The control_file.py module

Summary

Classes

ControlProperty	Represents a property in the control file with name, value, and type.
ControlFileMaterial	Represents a material in the control file.
ControlFileDielectric	Represents a dielectric layer in the control file.
ControlFileLayer	Represents a general layer in the control file.
ControlFileVia	Represents a via layer in the control file.
ControlFileStackup	Manages stackup information for the control file.
ControlFileImportOptions	Manages import options for the control file.
ControlExtent	Represents extent options for boundaries.
ControlCircuitPt	Represents a circuit port.
ControlFileComponent	Represents a component in the control file.
ControlFileComponents	Manages components for the control file.
ControlFileBoundaries	Manages boundaries for the control file.
ControlFileSweep	Represents a frequency sweep.
ControlFileMeshOp	Represents a mesh operation.
ControlFileSetup	Represents a simulation setup.
ControlFileSetups	Manages simulation setups.
ControlFile	Main class for EDB control file creation and management.

Functions

convert_technology_file

Convert a technology file to EDB control file (XML).

Module detail

control_file.convert_technology_file(tech_file, edbversion=None, control_file=None)

Convert a technology file to EDB control file (XML).

Warning

Do not execute this function with untrusted function argument, environment variables or pyedb global settings. See the security guide for details.

Parameters:

tech_filestr

Full path to technology file.

edbversionstr, optional

EDB version to use. If None, uses latest available version.

control_filestr, optional

Output control file path. If None, uses same path and name as tech_file.

Returns:

str or bool

Full path to created control file if successful, False otherwise.

Notes

This function is only supported on Linux systems.