make *_issue should include only required files part of tar file

[vijayank88]

@vvbandeira

For example if we are submitting issue for make cts_issue is that necessary to add all previous stages odb file part of the package?

Only 3_*.odb is sufficient right to run cts stage. Because test case size increase more, recently I seen on of the user uploaded 2GB file size as test case.

@maliberty Please share your thoughts as well.

[vvbandeira]

maliberty commented 26 minutes ago
I have mixed feelings about including a single .odb. It would save size with is a plus. However it often happens that someone says they have a problem in step X but really the issue is earlier in the flow (eg macro placement causing drt problems). Having all the prior .odb can be useful. Perhaps we should have an option for large test cases.

#1303 (comment)

[vvbandeira]

Reducing size is good indeed. For small testcases, it won't make much difference. On the other hand, large testcases take longer to run, so having all the .odb files would prevent the developer from re-running previous stages.

Larger tar files reduce developer effort, but makes difficult to share the files.

Smaller tar files improve "sharability" but might add time/effort to reproduce issues.

[vijayank88]

Considering developer point of view, it make sense.