![]() ![]() If you are an expert Virtuoso user, you might already know valid values for cdsenv variables that you use frequently. You can also search for different types of variables, such as boolean, string, or cyclic. This information is useful in finding settings that are different from default settings in Virtuoso. For example, if you search for the term modified, all modified environment variables will be listed. In addition to searching for cdsenv variables by their names or by string within their name, you can perform search for all other information displayed in the editor, such as Type or Status. All variables, values, and tool names that contain the substring mouse will be listed in the results. The tool is especially useful to look for a cdsenv variable when you only remember its partial name.įor example, if you want to look for a cdsenv variable that allows you to use right-click to zoom in the design, all you need to do is type mouse in the search field. Search for a variable nameĬdsenv Editor supports non-case-sensitive, substring search that lets you easily search for different types of cdsenv variables supported in the Virtuoso release being used. You can scroll through the tools listed in Cdsenv Editor to examine the cdsenv variables that are supported in Virtuoso. Notable Capabilities of Cdsenv Editor Check name and value of variables To launch Cdsenv Editor, in CIW, choose Options – Cdsenv Editor or run startCdsenvEditor(). You can expand each tool directory to view related cdsenv variables and edit these variables based on your needs. Introduced with the IC6.1.8 and ICADVM18.1 base releases, Cdsenv Editor lets you see a list of all Virtuoso tools and how they can be customized using cdsenv variables. This can be a daunting task even for expert users, let alone the new or infrequent users. Otherwise, you will have to look up the variable names from the default. One of the biggest challenges of using these methods is the need to know and remember the names of all cdsenv variables associated with the Virtuoso tool you are using. cdsenv file and save it in your home or work directory. If you want to ensure that certain values are loaded every time you launch Virtuoso, you can create a private. Values of cdsenv variables can change during the course of using Virtuoso either through the forms with which these environment variables are associated or by updating them using the Virtuoso Command Interpreter Window (CIW). Traditional Methods of Setting Environment Values ![]() cdsenv files are shipped with each Virtuoso release and they determine how Virtuoso looks or behaves. Yes, you can customize many features in the Virtuoso environment by changing values of variables that control these features. From picking an ice cream flavor to outfitting a premium car, we all want a product customized according to our needs and expectations. So, keep in mind that you are more an academic partner than a customer (unless you are willing to shell out a few 100k for a single seat license package) and give it another try.Customization is the need of the day. The "University Software Program" is available in many locations, details can be found here For example you have to keep track of the license usage, the people who have access to the software and keep record of this information for at least five years! These academic prices are very low compared to commercial prices, therefore you need to make sure that they are only used for educational purposes. This should give you a rough idea what prices to expect. I live in Europe and the prices for academic software can be found here. For academic use the license costs are very small and are more like a "handling fee". Cadence does not make money with educational licenses, however they support universities because they often cooperate with the industry and train future engineers.įor commercial use license costs depend on the number of licenses you buy and of course can be negotiated. ![]()
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