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Descending into a specific instance using Virtuoso Edit-In-Place

DannyRitt

Hello,


At a TOP level layout block there are many instances that overlaps each other. Sometimes it can get tricky to select a specific cell and Edit In Place into it. I am looking for a SKILL script to click anywhere on the TOP level, it will pop a window with the instances names underneath. Upon selecting the instance, it will Edit-In-Place into it.

Any directions or tips are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Danny

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  • Which version are you using? In IC616/ICADV121 (and possibly IC615 too?) there is a feature whereby a toolbar ("Show Selection Info") shows information about a shape or instance that would be selected. Also, for me, if I don't have anything selected and choose Edit -> Hierarchy -> Edit in Place (or the 'x' bindkey) the prompt shows "Point a shape in the cellview to be edited in place" and a highlight shows around the cell that the shape is contained in (plus the Selection Info toolbar is updating as the mouse moves around). This is not quite what you're asking for, but I think it would help. Regards, Lawrence.
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  • Which version are you using? In IC616/ICADV121 (and possibly IC615 too?) there is a feature whereby a toolbar ("Show Selection Info") shows information about a shape or instance that would be selected. Also, for me, if I don't have anything selected and choose Edit -> Hierarchy -> Edit in Place (or the 'x' bindkey) the prompt shows "Point a shape in the cellview to be edited in place" and a highlight shows around the cell that the shape is contained in (plus the Selection Info toolbar is updating as the mouse moves around). This is not quite what you're asking for, but I think it would help. Regards, Lawrence.
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