Forum: Cadence Skill

Virtuoso layout editing is ripe for automation. The forum is rich with discussions on the le (Layout Editor) and ge (Graphic Editor) functions.

Cadence changes functions between IC 6.1.7, IC 6.1.8, and IC 23.1. A function like leCreatePath() might have different arguments in different versions. Always state: "Using Virtuoso IC 6.1.8-64b.500.4." cadence skill forum

Once you become proficient, the Cadence Skill Forum needs you. The EDA community is smaller and older than the web development community. Many original Skill experts are retiring. Virtuoso layout editing is ripe for automation

Do not dump your 2,000-line library manager script. Isolate the bug. "My layout script crashes." Good Post: "When I run this 10-line code to create a rectangle in cell 'TEST', I get error 'dbOpenCellViewByType: cannot find library.' I have attached a screenshot of my library path." Many original Skill experts are retiring

If someone solves your problem, post the final working code. This helps the next person searching the forum. The "Thank You" culture is strong in EDA circles; acknowledging help encourages experts to respond again.