what is the difference between Diva and Dracula in ic5?

[naughtyboy]

what is the difference between Diva and Dracula in ic5? They look all do DRC and ERC, then why need two?

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[diag]

Diva is online tools

Dracula command line.

 

[gerryhsu]

Diva is online tools

Dracula command line.

In other word:
Diva is interactive mode
Dracula is batch mode

 

[flyinspace]

Generally speaking,
Diva uses for small blocks of layout verification;
Dracula uses for bigger project.

 

[tsinghua]

Diva supports DFII.
Dracula supports GDSII.