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pyedb/grpc/database/padstacks.py

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+# Copyright (C) 2023 - 2024 ANSYS, Inc. and/or its affiliates.
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
+#
+#
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+# SOFTWARE.
+
+"""
+This module contains the `EdbPadstacks` class.
+"""
+import math
+import warnings
+
+from ansys.edb.core.definition.padstack_def_data import (
+    PadGeometryType as GrpcPadGeometryType,
+)
+from ansys.edb.core.definition.padstack_def_data import (
+    PadstackDefData as GrpcPadstackDefData,
+)
+from ansys.edb.core.definition.padstack_def_data import (
+    PadstackHoleRange as GrpcPadstackHoleRange,
+)
+from ansys.edb.core.definition.padstack_def_data import (
+    SolderballPlacement as GrpcSolderballPlacement,
+)
+from ansys.edb.core.definition.padstack_def_data import (
+    SolderballShape as GrpcSolderballShape,
+)
+from ansys.edb.core.definition.padstack_def_data import PadType as GrpcPadType
+from ansys.edb.core.geometry.point_data import PointData as GrpcPointData
+from ansys.edb.core.geometry.polygon_data import PolygonData as GrpcPolygonData
+from ansys.edb.core.utility.value import Value as GrpcValue
+import rtree
+
+from pyedb.generic.general_methods import generate_unique_name
+from pyedb.grpc.database.definition.padstack_def import PadstackDef
+from pyedb.grpc.database.primitive.padstack_instance import PadstackInstance
+from pyedb.modeler.geometry_operators import GeometryOperators
+
+
+class Padstacks(object):
+    """Manages EDB methods for nets management accessible from `Edb.padstacks` property.
+
+    Examples
+    --------
+    >>> from pyedb import Edb
+    >>> edbapp = Edb("myaedbfolder", edbversion="2024.2")
+    >>> edb_padstacks = edbapp.padstacks
+    """
+
+    def __getitem__(self, name):
+        """Get  a padstack definition or instance from the Edb project.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        name : str, int
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        :class:`pyedb.dotnet.database.cell.hierarchy.component.EDBComponent`
+
+        """
+        if isinstance(name, int) and name in self.instances:
+            return self.instances(name)
+        elif name in self.definitions:
+            return self.definitions[name]
+        else:
+            for i in list(self.instances.values()):
+                if i.name == name or i.aedt_name == name:
+                    return i
+        self._pedb.logger.error("Component or definition not found.")
+        return
+
+    def __init__(self, p_edb):
+        self._pedb = p_edb
+        self._instances = {}
+        self._definitions = {}
+
+    @property
+    def _active_layout(self):
+        """ """
+        return self._pedb.active_layout
+
+    @property
+    def _layout(self):
+        """ """
+        return self._pedb.layout
+
+    @property
+    def db(self):
+        """Db object."""
+        return self._pedb.active_db
+
+    @property
+    def _logger(self):
+        """ """
+        return self._pedb.logger
+
+    @property
+    def _layers(self):
+        """ """
+        return self._pedb.stackup.layers
+
+    def int_to_pad_type(self, val=0):
+        """Convert an integer to an EDB.PadGeometryType.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        val : int
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        object
+            EDB.PadType enumerator value.
+        """
+
+        if val == 0:
+            return GrpcPadType.REGULAR_PAD
+        elif val == 1:
+            return GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD
+        elif val == 2:
+            return GrpcPadType.THERMAL_PAD
+        elif val == 3:
+            return GrpcPadType.HOLE
+        elif val == 4:
+            return GrpcPadType.UNKNOWN_GEOM_TYPE
+        else:
+            return val
+
+    def int_to_geometry_type(self, val=0):
+        """Convert an integer to an EDB.PadGeometryType.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        val : int
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        object
+            EDB.PadGeometryType enumerator value.
+        """
+        if val == 0:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_NO_GEOMETRY
+        elif val == 1:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE
+        elif val == 2:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_SQUARE
+        elif val == 3:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_RECTANGLE
+        elif val == 4:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_OVAL
+        elif val == 5:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_BULLET
+        elif val == 6:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_NSIDED_POLYGON
+        elif val == 7:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_POLYGON
+        elif val == 8:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_ROUND45
+        elif val == 9:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_ROUND90
+        elif val == 10:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_SQUARE45
+        elif val == 11:
+            return GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_SQUARE90
+        else:
+            return val
+
+    @property
+    def definitions(self):
+        """Padstack definitions.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        dict[str, :class:`pyedb.dotnet.database.edb_data.padstacks_data.EdbPadstack`]
+            List of definitions via padstack definitions.
+
+        """
+        if len(self._definitions) == len(self.db.padstack_defs):
+            return self._definitions
+        self._definitions = {}
+        for padstack_def in self._pedb.db.padstack_defs:
+            if len(padstack_def.data.layer_names) >= 1:
+                self._definitions[padstack_def.name] = PadstackDef(self._pedb, padstack_def)
+        return self._definitions
+
+    @property
+    def instances(self):
+        """Dictionary  of all padstack instances (vias and pins).
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        dict[int, :class:`dotnet.database.edb_data.padstacks_data.EDBPadstackInstance`]
+            List of padstack instances.
+
+        """
+        pad_stack_inst = self._pedb.layout.padstack_instances
+        if len(self._instances) == len(pad_stack_inst):
+            return self._instances
+        self._instances = {i.edb_uid: PadstackInstance(self._pedb, i) for i in pad_stack_inst}
+        return self._instances
+
+    @property
+    def instances_by_name(self):
+        """Dictionary  of all padstack instances (vias and pins) by name.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        dict[str, :class:`dotnet.database.edb_data.padstacks_data.EDBPadstackInstance`]
+            List of padstack instances.
+
+        """
+        padstack_instances = {}
+        for _, edb_padstack_instance in self.instances.items():
+            if edb_padstack_instance.aedt_name:
+                padstack_instances[edb_padstack_instance.aedt_name] = edb_padstack_instance
+        return padstack_instances
+
+    def find_instance_by_id(self, value: int):
+        """Find a padstack instance by database id.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        value : int
+        """
+        return self._pedb.modeler.find_object_by_id(value)
+
+    @property
+    def pins(self):
+        """Dictionary  of all pins instances (belonging to component).
