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skill command available to return if an expression has no fails (all pass)?
Is there a skill command to return if a certain expression in adexl has no fails/all pass in the current runset? I have a couple of expressions with limits, say expr1 < ulim1, expr2 < ulim,...
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How to exchange layers safely?
Hello,I want to exchange layers in layout, for example, swap "M1" and "M2" , here is my code:layer1Obj = car(exists(lpp pcCellView~>lpps lpp~>layerName == "M1"))layer2Obj = car(exists(lpp...
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Force db update/refresh regarding connectivity and pcell parameters
Problem statement:1. In layout XL create a (metal) rectangle and add a net name to it.2. In skill add a (same layer) rectangle that abuts or overlaps this rectangle3. Query the associated nets with...
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plotting gm/id vs (id/(w/l))
Hello, I want to plot gm/id vs (id/(w/l)) for a simple CS amplifier. I can plot the gm/id vs Vgs , but I don’t know how to do that for id/(w/l). Could anyone please how to plot gm/id vs (id/(w/l))...
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create custom via and save it
Hi,I was going through the create via form and saw that there is an option to save custom via.But I can make the change and save it to the library, but then each time I restart icfb, the change is lost...
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How to copy reuse ROD Objects in a cellview?
Hello,I'm new in ROD object design. I want to reuse the ROD objects from an old cellview (let me call it "oldcv") and move some of them by script.But when I create an instance of oldcv and flatten the...
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Creating pins from labels
Before jumping in to writing such a script.We have two libraries (and later possibly more) of hundred of cells that are missing pins connectivity (have only labels). We would like to run "Create Pins...
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Stream out specific area of layout
Hi,I'm wondering is it possible to stream out just a specific area of a layout using skill (ie giving input coordinates)? I am working with a considerably large layout, and stream out time is taking a...
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Finding of polygons SKILL.
Hello.I've got a layout with containce polygons of certan layer, i need to find the coordinats of that polygons (center) and put them in to file. Here is the cod, but the outpu file is empty.myPort =...
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Add an item ADE-XL results tab (when right clicking on a test result)
Hello,I have this scenario: in ADE-XL, after I load an old result to active, if I select the results tab and right click on a result, I have a nice menu with many options.I would like to add an item to...
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assign default value to hierarchy editor "specify reference verilog"
Hi all,i would like to have a default value (some string) for the hierarchy editor field : set cell view-> specify reference verilog.I would like that each time this menu is selected, the pop up...
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Save ADEXL output expressions in binary file?
Hello,I have some expressions defined as ADEXL outputs, which I would like to export to a file for further post-processing. However, due to the parametric sweeps and large number of data points,...
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how to write a SKILL code for PCELL powergrid
Hi all,I am new to SKILL coding. I am trying to create a power grid PCELL using SKILL. The user can switch on and off layers/vias depending on needs. I found some SKILL code online and modified to meet...
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PGtext in nograph mode
Is there a way to generate polygon text like the PGtext.il SKILL code, in nograph mode?
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Delete an object at a given distance from a figure
Hello,I generate many rod object on a area, I seek to delete some of them which are at a given distance from another shapes drawing by a specific layerThank you for your help.here my...
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how to dump XXX.il from cadence virtuoso CIW
I want to check a skill file in /opt/a.il. but i do not have the access right now. but the virtuoso could access this file because it invoke this a.il file from .cdsnit. so how can i dump this skill...
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How do you get the prop.xx file when creating a techlib in nograph mode?
I am creating a new techlib and compiling an ascii techfile into it using the core code of ddCreateLib(), techOpenTechFile(), and tclLoadTechFile() from the attached solution.However, I get very many...
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ADEXL Test Setup using Skill and asiGetSession Failure
I'm trying to setup an adexl cellview with a single test. However everytime I load the script shown below the asiGetSession on line 7 often returns nil and its not clear why that is the case. Any...
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How to extract Pcell proprieties from a CV
Hi all,I need a small help, I want to extract of already existing pcell in the CV and them save it to the table. F.i. I need Width, number of gates and etc... The question is how to find the data,...
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