the array is reflecting the GDS capabilities. The GDS format provides arrays exactly that way and that is why the functionality is confined to this implementation.
However, if you need complex arrays you can generate them with a script. That is somewhat different from graphical editing - such arrays will always appear as individual instances (but a lot of them), so in order to change their parameters you'll have to delete and regenerate them. However, scripts are a good way to automate manual work so I'd consider them if a kind of editing aid is requested.
A more elaborate solution for problem, which will allow to adjust parameters later, is the creation of a PCell which provides a series of instances of another cell. That however is a somewhat more advanced topic.
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Hi Thomas,
the array is reflecting the GDS capabilities. The GDS format provides arrays exactly that way and that is why the functionality is confined to this implementation.
However, if you need complex arrays you can generate them with a script. That is somewhat different from graphical editing - such arrays will always appear as individual instances (but a lot of them), so in order to change their parameters you'll have to delete and regenerate them. However, scripts are a good way to automate manual work so I'd consider them if a kind of editing aid is requested.
A more elaborate solution for problem, which will allow to adjust parameters later, is the creation of a PCell which provides a series of instances of another cell. That however is a somewhat more advanced topic.
Regards,
Matthias