optimization
layoutXL.APAssist optimization cyclic { "Optimize Area and Wire Length" | "Optimize Area Only" | "Optimize Wire Length Only" }
Description
Specifies how the design is to be optimized during placement. The available options are:
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Optimize Area and Wire Length: Achieves a balance between compact placement and reduced wire length. -
Optimize Area Only: Place devices to optimize compactness. -
Optimize Wire Length Only: Minimizes the wire length for better routability.
The default is Optimize Area and Wire Length.
GUI Equivalent
Examples
envGetVal("layoutXL.APAssist" "optimization")
envSetVal("layoutXL.APAssist" "optimization" 'cyclic "Optimize Area Only")
Related Topics
Deriving Row Regions and Grids in the Automated Device Placement and Routing Flow
Auto P&R Assistant User Interface for Device-Level Placement
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