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Annotate DC operating point in Schematic (incl subcircuits) after simulation
Hi,I am using ADE-L to run simulations (using simulator: eldo). When I run a DC simulation, the DC operating points are nicely annotated at the toplevel, but not in any of the subcircuits (down the...
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Mark Net to a path without net name in layout using skill code for IC5141_USR6 .
Hi All,Does someone has a skill code to Mark Net a path that has no net name in the layout ?Because if I use the Connectivity - Mark Net, then I select a net(path) to mark, it does not work, I am...
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How to print \ using printf
HI all,I am trying to print \ in CIW using printf("\"). But it is not working. Please help me.Thank you,Sarvani
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Annotate DC node voltages on terminals of user defined cellviews in Schematic
Hi there,In continuation with the problem mentioned here: http://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/f/48/t/33334 .I have found that the problem is only in cells created by user (in...
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Automatically create tsg() inputFile
Hi all, I was wondering if I can automatically generate tsg() inputFile from schematic or from pinlist. and also I want to know waht exactly can be written in tsg() template file
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schSetWireColor(wireId color) in IC5141 ?
Hi All,What is the equivalent function of "schSetWireColor(wireId color)" in IC5141 ? I want to change the selected wires color in the schematic. I have the code below, it is working well in IC616...
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Question on PVS-LVS options.
Hi,I want to know about below things in PVS-LVS.1. Is there any tolerance options in PVS(Physical Verification system) to clean parameter issues like caliber.2.I would like to know any information...
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Copy hierarchy with hierarchical rename
Hi, I am looking to copy the hierarchy of a design, and rename each level of hierarchy to a new name, ie append with _v1, and then to have these new cells referenced in the new hierarchy. I’m wondering...
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Doxygen-style documentation tool
Hi,I want to generate some documentation for the SKILL code I have written over the years so that it can be more accessible to my colleagues. Currently I use Sphinx and Doxygen to generate...
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Own SKILL function available in calculator but "undefined" when called in ADE ?
Hello all,I wrote two small functions in SKILL (see below) and added these to my .cdsinit. They work in the command line and in the calculator, but when they are called for the calculation of design...
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How to get the tail of list .
Hi All,How to get the tail of this list using SKILL ? X = (((-9.1 13.6) (-7.4 13.6) (-7.4 12.6) (-5.5 12.6) (-5.5 13.6) (-3.8 13.6) ))I use IC5141 .Best...
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output format for form display.
Hello,I have a piece of code below for which I would like to get a formatted output like below. Is it possible to display below output format in...
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Skill code for searching object (i.e., via) in predefined coordinates
Hi everyone,I am looking for a skill code that can search and select specific objects (i.e., M1_M2_Via) in the given coordinates only. (i.e., only search for vias within (0.0) to (100,100)). Can...
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===about hiDisplayProgressBox===
Hi :I follow the example of "skill user guide" to try the hiDisplayProgressBox, and it works well.However when I try to use this function to see status in my large case, the virtuoso is still...
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Trigger pcell evaluation from external program
I use pcell express to get at a cached version of a pcell.In my external program I can read the properties of this cell.And I can create a new instance having different parameter values, and I can see...
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Adding new item to already created custom menu (for all Layout Editor windows)
Hello,I am working on a library that contains many macro functions to automate certain parts of the layout. Depending on the need, per project some macro's will be needed/loaded, and some won't. All...
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Weird "case" statement behavior (at least to me...), can someone please...
Hello all,Today I ran into a problem which toke me a long time to find the cause. It is with the "case" statement. First I show you something that is very simple and that does work:testString =...
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Forcing an update of the netlist
Hi there.I'm modifying my spectre netlist by setting a custom netlist formatter with the Skill function:(asiSetNetlistFormatterClass tool 'myFormatter)When I try to re-netlist afterwards...
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loading sdb file in Corners Setup GUI ADEXL view using SKILL
Hello,How can I load sdb file in Corners setup GUI of ADEXL view using SKILL without opening up corners set up GUI and loading sdb file manually ?Are there any SKILL APIs for it?Thanks in advance!
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lxGenFromSource related questions
Hello,Please i want generate a layout for schematic so o searched in the cadence layout manual and i found this command.Then i got the schematic ID using dbOpenCellViewByType then i used the command...
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