Unable to access Layout XL in cadence

[shilpi]

Hi,

when i'm trying to import my schematic to layout using TOOLS -> Design
Synthesis -> Layout XL , it pops up the layout window for the
corresponding cell but no cells are imported and finally it flashes
the following error:

To get virtuoso XL connectivity, you need to update your tech file.

Can anyone please guide me what n where do i need 2 update.

Thanks

Regards,
Shilpi.

 

[Andrew Beckett]

shilpi wrote, on 12/26/08 05:43:

Hi,

when i'm trying to import my schematic to layout using TOOLS -> Design
Synthesis -> Layout XL , it pops up the layout window for the
corresponding cell but no cells are imported and finally it flashes
the following error:

To get virtuoso XL connectivity, you need to update your tech file.

Can anyone please guide me what n where do i need 2 update.

Thanks

Regards,
Shilpi.

It probably tells you more in the CIW - but if using IC5141, you probably need
to add the lxRules section.

Take a look at <instdir>/tools/dfII/samples/techfile/mpu.tf at the lxRules (in
particularly the lxExtractLayers).

You'd also need some symbolic contacts.

To be honest, the best bet is to read the documentation.
Look at $CDSHOME/doc/vxlhelp/vxlhelp.pdf

Chapter 2 (in both IC5141 and IC61) talks about the technology file requirements.

Regards,

Andrew.