Hello, I understand this is not a closed ended question, but I would like to avoid wasting time, and I am hoping someone much more experienced can make a recommendation on where to start.
My goal with this project is to create a tool to generate padframes from an existing padframe library I have been given access to. The idea is to prompt the user to enter some parameters (exterior dimensions, number of pins, pin types, etc.) and for it to spit out a schematic that is tied with a layout. This is kind of an unorthodox first experience with cadence, but I come from a PCB background in Altium so I think I understand the general process behind creating a schematic, and then creating a layout from that schematic; I just have never done any automation like this before, and would really appreciate if I could get a pointer on where to start.
My original idea was to use PCell designer, but unfortunately my license does not permit me to use that, so I assume I will have to learn SKILL. Is SKILL an appropriate tool to use for this? Or would I be better of starting elsewhere. Also for any recommendations is there a good corresponding course in the Cadence support library I can learn from?
I appreciate any input and apologize again for such an open ended question.
Thank you,
Dominik