Create a Custom Library

CMeyer

Create a Custom Library

Hello, I have a question about libraries. I've created some basic cells that I need to integrate into another one, but unfortunately, I can't seem to do that. I'm thinking that creating a library might be a good idea, but I don't know how to create a custom library. So, my question is: How do I create my own library? Do I need to write a script for this?

Thank you for your consideration and for taking the time to help me. I'm feeling quite frustrated.

tomas2004

Hello,

it is explained here:

https://www.klayout.de/doc-qt5/about/about_libraries.html

Cheers,

Tomas

CMeyer

Okay, I saw that it explains where I need to install my libraries, which is in "~/.klayout/libraries". But the main question is: How do I install a library?

CMeyer

I tried putting all my GDS files in "~/.klayout/libraries," but I can only use one GDS file. When I attempt to place these files in subdirectories, nothing seems to work. I must have overlooked something, but I don't know what it is.

tomas2004

Hello,

1) sub folders don't seem to work
2) each GDS/OAS file needs to have a unique library name (LIBNAME)

Cheers,

Tomas

CMeyer

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CMeyer

I did this but it doesn't work, I tried many other combinations.
Can you give me a real exemple ? thanks
kinds regards

CMeyer

when I put all my gds files in "libraries" its work but only with one component

RawrRanger

Hi CMeyer

As tomas2004 mensioned, each file needs to have a unique LIB name, otherwise KLayout will only show one component.

The LIB name can be modified through save file dialog.

CMeyer

Thanks it's working, it will be the mess with all my companants but it works.