xdvReplaceInstWithVias

xdvReplaceInstWithVias(
t_libName
t_cellName
t_viewName
)
=> t / nil

Description

Detects and replaces the via-like instances with standard vias in the existing design across the hierarchy of the given library, cell, and view. The function overwrites the existing design and saves it. New via definitions can be created if the technology file is writable.

Arguments

t_libName	Specifies the library name.
t_cellName	Specifies the cell name.
t_viewName	Specifies the view name.

Value Returned

t	Via-like instances are detected and replaced with standard vias. This is possible only when correct library, cell, and view have been specified.
nil	Library, cell, and view specified do not exist, or there is an error.

Examples

xdvReplaceInstWithVias("designLib" "Chip_Top" "layout")

Detects and replaces via-like instances with standard vias across the hierarchy of the cellview designLib/Chip_Top/layout.

Related Topics

Interconnect Functions

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