| FAQ600-001 |
What is the purpose of User Language? |
| The
User Language concept allows for quick implementation of urgently required add-on functions and customer-specific features without the need to release a new version of BAE. This means that you don't need to wait for the next BAE update to get additional functions, and the system can be tailored to customer-specific requirements of almost any kind. You can write your own (C-like)
User Language programs, modify existing programs or simply ask Bartels support for doing the job. The
User Language Compiler is delivered with the BAE software, thus allowing for compilation of
User Language programs to be executed by the
User Language Interpreter which is integrated to the interactive BAE modules. |
| FAQ600-010 |
I want some ASCII input! |
Please have a look at the
readlplc User Language program for an example on how to apply the in-built BNF processor. The BNF format description of a specific input format can be included to a
User Language program using the
#bnf clause. This allows for fast and flexible input interface implementations. |
| FAQ600-011 |
I would like to import a third party netlist format! |
| Please use either of the
conconv,
netconv,
valconv or
redasc utility programs (advanced
User Language program versions of
conconv and
netconv are also provided with the software) or write a
User Language program using the
con_* functions for storing netlist data. This allows for the input of any netlist format, even together with placement and/or part/pin attribute data. The BNF processor can also be applied for analyzing and/or parsing foreign netlist formats (see the
conconv and
netconv User Language programs for examples). |
| FAQ600-020 |
I need additional features! |
| Please refer to the 150+
User Language programs and/or source files provided with the BAE software. The
User Language Compiler is supplied with the BAE system and you are free to modify existing or create new
User Language programs for enhanced CAD functions. If you have a more complex task simply contact the BAE support. |
| FAQ600-021 |
Is it possible to access existing interactive menu functions from User Language, i.e. can I create macros? |
| Yes! Please use the
bae_store*iact and the
baecallmenu User Language functions which allow for the definition of macros and/or scripts. |
| FAQ600-040 |
I would like to extract trace lengths and other geometric information for my simulator! |
| Please use the
ged_setnetattrib User Language function to store such information. This information is feeded back during the
process. |
| FAQ600-050 |
Does the AutoEngineer provide a relational database with SQL query method to handle any type of manufacturing data? |
| Please use the
sqlcmd User Language function to store any type of e.g. part list, price list, manufacturer name and address for direct attribute setting or e.g. order form output. Please have a look at the
ssymattr User Language program for an application example. |
