Creating cross section images

Vertical cross-section images of layouts can be created using the XSection plugin for KLayout. The process by which the actual physical shapes are created from the layout layers is defined in .xs files. The xsection folder in KQC contains an example example.xs.

To use it, do the following:

1. Install XSection from KLayout -> Tools -> Manage packages.

2. Use the Ruler tool in KLayout to choose the cuts along which the vertical cross-sections are created. Select the “XSection” ruler type if you want to use other rulers for measurements.

3. To create the cross-sections: Tools -> XSection scripts -> Run script -> example.xs

Information about writing the .xs files can be found in the following pages:

• https://klayoutmatthias.github.io/xsection/DocIntro

• https://klayoutmatthias.github.io/xsection/DocReference

• https://klayoutmatthias.github.io/xsection/DocGrow

• https://klayoutmatthias.github.io/xsection/DocEtch