effort

layoutXL.AP effort cyclic { "Low" | "Medium" | "High" }

Description

Specifies the effort level for running the placer. The runtime of the placer and quality of results depend on the effort chosen. Valid values are:

• Low: Results in a comparatively less precise, but quick placement.
• Medium: Results in slightly better placement results, but takes more time than the Low effort level.
• High: Results in the best placement results, but takes more time than the Low and Medium effort levels.

The default is Medium.

GUI Equivalent

Command	Place – Auto Place
Field	Options – Effort

Examples

envGetVal("layoutXL.AP" "effort")

envSetVal("layoutXL.AP" "effort" 'cyclic "Low")

Related Topics

Automatic Placement Form

Running the Automatic Placer

Virtuoso Placer Environment Variables

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