How to attach a technology library to a design library

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This HOWTO will explain how to attach a technology library to a design library for an already existing design library.


Help resources

  • IC-6146.14 → DFII → Virtuoso Technology Data User Guide → Preparing Files for Use with a Design → Referencing or Attaching a Technology Library → Attaching a Technology Library to a Design Library


In the CIW window, click on Tools → Technology File Manager ... as shown below.

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Then click Attach.

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Next, select the design library that you want to attached the tech library too in the Design Library field. Then select the technology library in the Technology Library field. Click Ok.

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The CIW window will then give an INFO message saying that it was successful.

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Viewing the properties of the library from the Library Manager also shows that the new technology library has been attached.

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