interactive trainer for Cadence SKILL · 11 beginner + 5 intermediate + 3 GUI lessons · axl calls are simulated
live console runs in your browser · Ctrl+Enter to evaluate
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editor.il
CIW · command interpreter window
Run code to see output here. The CIW echoes printed text and the value of the last expression.
AXL Block Builder
visual · SKILL codegen
Blocks
Builder
SKILL
Extend
+ Add API…custom
Import / Export DBjson
generated · script.il
Press ▶ Run to execute the generated SKILL in the live interpreter.
Add a SKILL / AXL API ×
Tip: mark a parameter optional if it can be omitted. Each parameter becomes an input field on the block, in order. The block emits name(arg1 arg2 …) in SKILL syntax.
Import / Export API Database ×
Your custom APIs live in this session only. Export to keep them; paste a previously exported file below and import to restore or share.
SKILL Assistant Own Key (BYOK) · Setup Key
Describe a PCB automation task in plain English — get a runnable AXL/SKILL script you can send straight to the playground.
Select Admin Shared Key or bring your own key (BYOK: Anthropic, Gemini, OpenAI, DeepSeek).
No messages yet. Try a starter prompt above, or ask for anything — e.g. “iterate the selected set and report each object’s type and layer.”
Enterprise AI Engine · Powered by eCAD AI Core. Model configuration and API credentials are managed in Admin Settings.
SKILL API Reference
Allegro SKILL / AXL functions with their call syntax, extracted from the Allegro SKILL Reference (17.4). The short line under each name is the function name spelled out for searching, not a full description — use Ask AI for an explanation and consult the Cadence manual for authoritative argument details. Prefixes: t_ string, x_ integer, f_ float, l_ list, o_ dbid, g_ any, [ ] optional.
SKILL IDE
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▦ Canvas
CIW console
▶ Run (or Ctrl/Cmd+Enter) to execute. Output and the layout preview appear here.
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RESTRICTED WORKSTATION ACCESS
Cadence SKILL Workstation Verification Required
This interactive CAD workstation, AXL command interpreter, and automated testing suite are reserved for authorized engineers with an active 3-Month SKILL Pass.
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