techGetLayerAnalysisAttributeLock

techGetLayerAnalysisAttributeLock(
d_techID
s_analysisAttributeLockType
)
=> t / nil

Description

Returns the state of the lock on layer analysis attributes for changes related to addition of new layers or updates of attributes.

The following analysis attribute locks are supported for this function:

• lockAddLayers: Prevents addition or removal of layers from the stack but their values can be changed.
• lockValuesChange: Prevents change of layer attributes. However, layers can be added or removed.

Arguments

d_techID	The database identifier of the technology database.
s_analysisAttributeLockType
	The type of analysis attribute lock. Valid values: lockAddLayers, lockValuesChange.

Value Returned

t	The lock is active.
nil	The lock is not active.

Example

techID = techGetTechFile(geGetEditCellView())

lockType = "lockAddLayers"

when(techGetLayerAnalysisAttributeLock(techID lockType)

    print("'Add layers' lock is currently active")

)

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