Barnard Microsystems Limited

WaveMaker LAYOUT will enable you to create the layout of:

• single and multi-layer printed circuit board metallisation patterns
• semiconductor devices, such as laser and photodiodes
• integrated optics elements
• GaAs and Si monolithic microwave integrated circuits
• test fixtures

The software runs on a Personal Computer, under Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7, and supports the import and export of layout data, in the following formats:

• AutoCAD DXF revisions 12 and 14
• Calma GDS II Stream
• Gerber (not RS 273)
• HPGL

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• xlock 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
• ... with the option of having different values in the X and Y direction 0.001 to 1000.0
• 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
• re-arrange the location of commands within menus to suit you
• 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
• import and export data in HP-GL, DXF, IGES, Gerber, GDS II formats
• simulate Gerber photo-tool exposure
• switch window display to monochrome mode, prior to screen capture
• remove the menus and define the window caption

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