Klayout - 25d View Work

: A compass icon on the ground plane indicates the center of rotation and scaling. For detailed API documentation, refer to the D25View Class Reference on the official KLayout website sample script

Navigate to View > New 2.5D View . A separate window opens, initially showing your layout as a flat, extruded landscape. Use the mouse: klayout 25d view

| Aspect | Performance / Limitation | |--------|--------------------------| | Polygon count | Up to ~5 million polygons before frame rate drops. Beyond that, use View > 2.5D > Simplify to decimate. | | Texture memory | Each unique layer material uses texture memory. Group layers with identical height/color into one visual layer. | | True 3D navigation | You cannot view from below (z<0) or clip through layers. Elevation is capped at ~89°. | | No cross-sectioning | Can’t generate a live cut plane. For that, use the 2D cross-section tool separately. | : A compass icon on the ground plane