OpenAccess C++ API Documentation

The OpenAccess API is a C++ programming interface for integrating design tools and design methodologies through a common, open database. OpenAccess documentation consists of several types, which are listed below. You can access these different types of documentation from this page or by using the navigation bar at the top of every page. For additional information about using the documentation, click the Help icon on the navigation bar.

Getting Started
OpenAccess Release Notes
What's New in OpenAccess 2.2
Installing OpenAccess
Adding a Search Solution to OpenAccess Documentation
Known Problems and Solutions (KP&S)
Getting Started — A HelloWorld Example
OpenAccess
OpenAccess API Specification
Programmers Guide
Coding Style Guide and Standards
Information Model Diagrams
Migrating to Newer OpenAccess Versions
Compatibility for OpenAccess Applications and Data
Features by Data Model
Extension Languages
Tcl Bindings for OpenAccess APIs
Translators
Using OpenAccess Translators
LEF/DEF to OpenAccess Mapping
LEF and DEF Translators
Stream to OpenAccess Mapping
Stream Translators
Verilog to OpenAccess Mapping
Verilog Translators
SPEF to OpenAccess Mapping
SPEF Translators
Plug-In Interfaces
OpenAccess Plug-In API Specification
How to Write a Plug-In
Writing a C++ Pcell Generator
How to Write a Pcell Evaluator Plug-In
How to Write a Plug-In to Calculate bBoxes for Text
How to Write Change Management System (CMS) Plug-Ins
Implementing Pcells Through Tcl
Region Query Plug-In Architecture

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