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      </table><br><p class="para_topic">The following files are mandatory for the proper setup of any Routing program; APV, PLV, PTB and CFG.</p>
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      <p class="para_division">The APV file is the main set up file for Routing.&nbsp;Starting with NX3, the APV file is an XML formatted file. The APV defines many default values and settings, declares the plug-ins and callbacks used, and defines your <b class="uiTerm">Disciplines</b> and their <b class="uiTerm">Specifications</b>.
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