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How to convert PATH into POLYGON with using program or tools of VIRTUOSO

mochio
mochio over 10 years ago

Hi ,

I would like to know how to convert PATH into POLYGON with using program or tools of VIRTUOSO.
Would you tell me tha method?

I am a begginer of using VIRTUOSO.

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  • psill000
    psill000 over 10 years ago

    Have you tried the skill function

    leConvertShapeToPolygon(
    d_shapeId
    [ x_sides ]
     )
         => d_polygonId / nil

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  • mochio
    mochio over 10 years ago

    Hi,Psill000

    Thank you for your help.

    Sorry for my late response.

    Where do I have to discribe following Skill code in VIRTUOSO ?

    Do I have to type Skill code in CIW ?

     I am a beginner  of using VIERTUOSO.

     I would like to tell me about it  when you have  time.

    leConvertShapeToPolygon(
    d_shapeId
    [ x_sides ]
     )
         => d_polygonId / nil

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  • theopaone
    theopaone over 10 years ago

    The very basic way is to create a file with a .il extension and define a procedure in it. Do this in a text editor. The SKILL Language User guide will guide you.

    procedure( myFlattenToPolygon()
     foreach( shape selectedSet() leConvertShapeToPolygon(shape))
     )

    load the file and type in the procedure name to execute it.

    There are plenty of examples in the SKILL documents.

    You might think about taking some programming training or even attending a SKILL class. I don't know if the class is available on line but is well worth the time you put in.

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  • Andrew Beckett
    Andrew Beckett over 10 years ago

    Or if you don't want SKILL code (Since you seem to know nothing about SKILL), then just use Edit->Convert->To Polygon in the  layout editor.

    Regards,

    Andrew.

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  • mochio
    mochio over 10 years ago

    Hi theopaone

    Sorry for very late response and thank you for your reply.

    Finally I found the Skill Language User guide in my office.

    I am reading it.

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  • mochio
    mochio over 10 years ago

    Hi Andrew

    Thank you for your advice.

    I would like to convert all extracted PATH with Virtuoso skill to POLYGON by 1 operation .

    I found Virtuoso Skill manual in my office today.

    I will read it.

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  • Andrew Beckett
    Andrew Beckett over 10 years ago

    Unknown said:
    Hi Andrew

    Did you have a question?

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