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        dic[str, :class:`dotnet.database.edb_data.definitions.EDBPadstackInstance`]
+            Dictionary of EDBPadstackInstance Components.
+
+
+        Examples
+        --------
+        >>> edbapp = dotnet.Edb("myproject.aedb")
+        >>> pin_net_name = edbapp.pins[424968329].netname
+        """
+        pins = {}
+        for instancename, instance in self.instances.items():
+            if instance.is_pin and instance.component:
+                pins[instancename] = instance
+        return pins
+
+    @property
+    def vias(self):
+        """Dictionary  of all vias instances not belonging to component.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        dic[str, :class:`dotnet.database.edb_data.definitions.EDBPadstackInstance`]
+            Dictionary of EDBPadstackInstance Components.
+
+
+        Examples
+        --------
+        >>> edbapp = dotnet.Edb("myproject.aedb")
+        >>> pin_net_name = edbapp.pins[424968329].netname
+        """
+        pnames = list(self.pins.keys())
+        vias = {i: j for i, j in self.instances.items() if i not in pnames}
+        return vias
+
+    @property
+    def pingroups(self):
+        """All Layout Pin groups.
+
+        . deprecated:: pyedb 0.28.0
+        Use :func:`pyedb.grpc.core.layout.pin_groups` instead.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        list
+            List of all layout pin groups.
+        """
+        warnings.warn(
+            "`pingroups` is deprecated and is now located here " "`pyedb.grpc.core.layout.pin_groups` instead.",
+            DeprecationWarning,
+        )
+        return self._layout.pin_groups
+
+    @property
+    def pad_type(self):
+        """Return a PadType Enumerator."""
+
+    def create_circular_padstack(
+        self,
+        padstackname=None,
+        holediam="300um",
+        paddiam="400um",
+        antipaddiam="600um",
+        startlayer=None,
+        endlayer=None,
+    ):
+        """Create a circular padstack.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        padstackname : str, optional
+            Name of the padstack. The default is ``None``.
+        holediam : str, optional
+            Diameter of the hole with units. The default is ``"300um"``.
+        paddiam : str, optional
+            Diameter of the pad with units. The default is ``"400um"``.
+        antipaddiam : str, optional
+            Diameter of the antipad with units. The default is ``"600um"``.
+        startlayer : str, optional
+            Starting layer. The default is ``None``, in which case the top
+            is the starting layer.
+        endlayer : str, optional
+            Ending layer. The default is ``None``, in which case the bottom
+            is the ending layer.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        str
+            Name of the padstack if the operation is successful.
+        """
+
+        padstack_def = PadstackDef.create(self._pedb.db, padstackname)
+
+        padstack_data = GrpcPadstackDefData.create()
+        list_values = [GrpcValue(holediam), GrpcValue(paddiam), GrpcValue(antipaddiam)]
+        padstack_data.set_hole_parameters(
+            offset_x=GrpcValue(0),
+            offset_y=GrpcValue(0),
+            rotation=GrpcValue(0),
+            type_geom=GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE,
+            sizes=list_values,
+        )
+
+        padstack_data.hole_range = GrpcPadstackHoleRange.UPPER_PAD_TO_LOWER_PAD
+        layers = list(self._pedb.stackup.signal_layers.keys())
+        if not startlayer:
+            startlayer = layers[0]
+        if not endlayer:
+            endlayer = layers[len(layers) - 1]
+
+        antipad_shape = GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE
+        started = False
+        padstack_data.set_pad_parameters(
+            layer="Default",
+            pad_type=GrpcPadType.REGULAR_PAD,
+            type_geom=GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE,
+            offset_x=GrpcValue(0),
+            offset_y=GrpcValue(0),
+            rotation=GrpcValue(0),
+            sizes=[GrpcValue(paddiam)],
+        )
+
+        padstack_data.set_pad_parameters(
+            layer="Default",
+            pad_type=GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD,
+            type_geom=GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE,
+            offset_x=GrpcValue(0),
+            offset_y=GrpcValue(0),
+            rotation=GrpcValue(0),
+            sizes=[GrpcValue(antipaddiam)],
+        )
+
+        for layer in layers:
+            if layer == startlayer:
+                started = True
+            if layer == endlayer:
+                started = False
+            if started:
+                padstack_data.set_pad_parameters(
+                    layer=layer,
+                    pad_type=GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD,
+                    type_geom=GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE,
+                    offset_x=GrpcValue(0),
+                    offset_y=GrpcValue(0),
+                    rotation=GrpcValue(0),
+                    sizes=[GrpcValue(antipaddiam)],
+                )
+
+                padstack_data.set_pad_parameters(
+                    layer=layer,
+                    pad_type=GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD,
+                    type_geom=GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE,
+                    offset_x=GrpcValue(0),
+                    offset_y=GrpcValue(0),
+                    rotation=GrpcValue(0),
+                    sizes=[GrpcValue(antipaddiam)],
+                )
+
+        padstack_def.data = padstack_data
+
+    def delete_padstack_instances(self, net_names):  # pragma: no cover
+        """Delete padstack instances by net names.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        net_names : str, list
+            Names of the nets to delete.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        bool
+            ``True`` when successful, ``False`` when failed.
+
+        References
+        ----------
+
+        >>> Edb.padstacks.delete_padstack_instances(net_names=["GND"])
+        """
+        if not isinstance(net_names, list):  # pragma: no cover
+            net_names = [net_names]
+
+        for p_id, p in self.instances.items():
+            if p.net_name in net_names:
+                if not p.delete():  # pragma: no cover
+                    return False
+        return True
+
+    def set_solderball(self, padstackInst, sballLayer_name, isTopPlaced=True, ballDiam=100e-6):
+        """Set solderball for the given PadstackInstance.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        padstackInst : Edb.Cell.Primitive.PadstackInstance or int
+            Padstack instance id or object.
+        sballLayer_name : str,
+            Name of the layer where the solder ball is placed. No default values.
+        isTopPlaced : bool, optional.
+            Bollean triggering is the solder ball is placed on Top or Bottom of the layer stackup.
