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Problem with auto via using custom via variant

blankman
blankman over 9 years ago

Hi,

 

I’m, looking to create a custom via variant, and then use this in the auto via tool. However when I go to do this the number of rows/columns generated doesn’t fill the selected metal area, only uses the number defined in the custom via variant. Is there a means of setting the auto via tool to fill the full metal area using the custom via variant?

 

Thanks,

Brian.

 

 

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  • ColinSutlieff
    ColinSutlieff over 9 years ago

    Hi Brian,

    you didn't mention your software version.

    But I have checked and can see that these features are new and not yet fully tested.

    The feature has been disabled by default.

    If you want to test it you can put the following in your .cdsenv file

    layout lmpiModeOn boolean t

    If you see any problems with the flag enabled you will need to contact customer support.

     

    Regards

     

    Colin

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  • ColinSutlieff
    ColinSutlieff over 9 years ago

    Hi Brian,

    you didn't mention your software version.

    But I have checked and can see that these features are new and not yet fully tested.

    The feature has been disabled by default.

    If you want to test it you can put the following in your .cdsenv file

    layout lmpiModeOn boolean t

    If you see any problems with the flag enabled you will need to contact customer support.

     

    Regards

     

    Colin

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