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One of the leading scientific research labs in Maryland is in need of a Software Engineer for the modification of code for the super conductor for the new quantum computer. The successful candidate...
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hierarchial summary
I want to derive hirerchial summary of a layout(instance names and mosaics. dbGetTrueOverlaps() gives the data in form of layers(please correct if I am missing anything).while dbProduceOverlapIns() has...
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How to revert to default value using skill?
Hi Andrew,I have an old process instance which has a property| model | nch_33 |Then I changed its master to new process instance (“nch_hvt”). But the Model name of the new process instance is still...
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Pin layers not coming after running stream in layout
Hi guys, I have created layout with LVS clean. And then I have translated the layout into .gds format through "streamOut". Now I streamIn it to a library. But all pins are missing in layout...
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creating a schematic file from a netlist file
Hi,I am looking to create a skill program which could generate a schematic file from a given netlist file(present in text format).netlist will be more of digital gate instances connected together.Does...
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redirecting the log from CIW to file for forms with nested procedures
Hi,Is there a way to redirect the log from CIW to a log file when you have multiple procedures that are being called.I have seen the command hiStartLog() and hiEndLog() which will allow you to send all...
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Moving a schematic object without loosing the connectivity
Hello,I'm trying to move a set of schematic objects using skill. I'm using the function schStretch so that I don't loose the connectivity.Suppose, I've a mos instance in a schematic. Using the below...
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Plotting and Saving results as PNG
Hi, I am trying to write some code to plot a few eye diagrams and then save the result in a PNG file. I am using Cadence Version: "IC.6.1.5.500.11". What i have done is declared a variable in the...
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file handling
Hi,I have a file as below.<some liles> (track (layer metal1width 0.1)(layer metal2width 0.2)(layer metal3width 0.3) I want to read this file from the beginning.When it will find track word it...
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XStream run in "Stream Out From Virtual Memory" mode
Hello Is it possible to run XStream in "Stream Out From Virtual Memory" mode from CIW command line?
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pPar not works for intiger CDF parameters
Hi all, Is pPar works for all CDF parameters? I need to pass intiger numbers (like no. of fingers) from top level to bottem level in schematic. But when I enter pPar(NF) through edit object...
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Cellview empty space
I have a cellview I created with XL and I can not minimize the empty space so when I view the layout it shows only the drawn objects. What I have done to minimize or delete the empty space. 1) All...
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How to create a BMP file using SKILL and Virtuoso ?
Hello AllThis is my first topic here :) And i need your help for doing something a little bit tricky (to me!)I have a layout with let's say 2 layers. (to keep things simple.) overlapping a bunch of...
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How to convert .cdl file to schematic in 614 version.
Hi all, I have a tsl18fs510hdpm.cdl file for standard libraries. I need to get scheamtics from this file for 6141 version. Previously we have converted standard library from IC5141 to 6141...
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create schematic from layout using skill.
I want to create schematic from layout using skill. i know SKill coding. I dont know how to start-with and where to start with. Can someone help me on this? Thanks & Regards,
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Sorting Association Table by indexes names
Hello All, This time I’ve got a question about Association Tables – is there a simple way to sort elements in such table by indexes names, let us say alphabetically? I know that there is a simple way...
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Calculator skill function for sampling signal on varying pulse edge
Hi there,I have been trying unsuccessfully to use the built-in Cadence calculator functions to sample an analog signal at multiple times, based on a digital clock edge which comes at non-periodic...
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Is there a way to obtain the Virtuoso Layout L/XL/GXL mode
Hi,May i know is there a way to obtain the L/XL/GXL mode of current open cellview. Thanks
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soft_bin option
I am trying to use the soft_bin option. 1) I created a stimulus file containing the line: soft_bin=allmodels2) I included the file using the stimulusFile command in Ocean However, I received the...
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SKILL code to generate lower routes with same path properties of the selected...
Hi,I am trying to generate lower routes with same path properties as of the selected path. Can any one assist me how can i do it using SKILL.Thanks
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