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

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 wires in your everyday layout tasks.

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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