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
View Article*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...
View ArticleleSearchHierarchy 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...
View ArticleUsing 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...
View ArticleAbout 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...
View ArticleReading 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:...
View Articlesymbols 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...
View Articledefine 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...
View ArticleProblem 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...
View ArticleFilter Path from Selected set of shapes
Hei,Is there a command to filter paths from a selected set of shapes.Thanks in advance.Ajesh
View ArticleGUI: 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...
View ArticleAdd 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
View ArticlePrint 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)...
View ArticleCopy 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
View ArticleHow 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 !!
View ArticleMovings 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...
View ArticleUpdating 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...
View ArticleControl 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...
View ArticleSKILL 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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