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Incorrect connectivity net name (_StrongGroup_)
Hi,I encountered some problem where layout instance's netName is auto updated from net1 to net1_StrongGroup_11 after doing "Update Component And Nets" in LayoutXL mode. May i know why and how this...
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hiSaveAsViewFile() trouble in Virtuoso v6
I have a script (http://www.cadence.com/Community/forums/p/24288/1317148.aspx#1317148) that will save the design tree file to a shell to run a shell script on, working in Virtuoso v5, but is breaking...
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netlist modifications in ocean scripts
Hello, I am trying to create a script for multiple simulation of analog and mixed signal circuits. The idea is to implement a modified netlist with aditional blocks from an initial one, but I've been...
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How to save the data of fields in a Form
Hi, i wanted to save the data of the fields in a Form to specific directory or specific folder.
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The Next SKILL IDE?
http://www.chris-granger.com/2012/04/12/light-table---a-new-ide-concept/
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Help with Closures with skill++
Need some help with closure using skill++. The below code loads fine in interactive mode but when I run it I get the error E- *Error* eval: not a function-1. Not sure how to debug this, any help would...
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dummy device finder
Can you send me a skill code to find the Dummy devices (MOS,RESISTOR etc) in layout
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How to specify coords for leHiCreateInst() ?
Is there any way to either add coordinates to or pass coordinates to leHiCreateIns() without clicking in the interface?I would like to place instances generally at the origin, but often at other known...
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cdb to oa tranaslation problem
Hai, When I translated my designs from old cdb to new oa frormat to ensure compatability with IC6.1 , all contacts are missing in layout view. Can somebody suggest a solution for this problem?...
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how 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....
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How to convert metal1 to metal2
Hi All, Is there any way (skill code) to convert the metal1 to metal2 in Virtuoso Layout Suite. I will select metal1 in the layout and using a BindKey, can I convert it to metal2 or viceversa?? I am...
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How to Calculate Hysteresis using OCEAN/SKILL script
I am trying to write a code that calculates the hysteresis window for my Schmitt trigger /comparator. When I try to get the expression through calculator and "intersect" function it gives a wavefrom...
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Flattening a design
I want to flatten a design COMPLETELY. I am using the leFlattenInst(...) routine to do the flattening with 31 levels and flattening the instances and mosaics so that should be enough to get them all...
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dbLayerSize seems to be faulty - is there a work-around?
I have a design with an object on a single layer with a fairly complex boundary (The object has 602 points in its outline). I am using the dbLayerSize(...) routine to size the layer and place the...
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need help in mc simulation ---- IC5141
in my pdk，the nmos device model name is nch，but monte carlo simulation model name is nch_mis，so when do mc simulation，first i need to generate the netlist，then i should convert the model name nch to...
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Print more than one subwindow in ps (pdf) file from ocean with ViVA
Hello,I found interesting issue with ViVA running from ocean.If I try to print the window with more than one subwindow in a .ps or .pdf files from ViVA menu everything is fine. It means here that print...
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skillDev not enabled
Hi All, We have updated the virtuoso tool version from IC614 to 615. We have been getting below warning msgs and errors when we are tring opening SKILL IDE. *WARNING* skillDev not enabled.We are...
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Remove off grid errors using Skill
Hi All, Is there any way to remove the off grid errors in the layout using skill language. I am using Cadence Virtuoso 6.1.4 version. I need a skill program that takes the grid value from the user as...
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Nested foreach loop
In an attemt to make parametric simulation scripts a bit more readable, I wrote a macro that allows foreach loops to be nested. I have not tested it fully, but I would like the readers' input on my...
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to set a bind key to show/hide dummy/odummy
I'd like to set a bind key to show/hide dummy/odummy, here is part of code:Lyt_Layer_List = list( list("PO" "OD" "NP" "PP" "PW" "NW" "DNW" "VTH_P" "VTH_N" "UHVT_P" "UHVT_N" "VTL_P" "VTL_N"...
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