KLayout

KLayout: Efficient tool that lets you edit and view GDS and OASIS files while also allowing you to edit and build layout designs from scratch

KLayout is helpful software that was created from the ground up to help the user view GDS and OASIS files but also to edit them or build layout designs from scratch without any effort.

The installation process is quick and easy, and when you launch the app, you will be prompted by a clear-cut and well-thought user interface, that shows the most important features, and packs a useful set of features for both viewing and editing layout files.

Since it sports a built-in layer configurator, you will be able to view the fill patterns and colors, customize animations, transparency levels, properties of a group of layers and rename, copy, paste, and also remove layer attributes.

It also supports bookmarks, flexible rulers, shape and instance browsers, multiple zoom modes, screenshot features, and you will be able to take advantage of the image overlay capabilities, load and place PNG, JPG, and GIF files over your projects.

KLayout is a very efficient tool that allows users to edit and view GDS and OASIS files, edit them and build layout designs from scratch with zero to no effort.