Parametrize Layout#
The extension allows users to apply parametrization to layouts in HFSS 3D Layout designs. This includes layers, materials, padstacks, traces, and nets, providing a flexible way to create parametric models.
The extension provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for configuration, or it can be used in batch mode via command line arguments.
The following image shows the extension user interface:
Features#
Allow users to parametrize layers, materials, padstacks, nets, and traces, with support for relative and absolute parameters.
Support the expansion of polygons and voids by a specified amount (in mm).
Using the extension#
Open the Automation tab in the HFSS 3D Layout interface.
Locate and click the Layout Parametrization icon under the Extension Manager.
In the GUI, users can interact with the following elements: - Project Name: A text box to specify the name for the new parametric project. - Use Relative Parameters: A checkbox to enable or disable relative parameters for the design. - Parametrize Layers: A checkbox to enable parametrization of layers in the layout. - Parametrize Materials: A checkbox to enable parametrization of materials. - Parametrize Padstacks: A checkbox to enable parametrization of padstacks. - Parametrize Traces: A checkbox to enable parametrization of traces. - Extend Polygons (mm): A text box to define the expansion size for polygons in mm. - Extend Voids (mm): A text box to define the expansion size for voids in mm. - Select Nets: A list box to select nets (or leave empty for all nets) that is parametrized.
Select the desired options and click Create Parametric Model to generate the parametric model.
Command line#
Supported arguments include:
aedb path: Path to the input AEDB file.
design name: Name of the design in the AEDB file.
parametrize layers: Boolean flag to enable parametrization of layers.
parametrize materials: Boolean flag to enable parametrization of materials.
parametrize padstacks: Boolean flag to enable parametrization of padstacks.
parametrize traces: Boolean flag to enable parametrization of traces.
nets filter: List of nets to apply parametrization to (leave empty for all nets).
expansion polygon mm: Expansion size for polygons in mm.
expansion void mm: Expansion size for voids in mm.
relative parametric: Boolean flag to apply relative parameters.
project name: Name for the new parametric project.
is batch: Boolean flag to enable batch mode.
Use the following syntax to run the extension: