Launching Layout Viewer

You can launch Layout Viewer using CIW or Library Manager. Ensure that you have the correct Virtuoso version and license available.

To launch Layout Viewer from CIW:

1. In CIW, choose File – Open.
   The Open File form appears.
2. Select the library that contains your design by choosing from the Library list.
3. Select your design from the Cells list or enter the name in the Cell field.
4. Select layout from the View list to open the layout view of the design.
5. Select Layout Viewer from the Open with list.
6. Click OK.
   The design is displayed in Layout Viewer.

To launch Layout Viewer from Library Manager:

1. In CIW, choose Tools – Library Manager.
2. Select the library that contains your design by choosing from the Library list.
3. In the Cell list, double-click the design that you want to open.
   The Open File form appears.
4. Select layout from the View list.
5. Select Layout Viewer from the Open with list.
6. Click OK.
   The design is displayed in Layout Viewer.

Related Topics

Design Display Controls

Working with Palette Assistant

Layout Viewer Assistants

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