how to import virtuoso gds output in to APD (advanced package designer)

APD has GDS import (Stream In).... what difficulty are you having? Is it something in particular to Virtuoso-generated stream?

b

Hi Bill,
I have the *.gds file, when I try to do File > Import > Stream, it is looking for the
conversion file, I do not have the conversion file and when I tried to create one
from the layer mapping, I am not sure what CLASS and SUBCLASS to use for the
mapping.
thanks for responding.
Sufia

Sufia,

You are half way there --- yes, you must create the conversion or mapping file. The Class and Subclass portion of the file tell the import what layer in your APD database you want to put the information on. Example: if your layer stack has a metal substrate layer called TOP_CON, you would specify CONDUCTOR, TOP_CON. Check the APD command reference in your doc set for the "load_stream" command, which has the conversion file specifics and format, and let me know how you make out.

b

Thank Bill, I will try your suggestions and let you know monday.
manythanks again.
have a nice weekend.
Sufia

Hi Bill,
I guess I successfully created the conversion file following the load stream docs.
Now when I run Import in APD it gives me errors like the following:

Shape boundary is illegal
Cannot create shape near < some co-ordinates)

am I doing something wrong? I might have created the incorrect mapping file
may be....
regards
Sufia