How do I set up Virtuoso Schematic Editor IC6.1.4 to pan the view by clicking...
How do I set up Virtuoso Schematic Editor IC6.1.4 to pan the view by clicking and dragging the middle mouse button?
View ArticleSkill code to apply instance orientation to a cordinate
Hi,I'm looking to extract label cordinates of an instance based on how the instance is placed, i.e, after factoring in the orientation of the instance. Has anyone written code like this? For eg. x:y =...
View Articleproblem passing waveforms as function arguments
I'm trying to build a fuction that takes two waveform families as arguments. procedure( findBestIMDs(IMDfam PAEfam) //function) I load it in the CIW and try to use it: load("./ocean/fam.ocn")function...
View Articlehow to create pin(pinname) using skill scripting.
Hi All,I am new to skill scripting. could please give me the guidelines to create pin (pinname<1:10>).Thanks,Leela.
View ArticleTo check layout vs schematic pins.
Hi All, I am trying to check Layout pins VS Schematic pins by skill scriptin.could you please let me know some commands regarding this.Thanks,Sritha.
View ArticleHow to find the pin direction in the schematic?
Is there any command to find the pin direction in schematic by specifying the pin name?
View Articlepins attachment
Hi all, I want to generate and attach the pins in the layout automatically from schematic by skill code. Please help me on this.Regards,Baji.
View ArticleUpdating CIW and layouts while script is running
I have a lengthy SKILL script on a layout and it would be helpful to be able to see progress as it occurs. Is there a way to have the layout update at selected points in the script?Also, the CIW is...
View ArticleHow to define a stop layer in connectivity for VIA
I am using IC 6.1.4 and I have the following questions. After I use mark net in the connectivity, how to set it up (after pressing F3) such that M1 is not shorted to M2. I wish to define it as "when...
View ArticleForm locked when callback fails
Hi,The skill below is used to create a simple form containing a string field with a modifyCallback.Eveything goes fine writing in the string field, but when the callback generates an error...
View ArticleAdjust rubberbandding path
Hi, I have created several skill procedures that draw cutom paths. The problem is that I don't see a preview while drawing the path, only a rubberbanding path with always has a with of 1.Idealy, I...
View Articleadd instance from library via pulldown menu.
Hi IC CommunityMy experience with Cadence’s Skill is very limited. I have created a pull down menu with sliders in the upper layout editor banner window with some success. My question is, how do I...
View ArticleSKILL Variable
I am new to Cadence SKILL. I am trying to understand a SKILL script file containing many procedures. Many of these procedures use a variable which holds a constant list. But it doesn't seem to be...
View ArticleRelease the memory by skill
Hi everyone, I write a skill code to generate a lot of pcells,but the speed of the generation become slower and slower.And I think it may be generated large memory by the code,so how can I release...
View ArticleStopping a SKILL script
Is there a way to terminate a lengthy SKILL script without having to kill the Cadence process?
View ArticleTechfile techDerivedLayers() class
I am wanting to include several derived layers in aCadence 6.1 techfile and here are my quiries(1) Is there any documentation on this tschfile class? So far all i been able to get (online serach) is a...
View ArticleDouble Spacing Rule Tables.
http://www.cadence.com/Community/forums/p/24793/1319012.aspx#1319012 The above post is in the wrong forum. VaughnR
View Articlehow to pass CDF parameter's value of an instance in schematic pcell to CDF...
An explanation of the problem I am facing is in order -I have created a schematic pcell (A) in which I am instantiating the instance of a foundry delivered pcell (B). There are some independent (e.g....
View ArticleContext Menu For Tree Table
I created a context menu for a tree table. It works fine when I chose items in the table and right-click. However, if the table is empty or if no items are chosen, the context menu does not appear when...
View ArticleEditing a wire with Virtuoso Schematic
Hi,I know it seems to be simple, but I can't change the name of wires in my schematic. I've tried to select the wire or the value of the name name and edit, but each time I've tried to change it, the...
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