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how to delete a instance in layout view
Hello everyone，In my layout there are many instances named via_pcell. I want to select all of these instances and then delete them. How to do these actions used by skill. I just want the way to do...
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How do I code a skill statement that changes the pin in the input direction...
Pin direction of symbol and schematic OUT are input.How do I code a skill statement that changes the pin in the input direction to the output direction?Example>Library name: AAAPin name: OUT...
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How to sort instances in layout based on instance name?
Hi,How can i sort instances in layout based on instance name?For example, if i've 50 instances named "inv<0:49>", how do i sort them all based on the instance name in an ascending/descending...
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Message with timeout in graphic editor (layout, schematic)
I have some keybindings for changing layers, grid etc. in layout and schematic. I would like to get some visual feedback what setting I switched to (for instance the grid spacing). I tried to do this...
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About display options in Layout
Hi,I newly created my workspace. I have some problems in my layout window compared to the old database. The problems are 1) In the layout--> options --> Display Form. In this Display form I am...
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How to get the coordinates of a net using skill?
Hi,I'm new skill developer and was wondering if anybody can assist with a skill code to get the coordinates of a net.The net is just a floating net with both sides unconnected.The attached image shows...
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Print schematics from Virtuoso
Hi,I would like to print schematics from virtuoso, for documentation purposes.The best quality I get, is printing to postscript. However I would like to have high quality schematics with thicker lines...
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Parse rodCreatePath-type subpath lists (or any list like (?width 5 ?layer "M1"))
I'm creating my own rodCreatePath which includes snap-to-grid for diagonal segments. I've built the basic path functions, but I'm currently stuck at how to parse the lists for offsetsubpath, enclpath...
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List of cells and their dependencies from a library
Hi,Is there any way to obtain on an easy way a list of cells of a library an their dependencies ?For example:Library: myLibraryThere are three cells:cell 1cell 2cell 3I could obtain a list of them...
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Update cyclic CDF parameters in callback
I have a cell with several CDF parameters, where some of the cyclic fields have varying options (depending on other CDF parameters). I'm updating them within callbacks, which currently does not really...
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custom layout function
Currently, I am working on a script file. The flow is something like create a library, then create a cell, create a layout view in the cell and place the p-cell on the layout view.While creating the...
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Execute skill script from unix shell
I have completed my skill script which is working as designed when loaded via CIW. My script is just creating the library, then creating cells with schematic and layout view for all the components.I...
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stream out error when disabled "stream out from virtual memory"
Hi, I meet a problem when trying to stream out the layout.If enabled the iption "stream out from virtual memory", there would be an error message saying "Pcell evaluation failed for xxx because the...
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rodAlign multiple instances
Hi,is it possible to align multiple instances to multiple instances via SKILL in the Virtuoso Layout Suite like defined in rodAlign (I'd like to place the centerLeft of group1 on to the centerRight of...
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calcVal with temperature sweep
Hi, I have 3 tests I want to run. The first test is a calibration that I run at just 50 degrees.Test2 and Test3 are the same but with different input current, both are swept across temperature.In test2...
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Custom CallBack on zoom in virtuoso
Hi,Can I call some custom function on zoom in virtuoso?
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labels only in the inner corners
Hello everybody,I need to place automatically labels (e.g. X<0:31>) only in the inner corners of a layer(e.g. pwell) that is placed cell by cell hierarchically, creating so a big pwell...
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MATLAB Results Initialization Code
Hello:I'm using the Cadence Maestro to MATLAB interface and can open MATLAB using the button in the results view. I'd like to be able to specify a MATLAB command to run within MATLAB when it starts...
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Evaluating Calculator Functions in MATLAB
Hello:Is there a way to evaluate calculator functions using the Cadence-MATLAB interface? I've only found ways to import waveforms of signals, but not waveforms from a calculator expression....
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Cadence-Python Interface
Hello:I would be interested in a Cadence-Python interface similar to the Cadence-MATLAB results interface.Python has the same features available in MATLAB but is free and open-source. It is also...
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