Methods for generating device layouts by combining an automated device layout generator with a script

A device layout generator comprising:

• a device layout generator which when invoked to generate the device layout is adapted to:
• receive selection of a plurality of design rules;
• receive identification of at least one element of the device;
• receive selection of a parameter value associated with the at least one element;
• and
• generate a first device layout including a first object having a first number of vertices in accordance with the selected plurality of design rules and the selected parameter value;
• and
• a script generator adapted to generate a script defining a modified parameter value associated with the at least one element, wherein when executed the script causes a second device layout including a second object having a second number of vertices being different from the first number of vertices to be generated.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions which when executed by a computer cause the computer to:

• select a plurality of design rules;
• identify at least one element of the device, when the computer is invoked to generate a first device layout;
• select a parameter value associated with the at least one element;
• generate the first device layout including a first object having a first number of vertices in accordance with the selected plurality of design rules and the selected parameter value;
• define in a script a modified parameter value associated with the at least one element;
• and
• execute the script to generate a second device layout including a second object having a second number of vertices being different from the first number of vertices.