Klayout 25d View

(if using the native integration or the popular KLayout-2.5D plugin).

for a specific process stack (like a standard CMOS metal stack) to get started? Colors in the 2.5d View - KLayout Layout Viewer And Editor

For designers working on MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) or TSV (Through-Silicon Via) technologies, the 25D view is vital. Visualizing how a cavity etches through layers or how a TSV pierces the bulk silicon is difficult in 2D. KLayout allows rapid visualization of these vertical structures without needing a full physics simulation run. klayout 25d view

Thus, the 2.5D view complements—not replaces—traditional DRC, LVS, and parasitic extraction workflows.

Everything looks like flat colored paper. Solution: You forgot to set the "Height" in Layer Properties, or you haven't tilted the camera (still in top-down orthographic mode). (if using the native integration or the popular KLayout-2

While impressive, the 25D view has specific limitations that users must understand to avoid errors.

The 25D view functionality is enabled via a dedicated plugin script. Follow these steps to install and access the feature: Step 1: Install the Plugin Open KLayout. Visualizing how a cavity etches through layers or

# This script sets heights based on layer name keywords layout_view = RBA::Application.instance.main_window.current_view lv = layout_view.active_layerview