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How to give net name while creating path from skill?
Hi, i am using dbCreatePath() function to create a path, but i dont know how to attach the net name with that path. Any suggestions? Any other function through which we can give the net name to the...
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RE: How to give net name while creating path from skill?
Use dbMakeNet to create the net, and dbAddFigToNet to add the newly created path to the net. Regards, Andrew
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RE: adding vias to a part (symbol)
Thanks redwire - one other question; there seems to bee an auto keepout that's preventing me from putting it in the pad; is there a layer within the padstack I need to delete? Or somehow assign the net...
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RE: How to give net name while creating path from skill?
Hi LEO, You could use rodCreatePath() (which will create your path as a ROD object): (rodCreatePath ?cvId ?layer ?pts ?netName ) Max
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Remember Virtual CAD? DesignSphere Access? What an ASP Was?
Last time I worked for Cadence in the early 2000s, Adriaan Ligtenberg ran methodology services and, in particular, something we called Virtual CAD. The idea of Virtual CAD was to allow companies to...
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LC VCO startup issue for different transient algorithms
My LCVCO is converging .i.e. starting when I am not checking any transient algorithm. In this case, I am getting the required tuning frequency. But when I turned on gear2 or gear2only algorithm, then...
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PVS custom window title in gnome/kde taskbar?
Is there some way to define a custom window title or icon bitmap for the PVS windows in the gnome or kde taskbar? The taskbar shows all the PVS windows as "PVS 15.23-64b" followed by "L..." for LVS,...
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RE: adding vias to a part (symbol)
I am assuming you have added the desired via to the constraint manager physical tab so it can be used? When adding the connection you need to make sure the find filter has pins, shapes, and whatever...
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3D Viewer - Rotate
I'm starting to play with the new 3D Viewer. How do I view the other side of my PCB in isometric view? It looks to only show an isometric Top side and I want to see the an isometric Bottom side. Or at...
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RE: How to get instance mode
procedure(instMode(inst) let( (mode) if(equal(inst~>master~>mode "r") then printf("Instance %s is in read only mode.\n" inst~>cellName) else mode = t) mode ); end of let ); end of instMode
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RE: How to get instance mode
OK, nothing unusual about that code. Can you present some evidence (screenshots, maybe) showing both the window where the instance is contained (and on which you're running instMode) and a window for...
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Using Callbacks
Hello, I have seen callbacks in action in some scripts but never grasped the concept of how callbacks really work. An example is given: ;; Post-simulation callback. Called after each run. define(...
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RE: How to get instance mode
Hi Paul, What exactly do you mean when you say "you opened the instance" - do you mean you opened the master in a separate window or did you just descend the hierarchy in Edit mode? Max
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RE: 3D Viewer - Rotate
Ya, very limited when it comes to rotating inside the viewer. What you need to do is inside the viewer do an export to pdf. Once you have generated a pdf of your design open it and spin it the way you...
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RE: 3D Viewer - Rotate
Ya, very limited when it comes to rotating inside the viewer. What you need to do is inside the viewer do a export to pdf. Once you have generated a pdf of your design open it and spin it anyway you...
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RE: 3D Viewer - Rotate
Hi, You can rotate the view dynamically in the 3D Canvas by holding down the Shift Key+Middle Mouse Button. Hope this helps, Mike Catrambone
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RE: 3D Viewer - Rotate
Mike, Sure does thanks for sharing. However, Inside the tool there is nothing to suggest this view option under the 'View" tab for the user. Where does one go to find this option?
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RE: 3D Viewer - Rotate
Works great. Thanks Mike. Dale, I also found out that middle mouse button only lets you drag the design too.
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RE: Using Callbacks
Hi Karam, The term "callback" is used for a number of different situations, but in general it's a means of having a function that gets called when some kind of event occurs. In this case it's called...
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RE: PVS custom window title in gnome/kde taskbar?
Not as far as I know. You should contact customer support - seems a reasonable enhancement request. Regards, Andrew.
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