+        ballDiam : double, optional,
+            Solder ball diameter value.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        bool
+
+        """
+        if isinstance(padstackInst, int):
+            psdef = self.definitions[self.instances[padstackInst].padstack_definition].edb_padstack
+            padstackInst = self.instances[padstackInst]
+
+        else:
+            psdef = padstackInst.padstack_def
+        newdefdata = GrpcPadstackDefData.create(psdef.data)
+        newdefdata.solder_ball_shape = GrpcSolderballShape.SOLDERBALL_CYLINDER
+        newdefdata.solder_ball_param(GrpcValue(ballDiam), GrpcValue(ballDiam))
+        sball_placement = (
+            GrpcSolderballPlacement.ABOVE_PADSTACK if isTopPlaced else GrpcSolderballPlacement.BELOW_PADSTACK
+        )
+        newdefdata.solder_ball_placement = sball_placement
+        psdef.data = newdefdata
+        sball_layer = [lay._edb_layer for lay in list(self._layers.values()) if lay.name == sballLayer_name][0]
+        if sball_layer is not None:
+            padstackInst.solder_ball_layer = sball_layer
+            return True
+
+        return False
+
+    def create_coax_port(self, padstackinstance, use_dot_separator=True, name=None):
+        """Create HFSS 3Dlayout coaxial lumped port on a pastack
+        Requires to have solder ball defined before calling this method.
+
+        . deprecated:: pyedb 0.28.0
+        Use :func:`pyedb.grpc.core.excitations.create_source_on_component` instead.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        padstackinstance : `Edb.Cell.Primitive.PadstackInstance` or int
+            Padstack instance object.
+        use_dot_separator : bool, optional
+            Whether to use ``.`` as the separator for the naming convention, which
+            is ``[component][net][pin]``. The default is ``True``. If ``False``, ``_`` is
+            used as the separator instead.
+        name : str
+            Port name for overwriting the default port-naming convention,
+            which is ``[component][net][pin]``. The port name must be unique.
+            If a port with the specified name already exists, the
+            default naming convention is used so that port creation does
+            not fail.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        str
+            Terminal name.
+
+        """
+        warnings.warn(
+            "`create_coax_port` is deprecated and is now located here "
+            "`pyedb.grpc.core.excitations.create_coax_port` instead.",
+            DeprecationWarning,
+        )
+        self._pedb.excitations.create_coax_port(self, padstackinstance, use_dot_separator=use_dot_separator, name=name)
+
+    def get_pin_from_component_and_net(self, refdes=None, netname=None):
+        """Retrieve pins given a component's reference designator and net name.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        refdes : str, optional
+            Reference designator of the component. The default is ``None``.
+        netname : str optional
+            Name of the net. The default is ``None``.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        dict
+            Dictionary of pins if the operation is successful.
+            ``False`` is returned if the net does not belong to the component.
+
+        """
+        pinlist = []
+        if refdes:
+            if refdes in self._pedb.components.instances:
+                if netname:
+                    for pin, val in self._pedb.components.instances[refdes].pins.items():
+                        if val.net_name == netname:
+                            pinlist.append(val)
+                else:
+                    for pin in self._pedb.components.instances[refdes].pins.values():
+                        pinlist.append(pin)
+            elif netname:
+                for pin in self._pedb.pins:
+                    if pin.net_name == netname:
+                        pinlist.append(pin)
+            else:
+                self._logger.error("At least a component or a net name has to be provided")
+
+        return pinlist
+
+    def get_pinlist_from_component_and_net(self, refdes=None, netname=None):
+        """Retrieve pins given a component's reference designator and net name.
+
+        . deprecated:: pyedb 0.28.0
+        Use :func:`get_pin_from_component_and_net` instead.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        refdes : str, optional
+            Reference designator of the component. The default is ``None``.
+        netname : str optional
+            Name of the net. The default is ``None``.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        dict
+            Dictionary of pins if the operation is successful.
+            ``False`` is returned if the net does not belong to the component.
+
+        """
+        warnings.warn(
+            "`get_pinlist_from_component_and_net` is deprecated use `get_pin_from_component_and_net` instead.",
+            DeprecationWarning,
+        )
+        return self.get_pin_from_component_and_net(refdes=refdes, netname=netname)
+
+    def get_pad_parameters(self, pin, layername, pad_type="regular_pad"):
+        """Get Padstack Parameters from Pin or Padstack Definition.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        pin : Edb.definition.PadstackDef or Edb.definition.PadstackInstance
+            Pin or PadstackDef on which get values.
+        layername : str
+            Layer on which get properties.
+        pad_type : str
+            Pad Type, `"pad"`, `"anti_pad"`, `"thermal_pad"`
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        tuple
+            Tuple of (GeometryType, ParameterList, OffsetX, OffsetY, Rot).
+        """
+        if pad_type == "regular_pad":
+            pad_type = GrpcPadType.REGULAR_PAD
+        elif pad_type == "anti_pad":
+            pad_type = GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD
+        elif pad_type == "thermal_pad":
+            pad_type = GrpcPadType.THERMAL_PAD
+        else:
+            pad_type = pad_type = GrpcPadType.REGULAR_PAD
+        padparams = pin.padstack_def.data.get_pad_parameters(layername, pad_type)
+        if len(padparams) == 5:  # non polygon via
+            geometry_type = padparams[0]
+            parameters = [i.value for i in padparams[1]]
+            offset_x = padparams[2].value
+            offset_y = padparams[3].value
+            rotation = padparams[4].value
+            return geometry_type.name, parameters, offset_x, offset_y, rotation
+        elif len(padparams) == 4:  # polygon based
+            from ansys.edb.core.geometry.polygon_data import (
+                PolygonData as GrpcPolygonData,
+            )
+
+            if isinstance(padparams[0], GrpcPolygonData):
+                points = [[pt.x.value, pt.y.value] for pt in padparams[0].points]
+                offset_x = padparams[1]
+                offset_y = padparams[2]
+                rotation = padparams[3]
+                geometry_type = GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_POLYGON
+                return geometry_type.name, points, offset_x, offset_y, rotation
+            return 0, [0], 0, 0, 0
+
+    def set_all_antipad_value(self, value):
+        """Set all anti-pads from all pad-stack definition to the given value.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        value : float, str
+            Anti-pad value.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        bool
+            ``True`` when successful, ``False`` if an anti-pad value fails to be assigned.
