Automation

No matter how many features or how much functionality is included in the Mentor toolset, there are always cases where customers need something more or slightly different than what is currently available.

By adding automation, customers can write custom scripts that meet their immediate needs.  Design tool functionality is exposed through an automation layer that users can access and modify as needed.

Several different standard programming languages are supported on different hardware platforms enabling users to quickly and easily extend the functionality of various layout, library management and schematic capture tools.

Automation Basic allows users to get data from or put data into a running application. They can access every piece of data and existing functionality that is exposed as well as catch events such as mouse movement and mouse clicks. This capability allows them to create customized reports and cross-probe between different applications while an environment can be set up so scripts or forms are automatically loaded every time the application starts.

Automation Pro includes a forms builder that allows users to create custom dialogs. The forms builder also allows users to encrypt scripts and dialogs so they can run but not modify the scripts and dialogs. Additionally, Automation Pro allows access to the output engines, allowing users to automate the creation of all necessary output files for design fabrication. This functionality can greatly improve productivity and reliability as it provides a consistent, repeatable process.

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