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Virtuoso Schematic Editor SKILL Functions Reference
Product Version IC23.1, November 2023

schHiCreateInstBox

schHiCreateInstBox( 
[ ?autoBox g_autoBox ] 
)
=> t

Description

Creates an instance box for the symbol you are editing. An instance box defines a rectangular region in which an instance of a symbol is selectable. Usable only when editing symbols.

If you specify g_autoBox, the editor creates an instance box. Otherwise, you are prompted to type a rectangle to represent the instance box.

Arguments

?autoBox g_autoBox

Specifies whether the instance box is created automatically (t) or manually ( nil ).

Value Returned

Always returns t.

Examples

Calculates the size of the rectangle to represent the instance box by determining the centers of all symbol pins, device shapes, and device labels.

schHiCreateInstBox( ?autoBox t )

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