+        """
+        if self.definitions:
+            all_succeed = True
+            for padstack in list(self.definitions.values()):
+                cloned_padstack_data = GrpcPadstackDefData(padstack.data.msg)
+                layers_name = cloned_padstack_data.layer_names
+                for layer in layers_name:
+                    try:
+                        geom_type, points, offset_x, offset_y, rotation = cloned_padstack_data.get_pad_parameters(
+                            layer, GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD
+                        )
+                        if geom_type == GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE.name:
+                            cloned_padstack_data.set_pad_parameters(
+                                layer=layer,
+                                pad_type=GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD,
+                                offset_x=GrpcValue(offset_x),
+                                offset_y=GrpcValue(offset_y),
+                                rotation=GrpcValue(rotation),
+                                type_geom=GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE,
+                                sizes=[GrpcValue(value)],
+                            )
+                            self._logger.info(
+                                "Pad-stack definition {}, anti-pad on layer {}, has been set to {}".format(
+                                    padstack.edb_padstack.GetName(), layer, str(value)
+                                )
+                            )
+                        else:  # pragma no cover
+                            self._logger.error(
+                                f"Failed to reassign anti-pad value {value} on Pads-stack definition {padstack.name},"
+                                f" layer{layer}. This feature only support circular shape anti-pads."
+                            )
+                            all_succeed = False
+                    except:
+                        self._pedb.logger.info(
+                            f"No antipad defined for padstack definition {padstack.name}-layer{layer}"
+                        )
+                padstack.data = cloned_padstack_data
+            return all_succeed
+
+    def check_and_fix_via_plating(self, minimum_value_to_replace=0.0, default_plating_ratio=0.2):
+        """Check for minimum via plating ration value, values found below the minimum one are replaced by default
+        plating ratio.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        minimum_value_to_replace : float
+            Plating ratio that is below or equal to this value is to be replaced
+            with the value specified for the next parameter. Default value ``0.0``.
+        default_plating_ratio : float
+            Default value to use for plating ratio. The default value is ``0.2``.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        bool
+            ``True`` when successful, ``False`` if an anti-pad value fails to be assigned.
+        """
+        for padstack_def in list(self.definitions.values()):
+            if padstack_def.hole_plating_ratio <= minimum_value_to_replace:
+                padstack_def.hole_plating_ratio = default_plating_ratio
+                self._logger.info(
+                    "Padstack definition with zero plating ratio, defaulting to 20%".format(padstack_def.name)
+                )
+        return True
+
+    def get_via_instance_from_net(self, net_list=None):
+        """Get the list for EDB vias from a net name list.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        net_list : str or list
+            The list of the net name to be used for filtering vias. If no net is provided the command will
+            return an all vias list.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        list of Edb.Cell.Primitive.PadstackInstance
+            List of EDB vias.
+        """
+        if net_list and not isinstance(net_list, list):
+            net_list = [net_list]
+        via_list = []
+        for inst in self._layout.padstack_instances:
+            pad_layers_name = inst.padstack_def.data.layer_names
+            if len(pad_layers_name) > 1:
+                if not net_list:
+                    via_list.append(inst)
+                elif not inst.net.is_null:
+                    if inst.net.name in net_list:
+                        via_list.append(inst)
+        return via_list
+
+    def create(
+        self,
+        padstackname=None,
+        holediam="300um",
+        paddiam="400um",
+        antipaddiam="600um",
+        pad_shape="Circle",
+        antipad_shape="Circle",
+        x_size="600um",
+        y_size="600um",
+        corner_radius="300um",
+        offset_x="0.0",
+        offset_y="0.0",
+        rotation="0.0",
+        has_hole=True,
+        pad_offset_x="0.0",
+        pad_offset_y="0.0",
+        pad_rotation="0.0",
+        pad_polygon=None,
+        antipad_polygon=None,
+        polygon_hole=None,
+        start_layer=None,
+        stop_layer=None,
+        add_default_layer=False,
+        anti_pad_x_size="600um",
+        anti_pad_y_size="600um",
+        hole_range="upper_pad_to_lower_pad",
+    ):
+        """Create a padstack.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        padstackname : str, optional
+            Name of the padstack. The default is ``None``.
+        holediam : str, optional
+            Diameter of the hole with units. The default is ``"300um"``.
+        paddiam : str, optional
+            Diameter of the pad with units, used with ``"Circle"`` shape. The default is ``"400um"``.
+        antipaddiam : str, optional
+            Diameter of the antipad with units. The default is ``"600um"``.
+        pad_shape : str, optional
+            Shape of the pad. The default is ``"Circle``. Options are ``"Circle"``, ``"Rectangle"`` and ``"Polygon"``.
+        antipad_shape : str, optional
+            Shape of the antipad. The default is ``"Circle"``. Options are ``"Circle"`` ``"Rectangle"`` and
+            ``"Bullet"``.
+        x_size : str, optional
+            Only applicable to bullet and rectangle shape. The default is ``"600um"``.
+        y_size : str, optional
+            Only applicable to bullet and rectangle shape. The default is ``"600um"``.
+        corner_radius :
+            Only applicable to bullet shape. The default is ``"300um"``.
+        offset_x : str, optional
+            X offset of antipad. The default is ``"0.0"``.
+        offset_y : str, optional
+            Y offset of antipad. The default is ``"0.0"``.
+        rotation : str, optional
+            rotation of antipad. The default is ``"0.0"``.
+        has_hole : bool, optional
+            Whether this padstack has a hole.
+        pad_offset_x : str, optional
+            Padstack offset in X direction.
+        pad_offset_y : str, optional
+            Padstack offset in Y direction.
+        pad_rotation : str, optional
+            Padstack rotation.
+        start_layer : str, optional
+            Start layer of the padstack definition.
+        stop_layer : str, optional
+            Stop layer of the padstack definition.
+        add_default_layer : bool, optional
+            Add ``"Default"`` to padstack definition. Default is ``False``.
