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Adding gds number to LSW display

jaleco

Is there a way to add layer gds stream numbers (extracted from the techfile with the lpp) to the LSW display?

I am using v5.1.41

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  • jaleco

    ...This could become a much larger industry question if we are asking why CAD users need to use gds numbers. Us humans have to confirm that what layer name we are seeing in the CAD tool is associated with the expected db number that will be or has been machine read, and we have to communicate using layer names as well as db numbers.  The db format (numeric layer identifiers) is frequently used in conjunction with layer name in back-end production, reviews, design/mask changes, vendors, partner firms, etc.  The visual aid of the LSW would help greatly if it displayed both names and numbers, or had the option to turn it on/off.  As long as us humans have to communicate using both systems, I'm confused why it would seem a bother to have the LSW display both...especially if some similar ability has been invested in v6...?

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  • jaleco

    ...This could become a much larger industry question if we are asking why CAD users need to use gds numbers. Us humans have to confirm that what layer name we are seeing in the CAD tool is associated with the expected db number that will be or has been machine read, and we have to communicate using layer names as well as db numbers.  The db format (numeric layer identifiers) is frequently used in conjunction with layer name in back-end production, reviews, design/mask changes, vendors, partner firms, etc.  The visual aid of the LSW would help greatly if it displayed both names and numbers, or had the option to turn it on/off.  As long as us humans have to communicate using both systems, I'm confused why it would seem a bother to have the LSW display both...especially if some similar ability has been invested in v6...?

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