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Remove and edit prop from pin / net in schematic
Hi,I'm looking for the skill commands to remove and edit nlAction property from pins in schematic and netType property from nets. They are located in...
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plot ASCII waves with VivaXL
Hello, I'm wondering how to plot imported ASCII waves (with getAsciiWave function) together with simulated data on the same window (same axis, same range) with a Ocean/Skill script.Each time I try plot...
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$sscanf in verilog-A
Hi,Following is my verilog A code. I am tying to append an integer to string and assign it to a string using $sscanf. string filename;string ext;integer file_num;analog begin@(initial_step)...
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How to extract the coloring of the metal
Hi All,I used to write the skill scripts with the combination of Diva rule files. Long time back, For higher nodes(above 28nm) I had written one script which will extract the power/gnd net and will...
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How to change AppForm Label font?
Hi all,Is there any way how to change font of label in AppForm? hiCreateLabel function contain font argumet, but I found sentence "A font argument is accepted but not supported at this time." in help....
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Can't start command si -batch under skill
Hi all!I write a small script to generate si.env file and start procedure for cdlOut.But process finished without any error and without any results. If I try to start the same command with the same...
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dbProduceOverlap when dealing with "simple" mosaics
Below is a snipet of code I've used in IC5 to raise certain layers that fall within a specific bBox to my top level.I'm finding now that in IC6 (OA) mosaics are apparently handled differently. Can...
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Modal Dialog Boxes from within a Skill++ file.
I am trying to create a modal dialog box using a procedure loaded from a SKILL++ (.ils) file, but it doesn't seem to be modal and the simulation continues to execute before the user makes a selection....
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Multiple press functions bind key
Hi,I need to make a feature for a bind key in such a way that at the first press it turn on all M0 layers , at second press turn of some of the layers and at third press turn off all M0 layers.M0 is...
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A procedure to re-name and unify net and module port names in a design?
I have inherited a large number of cells designed by different people with different degrees of naming discipline, which makes the designs hard to read and understand.I would like to select a signal...
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How to create text window/form with selectable text and print to it
Hi,I want to create window/form and print text to it. The text should be selectable so it will be possible to copy-past from this window/form.It seems like I can use hiCreateWindow with t_widgetType...
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when are DRD markers refreshed?
In Virtuoso-L, DRD is a nice feature at times but because of a lot of excessive and oversimplified spacing rules hardcoded into our released tech file (which we as end-users cannot / should not...
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Is there env variable to set the ruler color
Is there env variable to set the ruler color? ( fontColor )Or do I set it with hilite drawing4?Paul
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Vim settings for SKILL
Hi,This is for those who love vim than any other editors. I did a little bit of search and have complied the following settings for skill in vim. Any suggestions are welcome.1. Syntax highlighting...
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Multiple calls of schNetExprEvalNames( ) with the same arguments generates...
Hi *,In an SKILL code we had a crash of virtuoso. I was able to isolate the problem and to reproduce it on IC616 ( IC6.1.6-64b.500.13.2) and IC617 (IC6.1.7-64b.500.8.EHF2985) .So, if I call...
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Custom Calculator Function for plotting multiple signals with custom formatting.
Hello:I would like to be able to add an output to the output table which is able to take signals or output names as inputs in a form and plot all of them using a specific format. What is the best way...
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Pcell Parameter based on other component parameters
I created a pcell which is basically a layout artwork on different layers so 'M1' is an artwork on layer M1, similarly I have it for M2 ... M7 and the artwork on a certain layer turns on based on...
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ihdl symbol template or post-import skill trigger?
Is there a way to either specify a symbol template to be used when ihdl creates a symbol (like the tsgTemplateMasters and schSetEnv("tsgTemplateType" "MySymbol") in Virtuoso) or alternatively a way to...
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How to get the list of cells used by a Config view by using SKILL?
Hi,I would like to know if there exists a way to get the list of cells in the "Table View" (Library, cell and view) of a Config view by skill.Thanks,Ivick.
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How to catch empty stringfield in SKILL gui ?
Hi All,How to catch empty stringfield in gui using SKILL ? For example, if the user forgot to fill the string field and he click the apply button, message in the CIW should be, "Stringfield is...
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