Hi can I run magic inside the docker to view the layout It g

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Hi can I run magic inside the docker to view the layout It gives a display error when run inside the docker

Matt Venn · Answer

run it outside and tell it where the tech file is

Matt Venn · Answer

Wajeh ul hasan · Answer

So it means we cannot use magic present inside the openlane folder We have to install another magic separately solely for the purpose of viewing the layout generated

Matt Venn · Answer

as far as I know

Jecel Assumpção Jr · Answer

Wouldn t it just be a matter of setting DISPLAY correctly inside the docker and perhaps chanding permissions outside of it

Matt Venn · Answer

hm I just tried this docker run it v tmp X11 unix tmp X11 unix v home matt work kneesonic openLANE flow v home matt work asic workshop pdks home matt work asic workshop pdks e PDK ROOT= home matt work asic workshop pdks e DISPLAY=$ DISPLAY u 1000 1000 openlane rc2

Matt Venn · Answer

and magic failed with a different error

Matt Venn · Answer

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Matt Venn · Answer

it would be cool to have it working from inside I already had it installed on my system and am now using klayout more so it didn t bother me

Matt Venn · Answer

I followed instructions about x programs in docker here <https blog yadutaf fr 2017 09 10 running a graphical app in a docker container on a remote server >