Automation

Automate repeatable CAD conversions

Run conversions from the command line, save settings in command files and script LinkCAD in Python. The formats you convert still need the corresponding options.

Convert GDSII to DXF

linkcad.exe -i chip.gds -o chip.dxf --output-format DXF --quit --no-save-settings

--output-format is required for an unattended run; --quit exits when the conversion is done; --no-save-settings leaves your saved settings untouched.

Convert DXF to GDSII

linkcad.exe -i chip.dxf --input-format DXF -o chip.gds --output-format GDSII --quit --no-save-settings

Name the input format with --input-format when you do not want LinkCAD to choose it from the file extension.

List every option

linkcad.exe --help-all

Prints all command-line options, including the import and export options of the formats.

These commands were run against LinkCAD 11.1.8 on Windows.

Worked example: DXF to GDSII with a command file

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