Feb 5, 2026 · Start KLayout in editor mode to get access to a rich set of editing features. Create new layers and cells. Instantiate them in other cells. Draw polygons, boxes, wires and labels. Move, …

Starting with version 0.15, KLayout is also an editor that allows to change GDS and OASIS files and create them from scratch. See the release notes and the editor mode quickstart manual for a more …

Using the .zip archive is the recommended way to try KLayout without contaminating the system. A description how to actually build KLayout on Windows using the MSYS2 system can be found below.

KLayout Documentation (Qt 5): Main Index » KLayout User Manual KLayout User Manual This is KLayout's main user manual. The manual is organised in major topics: KLayout Basics Editing …

This is the server copy of the documentation delivered with KLayout KLayout Documentation - The main entry point for the documentation KLayout User Manual - KLayout's user manual (link into …

KLayout Documentation (Qt 5): Main Index Main Index Welcome to KLayout's documentation The documentation is organized in chapters. For a brief introduction read the User Manual. 'Various …

KLayout Documentation (Qt 5): Main Index » KLayout User Manual » KLayout Basics KLayout Basics Welcome to KLayout's user manual. This is the manual chapter covering the basic features of …

KLayout Documentation (Qt 5): Main Index » KLayout User Manual » KLayout Basics » The Main Window The Main Window The main window is divided into three parts: the left area is the hierarchy …

KLayout displays the layers of a layout by default in a list on the right side of the main window. This list however, does not directly reflect the layers in the layout database.

Feasibility and Approach for Opening GDSII Files in KLayout via Plugin 139 views 6 comments Most recent by sekigawa January 12 KLayout Development