All first class objects can be queried by a
get_* Tcl command that
generally has the following syntax:-
get_<object_type> <pattern>
Where pattern is a search <pattern>, which includes if applicable a hierarchy
separator to get a fully qualified name. Objects are generally queried by a string
pattern match applied at each level of the hierarchy, and the search pattern also
supports wildcard style search patterns to make it easier to find objects, for
example:
-
get_cells */inst_1
This command searches for a cell named inst_1 within the first level of hierarchy under
the top-level of hierarchy. To recursively search for a pattern at every level of
hierarchy, use the following syntax:
-
get_cells -hierarchical inst_1
For complete coverage of the command syntax, see the specific online help for the
individual command:
-
help get_cells -
get_cells -help