KLayout's 2.5D (often called "25D") view provides a simple and effective way to visualize layered semiconductor layouts with an embossed, height-coded representation that helps designers inspect layer stacking, overlaps, and process-related thickness information.
The core of the 2.5D capability lies in the . KLayout allows users to define the physical properties of abstract layers: klayout 25d view
The 25D view relies on OpenGL. On Linux, ensure libgl1-mesa-glx is installed. On Windows, the standard install includes software emulation, but hardware acceleration is recommended. In KLayout, go to View > 2.5D View . If grayed out, your build lacks OpenGL. KLayout's 2
The script uses a syntax similar to Design Rule Check (DRC). : On Linux, ensure libgl1-mesa-glx is installed
To generate a 2.5D visualization, you must use a specialized script based on the KLayout DRC (Design Rule Check) language Create a Script : Navigate to Tools > 2.5d View > New 2.5d Script Define the Stack function to extrude layers. z(input(1, 0), zstart: 0.1.um, height: 200.nm)