Virtuoso Layout Pro: T2 Create and Edit Commands (L)

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Use the automated features added to the Create Via, Create Label, Copy, and Repeat Copy commands
• Highlight signals over the hierarchy before having an LVS-clean layout
• Use the capabilities of sizing and layer generation
• Effectively stretch wires and paths
• Use the Search assistant and the Save/Restore option
• Use automated commands to generate/modify your layout shapes
• Use the Navigator assistant to perform layout tasks
• Create groups of objects
• Search the database
• Remaster the instances

Software Used in This Course

• Virtuoso Layout Suite L

Software Release(s)

IC 6.1.8

Modules in this Course

• Create and Edit Commands
• Advanced Edit Commands
• Hierarchical Editing

Audience

• Layout Design Engineers
• Layout CAD Managers
• IC Designers
• Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Designers
• Analog IC Designers
• Custom Circuit Designers
• Chip Designers

Prerequisites

You must have:

• Experience with layout design
• Knowledge of schematic symbols and MOS devices
• A basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux

Or you must have completed the following course:

• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T1 Environment and Basic Commands (L)

Please note 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.

Related Courses

• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T1 Environment and Basic Commands (L)
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T3 Basic Commands (XL)
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T4 Advanced Commands (XL)
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T5 Interactive Routing (XL)
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T6 Constraint-Driven Flow and Power Routing
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T7 Module Generator and Floorplanner (XL/GXL)
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T8 Debugging Layout Issues
• Virtuoso Layout Design Basics

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