Get Ads Desktop Design Rule Checker - Keysight Knowledge Center

The ADS Desktop Design Rule Checker enables users to ensure that their layout designs meet the necessary physical constraints. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for filling out the form online, ensuring that users can effectively utilize its components.

Follow the steps to complete your form accurately.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the editor.
2. In the Layout window, either create a new layout or open an existing layout you wish to check.
3. From the menu, select Tools > DRC to open the Design Rule Check dialog box.
4. Press the Create Width/Spacing Rule button to define a basic design rule for use.
5. In the subsequent dialog, choose the Rule location from the dropdown and enter an appropriate Rule name and Rule filename. Select parameters you wish to ensure compliance and input values without units.
6. Choose the Design layer(s) to which this rule will apply by selecting the appropriate layers in the Apply to Layer(s) list and click Save to preserve your rules.
7. Back in the Design Rule Check dialog box, click Run to initiate the check.
8. Review any messages in the DRC Message window to address potential issues, following the prompts as needed.
9. Once the DRC process completes, you can save changes and choose whether to download, print, or share the results.

Get started now and ensure your designs comply with essential rules.