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GDS-TXT is a human-readable version of the GDSII file format. It is not meant for exchanging CAD data with other programs, but it allows you to write the drawing data in text form. GDS-TXT files can be opened and edited with a text editor, and the result can be read back into LinkCAD. GDS-TXT could also be used in conjunction with a text based version control system, such as SCCS or CVS, to keep track of the evolution of a design.
All information in a GDS-TXT is stored in records. Each record starts with the name of the record, possibly followed by information for the record. Records are separated by either a semicolon (";"), a new line, or both. It is also possible to include comments by starting a new line with "#". Click to display a sample GDS-TXT file.
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