Difference in Analysis & Synthesis results via execute_flow -compile and execute_flow --analysis_and_elaboration

[HHami3]

Is there any difference between starting the compilation by execute_flow -compile and by running its individual parts e.g. --analysis_and_elaboration etc. Do they both do the same exact thing? What about PRE_FLOW_SCRIPT_FILE, and other such settings.

[RichardTanSY_Intel]

The execute_flow command allows you to run some or all the executables in commonly-used combinations.

execute_flow -compile -->  Perform a full compilation of the design

execute_flow --analysis_and_elaboration --> Only run analysis and elaboration of the design

Regarding the PRE_FLOW_SCRIPT_FILE, you can refer to the document Automating Script Execution.

Let me know if it helps.