Adding a Technology Layer using the Stackup Manager

Technology Layers

To add a new Technology Layer to your project, do the following:

1. Click on the desired metal level in the Stackup Manager displayed by default in the left window pane of the project editor.
   
   The metal level is highlighted.
   
   

2. Right-click and select Add Tech Layer => [Metal|Via|Brick] from the pop-up menu.
   
   
   
   The type of the Technology Layer that will be created depends on which command you choose, Metal, Via or Brick. The Technology Layer dialog box appears on your display with the Type displayed. The Technology Layers dialog box for a Metal Technology Layer is shown below.
   
   

3. Fill in the desired parameters for your Technology Layer.
   
   For details about the parameters of a Technology Layer, please refer to the Technology Layer dialog box. If you have not already set up the material you wish to use for this technology layer, choose "Add Material" from the Material drop list to open the appropriate editor and add the desired material to your project.

4. Click on the OK button to close the Technology Layers dialog box and apply the changes.
   
   The Stackup Manager is updated with the Technology Layer just added. An example of a new Metal Technology Layer named "Copper" is shown below. In the example shown below, any metal polygons added on Level 1 would default to being associated with the Copper Technology Layer and inheriting its properties. The Technology Layer appears as an outline to indicate that no objects are yet associated with it. Once polygons are associated with the Technology Layer it is filled in with solid color.