rteComposeTrunks

rteComposeTrunks(
) ;
=> t / nil

Description

Converts pathSegs and vias to power trunks usable by both the power and signal routers. The function uses the current cellview and the selected set.

Converts only pathSegs and vias that are in routes. Converted pathSegs and vias are removed from their routes and the routes are repaired.

pathSegs having a topology of stripe, ring, or blockRing have their topology preserved during conversion to power trunks. Otherwise, the converted pathSegs have a topology of stripe.

The output specifies the following.

• number of pathSegs selected and the number converted
• number of vias selected and the number converted
• total number of objects selected

Arguments

None

Value Returned

t	The function completed successfully with no problems encountered. However, it is possible that no pathSegs or vias were converted. Output messages give the conversion statistics.
nil	The function encountered problems. Often, a warning message displays.

Examples

Select the objects in the cellview to compose.

rteComposeTrunks()

Related Topics

Space-based Router Functions

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