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Layout & Physical Design Documentation

Steps, tutorials, and examples for using the layout and physical design tools and features available in Advanced Design System. This documentation is also accessible via the Help button in dialog boxes.

Layout

Details on creating and editing layouts. Includes information on defining layout preferences, importing and exporting layouts, and working with shapes.

Design Rule Checker

Details on using a software tool to ensure that a layout design conforms to the physical constraints required to produce it. This tool checks for basic design requirements such as minimum width and spacing or custom, prewritten rules that codify manufacturing specifications

Graphical Cell Compiler

Details on using a specifications-based software tool to create complex Parameterized Artwork Macros (PAM) without an in-depth knowledge of AEL.

Note: The list of layout and physical design manuals displayed above is updated when you install ADS using the custom install option. The list of layout and physical design manuals displayed on the left reflects all manuals available with a complete install of ADS.