Merge File
Imports geometry from an external file and adds it to the current drawing.
When to Use
- To combine designs from multiple source files
- To add standard cells, alignment marks, or reticle frames from a library
- To overlay geometry from different design stages
Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| File path | External file to merge | — |
| File format | Format of the external file | Auto-detect |
| Layer mapping | How to map external layers to current layers | By name/number |
| Offset X / Y | Position offset for the merged geometry | 0, 0 |
How It Works
- Opens and parses the external file
- Maps layers from the external file to current drawing layers
- Adds all geometry from the external file at the specified offset
- New layers are created for unmapped external layers
Technical Notes
- The external file's hierarchy is preserved
- Layer conflicts are resolved by the mapping settings
- The current drawing's coordinate system and units are used
- Duplicate cells with the same name are handled by renaming