Plugins

Plugins package reusable Origen models, protocols, generation interfaces, commands, and templates as Python distributions. Use a plugin when content has a lifecycle independent of the consuming application or is shared by multiple products.

Plugins execute in the parent application’s runtime, so version compatibility and tests matter. Keep public entry points stable, avoid modifying parent global state during import, and document required targets or configuration.

• Introduction
• Creating a Plugin
  • Design Guidelines
  • Releasing a Plugin
• Using a Plugin
  • Importing a DUT/Block
  • Plugin Commands
  • Compatibility And Failures
  • Generating Patterns and Flows
  • Accessing a Plugin’s Application Instance