+        anti_pad_x_size : str, optional
+            Only applicable to bullet and rectangle shape. The default is ``"600um"``.
+        anti_pad_y_size : str, optional
+            Only applicable to bullet and rectangle shape. The default is ``"600um"``.
+        hole_range : str, optional
+            Define the padstack hole range. Arguments supported, ``"through"``, ``"begin_on_upper_pad"``,
+            ``"end_on_lower_pad"``, ``"upper_pad_to_lower_pad"``.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        str
+            Name of the padstack if the operation is successful.
+        """
+        holediam = GrpcValue(holediam)
+        paddiam = GrpcValue(paddiam)
+        antipaddiam = GrpcValue(antipaddiam)
+        layers = list(self._pedb.stackup.signal_layers.keys())[:]
+        value0 = GrpcValue("0.0")
+        if not padstackname:
+            padstackname = generate_unique_name("VIA")
+        padstack_data = GrpcPadstackDefData.create()
+        if has_hole and not polygon_hole:
+            hole_param = [holediam, holediam]
+            padstack_data.set_hole_parameters(
+                offset_x=value0,
+                offset_y=value0,
+                rotation=value0,
+                type_geom=GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE,
+                sizes=hole_param,
+            )
+            padstack_data.plating_percentage = GrpcValue(20.0)
+        elif polygon_hole:
+            if isinstance(polygon_hole, list):
+                polygon_hole = GrpcPolygonData(points=polygon_hole)
+
+            padstack_data.set_hole_parameters(
+                offset_x=value0,
+                offset_y=value0,
+                rotation=value0,
+                type_geom=GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_POLYGON,
+                sizes=polygon_hole,
+            )
+            padstack_data.plating_percentage = GrpcValue(20.0)
+        else:
+            pass
+
+        x_size = GrpcValue(x_size)
+        y_size = GrpcValue(y_size)
+        corner_radius = GrpcValue(corner_radius)
+        pad_offset_x = GrpcValue(pad_offset_x)
+        pad_offset_y = GrpcValue(pad_offset_y)
+        pad_rotation = GrpcValue(pad_rotation)
+        anti_pad_x_size = GrpcValue(anti_pad_x_size)
+        anti_pad_y_size = GrpcValue(anti_pad_y_size)
+
+        if hole_range == "through":  # pragma no cover
+            padstack_data.hole_range = GrpcPadstackHoleRange.THROUGH
+        elif hole_range == "begin_on_upper_pad":  # pragma no cover
+            padstack_data.hole_range = GrpcPadstackHoleRange.BEGIN_ON_UPPER_PAD
+        elif hole_range == "end_on_lower_pad":  # pragma no cover
+            padstack_data.hole_range = GrpcPadstackHoleRange.END_ON_LOWER_PAD
+        elif hole_range == "upper_pad_to_lower_pad":  # pragma no cover
+            padstack_data.hole_range = GrpcPadstackHoleRange.UPPER_PAD_TO_LOWER_PAD
+        else:  # pragma no cover
+            self._logger.error("Unknown padstack hole range")
+        padstack_data.material = "copper"
+
+        if start_layer and start_layer in layers:  # pragma no cover
+            layers = layers[layers.index(start_layer) :]
+        if stop_layer and stop_layer in layers:  # pragma no cover
+            layers = layers[: layers.index(stop_layer) + 1]
+        if not isinstance(paddiam, list):
+            pad_array = [paddiam]
+        else:
+            pad_array = paddiam
+        if pad_shape == "Circle":  # pragma no cover
+            pad_shape = GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE
+        elif pad_shape == "Rectangle":  # pragma no cover
+            pad_array = [x_size, y_size]
+            pad_shape = GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_RECTANGLE
+        elif pad_shape == "Polygon":
+            if isinstance(pad_polygon, list):
+                pad_array = GrpcPolygonData(points=pad_polygon)
+            elif isinstance(pad_polygon, GrpcPolygonData):
+                pad_array = pad_polygon
+        if antipad_shape == "Bullet":  # pragma no cover
+            antipad_array = [x_size, y_size, corner_radius]
+            antipad_shape = GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_BULLET
+        elif antipad_shape == "Rectangle":  # pragma no cover
+            antipad_array = [anti_pad_x_size, anti_pad_y_size]
+            antipad_shape = GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_RECTANGLE
+        elif antipad_shape == "Polygon":
+            if isinstance(antipad_polygon, list):
+                antipad_array = GrpcPolygonData(points=antipad_polygon)
+            elif isinstance(antipad_polygon, GrpcPolygonData):
+                antipad_array = antipad_polygon
+        else:
+            if not isinstance(antipaddiam, list):
+                antipad_array = [antipaddiam]
+            else:
+                antipad_array = antipaddiam
+            antipad_shape = GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE
+        if add_default_layer:  # pragma no cover
+            layers = layers + ["Default"]
+        if antipad_shape == "Polygon" and pad_shape == "Polygon":
+            for layer in layers:
+                padstack_data.set_pad_parameters(
+                    layer=layer,
+                    pad_type=GrpcPadType.REGULAR_PAD,
+                    offset_x=pad_offset_x,
+                    offset_y=pad_offset_y,
+                    rotation=pad_rotation,
+                    fp=pad_array,
+                )
+                padstack_data.set_pad_parameters(
+                    layer=layer,
+                    pad_type=GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD,
+                    offset_x=pad_offset_x,
+                    offset_y=pad_offset_y,
+                    rotation=pad_rotation,
+                    fp=antipad_array,
+                )
+        else:
+            for layer in layers:
+                padstack_data.set_pad_parameters(
+                    layer=layer,
+                    pad_type=GrpcPadType.REGULAR_PAD,
+                    offset_x=pad_offset_x,
+                    offset_y=pad_offset_y,
+                    rotation=pad_rotation,
+                    type_geom=pad_shape,
+                    sizes=pad_array,
+                )
+
+                padstack_data.set_pad_parameters(
+                    layer=layer,
+                    pad_type=GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD,
+                    offset_x=pad_offset_x,
+                    offset_y=pad_offset_y,
+                    rotation=pad_rotation,
+                    type_geom=antipad_shape,
+                    sizes=antipad_array,
+                )
+
+        padstack_definition = PadstackDef.create(self.db, padstackname)
+        padstack_definition.data = padstack_data
+        self._logger.info(f"Padstack {padstackname} create correctly")
+        return padstackname
+
+    def _get_pin_layer_range(self, pin):
+        layers = pin.get_layer_range()
+        if layers:
+            return layers[0], layers[1]
+        else:
+            return False
+
+    def duplicate(self, target_padstack_name, new_padstack_name=""):
+        """Duplicate a padstack.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        target_padstack_name : str
+            Name of the padstack to be duplicated.
