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Find nested commands

 Is there a way to find the nested commands?

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open cell with maximize window

When I open a cell from library manager, it always was a small windown and not on top level,is there any way to open a cell with maximize window and on top level? At least on top level ! Thanks

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*Error* fprintf/sprintf: illegal format spec. - " $monitor(\"Time: %t,...

 Hello,Try to Create a Cadence view from the verilog file. Here is my section of the skill that it is having problem with.  If somebody has a easier way to create a Cadence view from a file let me know...

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leSearchHierarchy property search syntax

What is the syntax for leSearchHierarchy to search for a property on a shape leSearchHierarchy(cv cv~>bBox 0 "any shape"                list(    list("property" ??? property name = "regen" property...

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Using for loop inside hiCreateAppForm fields

Hi,I am encountering an error while using a for loop inside hiCreateAppForm fields. Here is the error message:*Error* hiCreateAppForm: not all fields have 2D attributes specified, and/or illegal...

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About the viewing of the information of the nodal voltage between schematic...

Hi, everyoneWhat I used: Cadence IC51.41.151 /// Spectre 10.1.1.412.isr23 After running the Spectre to extract the nodal voltage, Can we print this informationto the Layout XL(Layout Editor) on the...

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Reading a parametrized cdf parameter

Hi, I am trying to read the CDF parameters of a FET.My problem is that some of them refer to other CDF parameters via iPar().So if I do:...

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symbols of my pcell nmos/pmos transistors

Dear all, I created my required pcell layouts of the pmos/nmos transistors, but i also need to produce the symbols for them. So i easily copy the standard symbols from "analogLib" library to my own...

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define arrayed contacts in techfile

The DRC rules require different spacings for two single contacts and an arrayed contacts. For example, when there are only two V1 vias, the spacing is 0.21. If the vias form an 4x4 array, the spacing...

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Problem with create Auto Via option.

Hi All,I am using Cadence tool IC6.1.5 version . In the technology library there are different types of vias like (M2_M1a, M2_M1_FBD,M2_M1_PBD, etc,.) .  If I use auto contact between M2 and M1 with...

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Filter Path from Selected set of shapes

Hei,Is there a command to filter paths from a selected set of shapes.Thanks in advance.Ajesh 

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GUI: How to change the default value of a field depending on options selected...

Hi,I wanted my default field value to change, when i change one of my other field options. For Ex: if i have two fields one of radio(ex vdd option --- 1v ... 2v .. 3v) and other of float. I want my...

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Add custom include file in netlist when doing NEtlist and Run from ADE

Is there a way to add custom include files in the netlist when user does Netlist and Run in a ADE session

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Print Alphabets in Skill

Hello all, Could you please help me of how to print Alphabets in Skill.  I tried using the formatted output "%c" but it is not working (as in "C" language %c would print the corresponding ascii value)...

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Copy text from file to another using SKILL

Hello all,Is there a way to copy certain text from one file to another using Skill?. It seems that ccpCopy() function only copies library, cell, or view files. Am i missing something?. ThanksTaher 

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How to change fixnum type into a string type

Hi everyone!How can I change a fixnum type (100.00) into a string type (“100.00”) ?THX !!

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Movings pins in layout view

Hello, I have been using the 'dbMoveFig' command in order to move instances in a specified layout. Now I am trying to do the same with pins, however using the same function results in an error saying...

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Updating MPP Guardring in Skill

Hi All.I have been using Cadence IC Layout ( Both 5.1.4.1 and 6.1.5 ) tools for the last 6 years and am now diving into Skill Programming.Occasionally, when I "Flip" a MPP Guardring that have multiple...

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Control Layout smart snap ruler

Not to post it here or in the  Custom IC Design. I would prefer a  skill method to control the ruler to what layers and edges, centerlines, etc. Is there an environment variable to turn off smart snap...

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SKILL command to get the netlist.cir file (IC6.1.5.500.132 and eldo 12.1_1)

Hi there,First of all, I want to thank people in this forum for their voluntary support and suggestion, which has helped me a lot in learning SKILL. I am still a newbie, so please bear with me, as this...

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