Create power map#

The extension allows users to generate power maps for an Icepak design from a CSV file containing geometric and source data.

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 GUI:

Using the extension#

Open the Automation tab in the Icepak interface.
Locate and click the Power Map from File icon under the Extension Manager.
In the GUI, users can interact with the following elements: - Browse file: A button to open a file dialog and select the CSV file containing geometric and source data. - Theme toggle: A button to switch between light and dark themes for the UI. - Create: A button to initiate the power map creation process after selecting the CSV file.
Select the desired CSV file and click Create to generate the power maps.

The extension can also be used directly via the command line for batch processing.

Supported arguments include:

file path: The path to the CSV file that contains geometric and source data.
is batch: Boolean flag to enable batch mode (set to True for batch processing).
is test: Boolean flag to indicate if the operation is a test (set to False in production).

Use the following syntax to run the extension in batch mode:

Here is an example of a power map file: