Configure Physical Hierarchy: License Requirements

The Configure Physical Hierarchy graphical user interface requires a Layout XL license, regardless of whether:

• You are using Hierarchy Configuration, Component Types or Soft Block mode.
  When using multiple SKILL APIs for working with component types, it is recommended that you checkout a Layout XL license beforehand to enhance the system performance. But if you already have a CPH window or an XL session open, the XL license will already be checked out.
• The physical configuration view is open in read or edit mode.
  In read mode, all menu items and graphical controls that let you change the physical configuration are disabled. You can still expand and collapse the nodes in the Instances tree, use the Options form to change the way information is displayed, and save the physical configuration under a new name.
  
  If a layout is open in read-only mode, the physical configuration view also opens in read-only mode. However, you can make a read-only physical configuration view editable by selecting the Make Editable command from the Configure Physical Hierarchy menu.

If you launch Configure Physical Hierarchy from a Layout XL window, the system uses the Layout XL license that is already checked out.

If you open a physical configuration view directly using the CIW’s File – Open command, the system checks out a Layout XL license, if there is not one checked out currently. When you close the Configure Physical Hierarchy window, the Layout XL license is released (provided there is no other instance of Configure Physical Hierarchy, or an associated Layout XL session running).

Related Topics

Configure Physical Hierarchy Window