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lock points entered to the grid or
to an angle relative to the last point |
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define structures 1 nm wide, 1
meter long, or anything in between |
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locate patterns on any or several
of the 64 layers available |
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rotate or flip selected shapes at
any angle (e.g. 1.2345 degrees) |
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delete, copy or array selected
objects (paths, polygons and cells) |
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polygon merge, slice, cutout and
oversize (as in over/under expose) |
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drag selected shapes: on dropping
them, have them snap into place
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generate array auto-numbering
(e.g. for chip numbering) |
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hop from cell to cell creating
designs with up to 20 hierarchy levels |
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clip together structures to create
an integrated optics circuit layout |
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view the last 300 commands and
system messages |
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UNDO the effects of the previous
command (not all commands) |
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get help on commands using the
hypertext help system |
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display the co-ordinates of
selected polygons |
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set the Y/X viewing aspect ratio
from 0.001 to 1000.0 |
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... with the option of having
different values in the X and Y direction |
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define the functions associated
with the mouse and F keys |
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snap to nearest point on nearest
line, to vertex or line centre |
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... with the option of going down
cell hierarchy or not |
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toggle between full screen and
split screen representation |
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... with each screen being in
either graphics or text display mode
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define layer colours, names, fill
styles and display status (ON or OFF) |
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save the current system
configuration for re-use at a later date |
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access a text file editor capable
of editing two files side by side |
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run user defined files containing
WaveMaker command sequences |
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add user-defined functions in
interpreted BASIC |
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re-arrange the
location of commands within menus to suit you |
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create raster scan Gerber output;
simulate Gerber exposure |
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export drilling information in the
Excellon format |
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export data in the Encapsulated
Postscript (EPS) format |
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create a laser plot to the
resolution of the laser printer (PC version) |
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import and export data in HP-GL,
DXF, IGES, Gerber, GDS II formats |
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simulate Gerber photo-tool
exposure |
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switch window display to
monochrome mode prior to screen capture |
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remove the menus and define the
window caption |
