Mask Software tools
L-Edit
Graphical mask writing, viewing, and conversion tool. [LEdit Download] from Nanofab (PC Only). When you install select typical workstation, network license, then at the last step of the install it will ask where to look where to find the license, use network (and local): "nanofabserver.ece.ucsb.edu" this should create an environment variables called: TANNERHOST = nanfabserver.ece.ucsb.edu and TANNERHOST2 = local
Using L-Edit's DRC to make sure no VCs on waveguides
Libmask
C++ mask writing program. Produces .CIF and/or .EGS mask files
File:LibmaskV6 00.zip Newest version of Libmask: allows for direct export to gds format. Includes installation instructions, documentation, etc.
File:LibMask Dist + Examples.zip You will find detailed installation instructions for Mac and PC here.