Merge File
Imports geometry from an external file and adds it to the current drawing.
When to Use
- To combine designs from multiple source files
- To add standard cells, alignment marks, or reticle frames from a library
- To overlay geometry from different design stages
Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| File to Merge | External file to merge into the current drawing | — |
| Duplicate Cells | Merge duplicate cells, Rename duplicate cells, or Rename duplicate cells except top cell | Merge duplicate cells |
| Duplicate Layers | Merge duplicate layers or Rename duplicate layers | Merge duplicate layers |
| Arc Precision | Precision value and units used by format readers or curve conversion while merging the file | 32 segments/360° |
How It Works
- Opens and parses the selected external file using the current import format
- Resolves duplicate cells according to the selected Duplicate Cells policy
- Resolves duplicate layers according to the selected Duplicate Layers policy
- Adds the imported geometry to the current drawing
Technical Notes
- The external file’s hierarchy is preserved unless duplicate-cell handling requires merging
- Layer conflicts are resolved by the selected duplicate-layer policy
- The current drawing’s coordinate system and units are used
- Arc Precision is shared with other geometry tools and controls curve approximation for import paths that need it