+        new_padstack_name : str, optional
+            Name of the new padstack.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        str
+            Name of the new padstack.
+        """
+        new_padstack_definition_data = GrpcPadstackDefData(self.definitions[target_padstack_name].data.msg)
+        if not new_padstack_name:
+            new_padstack_name = generate_unique_name(target_padstack_name)
+        padstack_definition = PadstackDef.create(self.db, new_padstack_name)
+        padstack_definition.data = new_padstack_definition_data
+        return new_padstack_name
+
+    def place(
+        self,
+        position,
+        definition_name,
+        net_name="",
+        via_name="",
+        rotation=0.0,
+        fromlayer=None,
+        tolayer=None,
+        solderlayer=None,
+        is_pin=False,
+    ):
+        """Place a via.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        position : list
+            List of float values for the [x,y] positions where the via is to be placed.
+        definition_name : str
+            Name of the padstack definition.
+        net_name : str, optional
+            Name of the net. The default is ``""``.
+        via_name : str, optional
+            The default is ``""``.
+        rotation : float, optional
+            Rotation of the padstack in degrees. The default
+            is ``0``.
+        fromlayer :
+            The default is ``None``.
+        tolayer :
+            The default is ``None``.
+        solderlayer :
+            The default is ``None``.
+        is_pin : bool, optional
+            Whether if the padstack is a pin or not. Default is `False`.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        :class:`dotnet.database.edb_data.padstacks_data.EDBPadstackInstance`
+        """
+        padstack_def = None
+        for pad in list(self.definitions.keys()):
+            if pad == definition_name:
+                padstack_def = self.definitions[pad]
+        position = GrpcPointData(
+            [GrpcValue(position[0], self._pedb.active_cell), GrpcValue(position[1], self._pedb.active_cell)]
+        )
+        net = self._pedb.nets.find_or_create_net(net_name)
+        rotation = GrpcValue(rotation * math.pi / 180)
+        sign_layers_values = {i: v for i, v in self._pedb.stackup.signal_layers.items()}
+        sign_layers = list(sign_layers_values.keys())
+        if not fromlayer:
+            try:
+                fromlayer = sign_layers_values[list(self.definitions[pad].pad_by_layer.keys())[0]]
+            except KeyError:
+                fromlayer = sign_layers_values[sign_layers[0]]
+        else:
+            fromlayer = sign_layers_values[fromlayer]
+
+        if not tolayer:
+            try:
+                tolayer = sign_layers_values[list(self.definitions[pad].pad_by_layer.keys())[-1]]
+            except KeyError:
+                tolayer = sign_layers_values[sign_layers[-1]]
+        else:
+            tolayer = sign_layers_values[tolayer]
+        if solderlayer:
+            solderlayer = sign_layers_values[solderlayer]
+        if not via_name:
+            via_name = generate_unique_name(padstack_def.name)
+        if padstack_def:
+            padstack_instance = PadstackInstance.create(
+                layout=self._active_layout,
+                net=net,
+                name=via_name,
+                padstack_def=padstack_def,
+                position_x=position.x,
+                position_y=position.y,
+                rotation=rotation,
+                top_layer=fromlayer,
+                bottom_layer=tolayer,
+                solder_ball_layer=solderlayer,
+                layer_map=None,
+            )
+            padstack_instance.is_layout_pin = is_pin
+            return PadstackInstance(self._pedb, padstack_instance)
+        else:
+            return False
+
+    def remove_pads_from_padstack(self, padstack_name, layer_name=None):
+        """Remove the Pad from a padstack on a specific layer by setting it as a 0 thickness circle.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        padstack_name : str
+            padstack name
+        layer_name : str, optional
+            Layer name on which remove the PadParameters. If None, all layers will be taken.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        bool
+            ``True`` if successful.
+        """
+        pad_type = GrpcPadType.REGULAR_PAD
+        pad_geo = GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE
+        vals = GrpcValue(0)
+        params = [GrpcValue(0)]
+        new_padstack_definition_data = GrpcPadstackDefData(self.definitions[padstack_name].data)
+        if not layer_name:
+            layer_name = list(self._pedb.stackup.signal_layers.keys())
+        elif isinstance(layer_name, str):
+            layer_name = [layer_name]
+        for lay in layer_name:
+            new_padstack_definition_data.set_pad_parameters(
+                layer=lay,
+                pad_type=pad_type,
+                offset_x=vals,
+                offset_y=vals,
+                rotation=vals,
+                type_geom=pad_geo,
+                sizes=params,
+            )
+        self.definitions[padstack_name].data = new_padstack_definition_data
+        return True
+
+    def set_pad_property(
+        self,
+        padstack_name,
+        layer_name=None,
+        pad_shape="Circle",
+        pad_params=0,
+        pad_x_offset=0,
+        pad_y_offset=0,
+        pad_rotation=0,
+        antipad_shape="Circle",
+        antipad_params=0,
+        antipad_x_offset=0,
+        antipad_y_offset=0,
+        antipad_rotation=0,
+    ):
+        """Set pad and antipad properties of the padstack.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        padstack_name : str
+            Name of the padstack.
+        layer_name : str, optional
+            Name of the layer. If None, all layers will be taken.
+        pad_shape : str, optional
+            Shape of the pad. The default is ``"Circle"``. Options are ``"Circle"``,  ``"Square"``, ``"Rectangle"``,
+            ``"Oval"`` and ``"Bullet"``.
+        pad_params : str, optional
+            Dimension of the pad. The default is ``"0"``.
+        pad_x_offset : str, optional
+            X offset of the pad. The default is ``"0"``.
