Using the Selection Filter, Copy and Transform

These following examples will demonstrate using Object selection, filters, design modifications and finally output results to a Workspace files (*.wrk)

Note

AutoLoad EDA/CAD files: Whenever Matrix Import arrays are not defined (like GERBER array, ODB++, etc.), by default, all files inside the active folder will be AutoLoaded. For more information on this ability AutoLoad Array

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Copy and Transform

Select all objects and make a copy that is transformed by (3,-3) inches. Save results to a Workspace file (*.wrk)

##########################################
## Sample Matrix code
##########################################
 
SELECTION {
    Name=Set1
    JOB=@active
    SELECT_ALL
}
 
TRANSFORM {
    JOB=@active
    UNITS=INCH
    COPY=3,-3,Set1
}
 
SERIALIZE{
FILE=myWorkspaces/example1-1.wrk
}

XML:

<!--
##########################################
## Sample Matrix code
##########################################
-->
 
<NumericalMatrix>
    <SELECTION>
        <Name>Set1</Name>
        <JOB>@active</JOB>
        <SELECT_ALL/>
    </SELECTION>
 
    <TRANSFORM>
        <JOB>@active</JOB>
        <UNITS>INCH</UNITS>
        <COPY>3,-3,Set1</COPY>
    </TRANSFORM>
 
    <SERIALIZE>
        <FILE>myWorkspaces/example1-1.wrk</FILE>
    </SERIALIZE>
</NumericalMatrix>

JSON example:

{
    "NumericalMatrix": {
        "SELECTION": {
            "Name": "Set1",
            "JOB": "@active",
            "SELECT_ALL": {}
        },
        "TRANSFORM": {
            "JOB": "@active",
            "UNITS": "INCH",
            "COPY": "3,-3,Set1"
        },
        "SERIALIZE": {
            "FILE": "myWorkspaces/example1-1.wrk"
        }
    }
}

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Using the Selection Filter

Select Mask layers and make a copy that is transformed by (3,-3) inches. Save results to a Workspace file (*.wrk)

##########################################
## Sample Matrix code
##########################################
 
FILTER {
    NAME=MyMaskLayers
    LAYERS=[Mask]
}
 
SELECTION {
    Name=Set1
    Filter=MyMaskLayers
    JOB=@active
    SELECT_ALL
}
 
TRANSFORM {
    JOB=@active
    UNITS=INCH
    COPY=3,-3,Set1
}
 
SERIALIZE{
FILE=myWorkspaces/example1-2.wrk
}

XML example:

<!--
##########################################
## Sample Matrix code
##########################################
-->
<NumericalMatrix>
    <FILTER>
        <NAME>MyMaskLayers</Name>
        <LAYERS>[Mask]</LAYERS>
    </FILTER>
 
    <SELECTION>
        <Name>Set1</Name>
        <Filter>MyMaskLayers</Filter>
        <JOB>@active</JOB>
        <SELECT_ALL/>
    </SELECTION>
 
    <TRANSFORM>
        <JOB>@active</JOB>
        <UNITS>INCH</UNITS>
        <COPY>3,-3,Set1</COPY>
    </TRANSFORM>
 
    <SERIALIZE>
        <FILE>myWorkspaces/example1-2.wrk</FILE>
    </SERIALIZE>
</NumericalMatrix>

JSON example:

{
  "NumericalMatrix": {
    "FILTER": {
      "NAME": "MyMaskLayers",
      "LAYERS": "[Mask]"
    },
    "SELECTION": {
      "Name": "Set1",
      "Filter": "MyMaskLayers",
      "JOB": "@active",
      "SELECT_ALL": ""
    },
    "TRANSFORM": {
      "JOB": "@active",
      "UNITS": "INCH",
      "COPY": "3,-3,Set1"
    },
    "SERIALIZE": {
      "FILE": "myWorkspaces/example1-2.wrk"
    }
  }
}

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Move Rectangular Objects on Top layer - less than 0.3mm width

Select filtered objects and move to the right by 180 mm. Save results to a Workspace file (*.wrk)

##########################################
## Sample Matrix code
##########################################
 
# 1. The filter array is unnamed - the default filter will be used.
# 2. Units may be directly type cast in the filter array
FILTER {
    LAYERS=[Top]
 
    # Select Objects using an Aperture with a Rectangle width less than 0.3mm
    APERTURES=rectangle,width<0.3mm
}
 
# Missing "Filter=" becuase the default filter will be used.
SELECTION {
    Name=Set1
    JOB=@active
    SELECT_ALL
}
 
TRANSFORM {
    JOB=@active
    UNITS=MM
    MOVE=180,0,Set1
}
 
SERIALIZE{
    FILE=myWorkspaces/example1-3.wrk
}

XML example:

<!-- 
##########################################
## Sample Matrix code
##########################################
 
# 1. The filter array is unnamed - the default filter will be used.
# 2. Units may be directly type cast in the filter array
-->
<NumericalMatrix>
    <FILTER>
        <LAYERS>[Top]</LAYERS>
        <!-- Select Objects using an Aperture with a Rectangle width less than 0.3mm -->
        <APERTURES>rectangle,width&lt;0.3mm</APERTURES>
    </FILTER>
 
    <!-- Missing "Filter=" becuase the default filter will be used. -->
    <SELECTION>
        <Name>Set1</Name>
        <JOB>@active</JOB>
        <SELECT_ALL/>
    </SELECTION>
 
    <TRANSFORM>
        <JOB>@active</JOB>
        <UNITS>MM</UNITS>
        <MOVE>180,0,Set1</MOVE>
    </TRANSFORM>
 
    <SERIALIZE>
        <FILE>myWorkspaces/example1-3.wrk</FILE>
    </SERIALIZE>
</NumericalMatrix>

JSON example:

{
  "NumericalMatrix": {
    "FILTER": {
      "LAYERS": "[Top]",
      "APERTURES": "rectangle,width<0.3mm"
    },
    "SELECTION": {
      "Name": "Set1",
      "JOB": "@active",
      "SELECT_ALL": ""
    },
    "TRANSFORM": {
      "JOB": "@active",
      "UNITS": "MM",
      "MOVE": "180,0,Set1"
    },
    "SERIALIZE": {
      "FILE": "myWorkspaces/example1-3.wrk"
    }
  }
}