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oaScan Utilities for Virtuoso
oaScan is an unlicensed application that scans the contents of a library. It checks for inconsistencies in the OpenAccess design, technology, DMData databases, and optionally repairs the inconsistencies and saves the databases.
Inconsistencies are more common with older versions of OpenAccess. oaScan can be used to upgrade inconsistent data to current quality standards and is maintained on an ongoing basis so that OpenAccess users can continuously monitor the integrity of their data.
Recommended Methodology
- Scan data that was created or modified by older versions of OpenAccess in order to identify data inconsistencies and then perform a repair to correct any inconsistencies found.
- Conduct periodic data scans in case older versions of OpenAccess are reintroduced into the design flow and repair any inconsistencies found.
- Run oaScan on data as it is being checked into a global workspace from a user’s local workspace when using a design management system.
You can load these three GUI-based utilities in Virtuoso and access from the Command Interpreter Window (CIW) to implement the recommended methodology.
- Scan/Repair Library: Runs oaScan on a library or cellview
- Scan/Repair Hierarchy: Runs oaScan on all the cellviews in a design hierarchy
- Scan on Save: Runs oaScan every time a cellview is saved
Related Topics
Scanning Cellviews Automatically During Save
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