporting
input placement files (.placeloc).
| Option (Long) | Option (Short) | Input | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| --help | -h | None | Show help. |
| --prj | N/A | Filename | Efinity XML project file name. |
| Option (Long) | Option (Short) | Input | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| --placeloc | N/A | Filename | Export the current cell placement locations in a format suitable as
input for the --loc_assignment option on the
efx_pnr tool. |
Export Input Placement Files
efx_export --prj helloworld.xml --placeloc foobar.placeloc