+        pad_y_offset : str, optional
+            Y offset of the pad. The default is ``"0"``.
+        pad_rotation : str, optional
+            Rotation of the pad. The default is ``"0"``.
+        antipad_shape : str, optional
+            Shape of the antipad. The default is ``"0"``.
+        antipad_params : str, optional
+            Dimension of the antipad. The default is ``"0"``.
+        antipad_x_offset : str, optional
+            X offset of the antipad. The default is ``"0"``.
+        antipad_y_offset : str, optional
+            Y offset of the antipad. The default is ``"0"``.
+        antipad_rotation : str, optional
+            Rotation of the antipad. The default is ``"0"``.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        bool
+            ``True`` if successful.
+        """
+        shape_dict = {
+            "Circle": GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_CIRCLE,
+            "Square": GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_SQUARE,
+            "Rectangle": GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_RECTANGLE,
+            "Oval": GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_OVAL,
+            "Bullet": GrpcPadGeometryType.PADGEOMTYPE_BULLET,
+        }
+        pad_shape = shape_dict[pad_shape]
+        if not isinstance(pad_params, list):
+            pad_params = [pad_params]
+        pad_params = [GrpcValue(i) for i in pad_params]
+        pad_x_offset = GrpcValue(pad_x_offset)
+        pad_y_offset = GrpcValue(pad_y_offset)
+        pad_rotation = GrpcValue(pad_rotation)
+
+        antipad_shape = shape_dict[antipad_shape]
+        if not isinstance(antipad_params, list):
+            antipad_params = [antipad_params]
+        antipad_params = [GrpcValue(i) for i in antipad_params]
+        antipad_x_offset = GrpcValue(antipad_x_offset)
+        antipad_y_offset = GrpcValue(antipad_y_offset)
+        antipad_rotation = GrpcValue(antipad_rotation)
+        new_padstack_def = GrpcPadstackDefData(self.definitions[padstack_name].data.msg)
+        if not layer_name:
+            layer_name = list(self._pedb.stackup.signal_layers.keys())
+        elif isinstance(layer_name, str):
+            layer_name = [layer_name]
+        for layer in layer_name:
+            new_padstack_def.set_pad_parameters(
+                layer=layer,
+                pad_type=GrpcPadType.REGULAR_PAD,
+                offset_x=pad_x_offset,
+                offset_y=pad_y_offset,
+                rotation=pad_rotation,
+                type_geom=pad_shape,
+                sizes=pad_params,
+            )
+            new_padstack_def.set_pad_parameters(
+                layer=layer,
+                pad_type=GrpcPadType.ANTI_PAD,
+                offset_x=antipad_x_offset,
+                offset_y=antipad_y_offset,
+                rotation=antipad_rotation,
+                type_geom=antipad_shape,
+                sizes=antipad_params,
+            )
+        self.definitions[padstack_name].data = new_padstack_def
+        return True
+
+    def get_instances(
+        self,
+        name=None,
+        pid=None,
+        definition_name=None,
+        net_name=None,
+        component_reference_designator=None,
+        component_pin=None,
+    ):
+        """Get padstack instances by conditions.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        name : str, optional
+            Name of the padstack.
+        pid : int, optional
+            Id of the padstack.
+        definition_name : str, list, optional
+            Name of the padstack definition.
+        net_name : str, optional
+            The net name to be used for filtering padstack instances.
+        component_pin: str, optional
+            Pin Number of the component.
+        Returns
+        -------
+        list
+            List of :class:`dotnet.database.edb_data.padstacks_data.EDBPadstackInstance`.
+        """
+
+        instances_by_id = self.instances
+        if pid:
+            return instances_by_id[pid]
+        elif name:
+            instances = [inst for inst in list(self.instances.values()) if inst.name == name]
+            if instances:
+                return instances
+        else:
+            instances = list(instances_by_id.values())
+            if definition_name:
+                definition_name = definition_name if isinstance(definition_name, list) else [definition_name]
+                instances = [inst for inst in instances if inst.padstack_def.name in definition_name]
+            if net_name:
+                net_name = net_name if isinstance(net_name, list) else [net_name]
+                instances = [inst for inst in instances if inst.net_name in net_name]
+            if component_reference_designator:
+                refdes = (
+                    component_reference_designator
+                    if isinstance(component_reference_designator, list)
+                    else [component_reference_designator]
+                )
+                instances = [inst for inst in instances if inst.component]
+                instances = [inst for inst in instances if inst.component.refdes in refdes]
+                if component_pin:
+                    component_pin = component_pin if isinstance(component_pin, list) else [component_pin]
+                    instances = [inst for inst in instances if inst.component_pin in component_pin]
+            return instances
+
+    def get_reference_pins(
+        self, positive_pin, reference_net="gnd", search_radius=5e-3, max_limit=0, component_only=True
+    ):
+        """Search for reference pins using given criteria.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        positive_pin : EDBPadstackInstance
+            Pin used for evaluating the distance on the reference pins found.
+        reference_net : str, optional
+            Reference net. The default is ``"gnd"``.
+        search_radius : float, optional
+            Search radius for finding padstack instances. The default is ``5e-3``.
+        max_limit : int, optional
+            Maximum limit for the padstack instances found. The default is ``0``, in which
+            case no limit is applied. The maximum limit value occurs on the nearest
+            reference pins from the positive one that is found.
+        component_only : bool, optional
+            Whether to limit the search to component padstack instances only. The
+            default is ``True``. When ``False``, the search is extended to the entire layout.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        list
+            List of :class:`dotnet.database.edb_data.padstacks_data.EDBPadstackInstance`.
