Color-Coded Grid Snapping for Electronic Design Placement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic designers face challenges in determining which objects are snapped and to what grid, especially when dealing with multiple types of grids in complex designs.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method for visualizing electronic circuit designs that includes displaying a portion of the design at a graphical user interface, selecting an object to be moved, and snapping it to a target location by displaying target types in distinct colors, allowing for easier identification of snap sources and targets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If multiple types of grids are used in the design, then the design flexibility and precision are improved, but the difficulty of identifying snap sources and targets increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color coding to different grid types and snap targets, where each grid type (e.g., placement grid, manufacturing grid, XY grid) is displayed in a distinct color. This visual differentiation allows users to easily identify which objects are snapped and to what grid, resolving the identification difficulty while maintaining multiple grid types for design precision.
2Ease of operation
If snapping feature is added to assist object placement, then the ease of operation is improved, but the complexity of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements visual feedback mechanisms that display snap targets and grid information directly in the graphical user interface. When an object is snapped to a target, the system provides visual confirmation through color-coded displays and highlights, making the snapping operation transparent and easy to understand without requiring complex additional controls or interfaces.
3Ease of operation
If color coding is applied to display target types, then the ease of operation is improved, but the use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color coding to display different target types and grid information in the graphical user interface. Each snap target type is assigned a distinct color for easy identification. This visual enhancement improves operational ease by making it immediately clear which objects are snapped and to what grids, while the energy consumption remains minimal as it only affects the display rendering.
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AI summary
Embodiments included herein are directed towards a method for visualizing an electronic circuit design. Embodiments may include causing a display of a portion of an electronic design at a graphical user interface and receiving, at the graphical user interface, a selection of an object to be moved, wherein the object is displayed in a first color. In response to a user input, embodiments may include moving the object at the graphical user interface nearer a target location, displaying at least one target type in a second color and snapping the object to the target location.