viaPattern

layout viaPattern cyclic { "unknown" | "perp" | "diag_up" | "diag_down" | "stagger" | "out_taper" | "in_taper" | "auto_no_crossing" | "auto_crossing" }

Description

Specifies a pre-defined manner to add multiple vias simultaneously when routing multiple wires. The default is auto_no_crossing.

GUI Equivalent

Command	Create Bus Context Sensitive menu – Via Create Bus Context Sensitive menu – Via Select Via form
Field	Via Pattern

Examples

envGetVal("layout" "viaPattern")

envSetVal("layout" "viaPattern" 'cyclic "perp")

envSetVal("layout" "viaPattern" 'cyclic "in_taper")

envSetVal("layout" "viaPattern" 'cyclic "stagger")

Related Topics

Variables to Customize the Interactive and Assisted Routing Settings

Create Stranded Wire Form

Edit Bus Form

Metal Density Options Form

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