Klayout 25d View

Navigate to View > New 2.5D View . A separate window opens, initially showing your layout as a flat, extruded landscape. Use the mouse:

Once you're in the 2.5D view, the interface shifts to a camera-centric navigation system: (Azimuth/Elevation) Right Mouse Button (Move Pivot) Middle Mouse Button (Pivot Forward/Back) Mouse Wheel Magnify/Shrink Ctrl + Mouse Wheel Reset to Top View Performance and Practical Limits klayout 25d view

In a 6-layer metal process, verifying that a signal path from Metal 1 to Metal 4 uses the correct sequence of vias is tedious in 2D. The 2.5D view makes it visually obvious if a via is missing or misaligned, as the vertical pillar connecting two plates will appear broken. Navigate to View > New 2

KLayout exposes its 25D functionality via Ruby and Python APIs. For advanced users, scripts can generate 25D snapshots for documentation or automated review. "Let’s see if the vertical coupling actually works,"

"Let’s see if the vertical coupling actually works," he muttered. He opened the Macro Editor and pulled up his .d25 script. He had spent the last hour meticulously defining the z_start and height for each layer, transforming abstract data into a physical stack. He clicked .

Have you integrated 2.5D view into your KLayout workflow? Share your tips or questions below.