Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to use the advanced features introduced in Virtuoso® Layout Suite L. You will become familiar with commands to automate the creation of layout shapes and with commands which will improve the way you manage the objects in your design.
You will also learn about the differences between paths and wires and how to take advantage of the latter ones in your everyday layout tasks.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
o Use the automated features added to the create via, create label and copy commands
o Effectively stretch wires and paths
o Create groups of objects
o Use automated commands to generate/modify your layout shapes
o Use the navigator to perform layout tasks
o Highlight signals over the hierarchy before having an LVS-clean layout
Software Used in This Course
o Virtuoso Layout Suite L
Software Release
o IC 615
Course Agenda
Day 1
o Layout Create/Edit Commands
o Stretching of wires and paths
o Layer generation
o Groups and design Hierarchy
o Finding and replacing objects
o Highlight nets in your design
Audience
o Layout Designers
o Physical Layout Designers
Prerequisites
You must have:
o Experience with layout design
o Completed the Virtuoso Layout Pro T1. Environment and Basic Commands (VLS) training
o Basic knowledge of Unix/Linux
Please notice that some of the training features will require loading a set of SKILL files.
It is recommended to include these files in your standard Virtuoso settings.