Remote access to Cadence using Cygwin

To use cadence remotely you will need to install cygwin. Goto www.cygwin.com here and then click on "Install and update now", this will download the setup file, run the setup file and follow the steps as shown in figures below

Set the root directory for the install

Set the local package directory

Default "Direct Connection"

Select one of the ftp servers for downloads ( ftp.ale.org is very fast ). Click next

In the Select Packages window, scroll down to +Net and click it, then select "openssh and openssl" as shown in figure.

Note: Make sure that you see the checked box beside the package

Scroll down and click +X11 and click the arrows next to 'install' to install all the packages under X11

Now run cygwin and you should see a command prompt window popup

Type the following at the command prompt to start the X-win session "sh /usr/X11R6/bin/startxwin.sh" as shown in figure above

You should now see a xterm window popup, Now type "ssh -X username@jupiter.ece.iastate.edu"

Note: Make sure you use the "-X" flag with ssh as it is needed for the tunnelling of data for the X-session and avoid display problems

Common Problems with display

If you have problems with display, you will need to reset your display settings to either 8-bit or 24-bit resolution. This can be done by right clicking on the desktop and then click "Properties" and go into "Settings" and change "Color quality" to High (24-bit) setting.

If you need more assitance email csg@iastate.edu