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How to set a custom via as default via on VXL/GXL?

Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer over 5 years ago

Hi Cadence Support

Is there a way to set a custom via as the default via?
What I am currently doing:
1. On vxl invoke 'Create via"
2. Choose via definition
3. Adjust rows, columns & cut size spacing to desired value.
4. Save then repeat doing this on each layout view.
Is there a built in feature on vxl to do this faster?
Do I need to load some skill files?

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  • Vallabhamj
    Vallabhamj over 5 years ago

    Hi Perry,

    One way to do is to save all the options into "~/.cdsenv" file. So you don't have to repeat the above steps every time when you open a new layout.

    To save options into .cdsenv file.

    Go to CIW -> Options -> Save defaults -> OK.

    When you open a new layout, your customizations are directly loaded from "~/.cdsenv" file.

    Thanks & Regards

    Vallabha

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