The software runs on a Personal Computer under Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 and NT,
and supports the import and export of layout data in the following formats:
- AutoCAD DXF revisions 12 and 14(for documentation)
- Calma GDS II Stream(for device and IC layouts)
- Gerber (not RS 273)(for PCB layouts)
Some of the many features supported by this software are as listed next. This software is
constantly being enhanced, and any suggestions you might have that would enable us to extend
the usefulness of this software would be greatly appreciated.
- lock points entered to the grid or to an angle relative to the last point
- define structures 1 nm wide, 1 meter long, or anything in between
- locate patterns on any or several of the 64 layers available
- rotate or flip selected shapes at any angle (e.g. 1.2345 degrees)
- delete, copy or array selected objects (paths, polygons and cells)
- polygon merge, slice, cutout and oversize (as in over/under expose)
- drag selected shapes: on dropping them, have them snap into place
- generate array auto-numbering (e.g. for chip numbering)
- hop from cell to cell creating designs with up to 20 hierarchy levels
- clip together structures to create an integrated optics circuit layout
- view the last 300 commands and system messages
- UNDO the effects of the previous command (not all commands)
- get help on commands using the hypertext help system
- display the co-ordinates of selected polygons
- set the Y/X viewing aspect ratio from 0.001 to 1000.0
- ... with the option of having different values in the X and Y direction
- define the functions associated with the mouse and F keys
- snap to nearest point on nearest line, to vertex or line centre
- ... with the option of going down cell hierarchy or not
- toggle between full screen and split screen representation
- ... with each screen being in either graphics or text display mode
- define layer colours, names, fill styles and display status (ON or OFF)
- save the current system configuration for re-use at a later date
- access a text file editor capable of editing two files side by side
- run user defined files containing WaveMaker command sequences
- add user defined functions in interpreted BASIC
- recompile software with user defined C language functions (SENIOR)
- create raster scan Gerber output; simulate Gerber exposure
- export drilling information in the Excellon format
- export data in the Encapsulated Postscript (EPS) format
- create a laser plot to the resolution of the laser printer (PC version)
- import and export data in HP-GL, DXF, IGES, Gerber, GDS II formats
- simulate Gerber photo-tool exposure
- remove the menus and define the window caption
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