diff --git a/cumulus/src/plugins/alpha/chip/chip.py b/cumulus/src/plugins/alpha/chip/chip.py
index be61bd04..9f32df58 100644
--- a/cumulus/src/plugins/alpha/chip/chip.py
+++ b/cumulus/src/plugins/alpha/chip/chip.py
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ class Chip ( Block ):
         views = CRL.Catalog.State.Logical
         if self.conf.routingGauge.isSymbolic():
             views = views | CRL.Catalog.State.Physical
+        super(Chip,self).save( flags )
         af = CRL.AllianceFramework.get()
         af.saveCell( self.conf.corona, views|flags )
         af.saveCell( self.conf.chip  , views|flags )
-        super(Chip,self).save( flags )