System and method for tuning a graphical highlight set to improve hierarchical layout editing
US10354034B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/39
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present embodiments relate generally to integrated circuit design, and more particularly to techniques that automatically and dynamically create or adjust a highlight set in a graphical user interface for allowing designers to edit layouts in a hierarchical design in a more productive manner. According to certain aspects, in dense designs and/or designs having complete or partial overlapping shapes, embodiments allow for highlighting more than one hierarchy level with tuned parameters that improve the user experience and enhance user work productivity. According to other aspects, embodiments allow for highlighting shapes using colors and/or widths that allow both highlight and shape to be clearly visible and distinguishable.
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