+
+        Examples
+        --------
+        >>> edbapp = Edb("target_path")
+        >>> pin = edbapp.components.instances["J5"].pins["19"]
+        >>> reference_pins = edbapp.padstacks.get_reference_pins(positive_pin=pin, reference_net="GND",
+        >>> search_radius=5e-3, max_limit=0, component_only=True)
+        """
+        pinlist = []
+        if not positive_pin:
+            search_radius = 10e-2
+            component_only = True
+        if component_only:
+            references_pins = [
+                pin for pin in list(positive_pin.component.pins.values()) if pin.net_name == reference_net
+            ]
+            if not references_pins:
+                return pinlist
+        else:
+            references_pins = self.get_instances(net_name=reference_net)
+            if not references_pins:
+                return pinlist
+        pinlist = [
+            p
+            for p in references_pins
+            if GeometryOperators.points_distance(positive_pin.position, p.position) <= search_radius
+        ]
+        if max_limit and len(pinlist) > max_limit:
+            pin_dict = {GeometryOperators.points_distance(positive_pin.position, p.position): p for p in pinlist}
+            pinlist = [pin[1] for pin in sorted(pin_dict.items())[:max_limit]]
+        return pinlist
+
+    def get_padstack_instances_rtree_index(self, nets=None):
+        """Returns padstack instances Rtree index.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        nets : str or list, optional
+            net name of list of nets name applying filtering on padstack instances selection. If ``None`` is provided
+            all instances are included in the index. Default value is ``None``.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        Rtree index object.
+
+        """
+        if isinstance(nets, str):
+            nets = [nets]
+        padstack_instances_index = rtree.index.Index()
+        if nets:
+            instances = [inst for inst in list(self.instances.values()) if inst.net_name in nets]
+        else:
+            instances = list(self.instances.values())
+        for inst in instances:
+            padstack_instances_index.insert(inst.id, inst.position)
+        return padstack_instances_index
+
+    def get_padstack_instances_intersecting_bounding_box(self, bounding_box, nets=None):
+        """Returns the list of padstack instances ID intersecting a given bounding box and nets.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        bounding_box : tuple or list.
+            bounding box, [x1, y1, x2, y2]
+        nets : str or list, optional
+            net name of list of nets name applying filtering on padstack instances selection. If ``None`` is provided
+            all instances are included in the index. Default value is ``None``.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        List of padstack instances ID intersecting the bounding box.
+        """
+        if not bounding_box:
+            raise Exception("No bounding box was provided")
+        index = self.get_padstack_instances_rtree_index(nets=nets)
+        if not len(bounding_box) == 4:
+            raise Exception("The bounding box length must be equal to 4")
+        if isinstance(bounding_box, list):
+            bounding_box = tuple(bounding_box)
+        return list(index.intersection(bounding_box))
+
+    def merge_via_along_lines(
+        self, net_name="GND", distance_threshold=5e-3, minimum_via_number=6, selected_angles=None
+    ):
+        """Replace padstack instances along lines into a single polygon.
+
+        Detect all padstack instances that are placed along lines and replace them by a single polygon based one
+        forming a wall shape. This method is designed to simplify meshing on via fence usually added to shield RF traces
+        on PCB.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        net_name : str
+            Net name used for detected padstack instances. Default value is ``"GND"``.
+
+        distance_threshold : float, None, optional
+            If two points in a line are separated by a distance larger than `distance_threshold`,
+            the line is divided in two parts. Default is ``5e-3`` (5mm), in which case the control is not performed.
+
+        minimum_via_number : int, optional
+            The minimum number of points that a line must contain. Default is ``6``.
+
+        selected_angles : list[int, float]
+            Specify angle in degrees to detected, for instance [0, 180] is only detecting horizontal and vertical lines.
+            Other values can be assigned like 45 degrees. When `None` is provided all lines are detected. Default value
+            is `None`.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        bool
+            ``True`` when succeeded ``False`` when failed. <
+
+        """
+        _def = list(set([inst.padstack_def for inst in list(self.instances.values()) if inst.net_name == net_name]))
+        if not _def:
+            self._logger.error(f"No padstack definition found for net {net_name}")
+            return False
+        _instances_to_delete = []
+        padstack_instances = []
+        for pdstk_def in _def:
+            padstack_instances.append(
+                [inst for inst in self.definitions[pdstk_def.name].instances if inst.net_name == net_name]
+            )
+        for pdstk_series in padstack_instances:
+            instances_location = [inst.position for inst in pdstk_series]
+            lines, line_indexes = GeometryOperators.find_points_along_lines(
+                points=instances_location,
+                minimum_number_of_points=minimum_via_number,
+                distance_threshold=distance_threshold,
+                selected_angles=selected_angles,
+            )
+            for line in line_indexes:
+                [_instances_to_delete.append(pdstk_series[ind]) for ind in line]
+                start_point = pdstk_series[line[0]]
+                stop_point = pdstk_series[line[-1]]
+                padstack_def = start_point.padstack_def
+                trace_width = (
+                    self.definitions[padstack_def.name].pad_by_layer[stop_point.start_layer].parameters_values[0]
+                )
+                trace = self._pedb.modeler.create_trace(
+                    path_list=[start_point.position, stop_point.position],
+                    layer_name=start_point.start_layer,
+                    width=trace_width,
+                )
+                polygon_data = trace.polygon_data
+                trace.delete()
+                new_padstack_def = generate_unique_name(padstack_def.name)
+                if not self.create(
+                    padstackname=new_padstack_def,
+                    pad_shape="Polygon",
+                    antipad_shape="Polygon",
+                    pad_polygon=polygon_data,
+                    antipad_polygon=polygon_data,
+                    polygon_hole=polygon_data,
+                ):
+                    self._logger.error(f"Failed to create padstack definition {new_padstack_def.name}")
+                if not self.place(position=[0, 0], definition_name=new_padstack_def, net_name=net_name):
+                    self._logger.error(f"Failed to place padstack instance {new_padstack_def.name}")
+            for inst in _instances_to_delete:
+                inst.delete()
+        return True
+
+    def merge_via(self, contour_boxes, net_filter=None, start_layer=None, stop_layer=None):
+        """Evaluate padstack instances included on the provided point list and replace all by single instance.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        contour_boxes : List[List[List[float, float]]]
+            Nested list of polygon with points [x,y].
+        net_filter : optional
+            List[str: net_name] apply a net filter,
+            nets included in the filter are excluded from the via merge.
+        start_layer : optional, str
+            Padstack instance start layer, if `None` the top layer is selected.
+        stop_layer : optional, str
+            Padstack instance stop layer, if `None` the bottom layer is selected.
+
+        Return
+        ------
+        List[str], list of created padstack instances ID.
+
+        """
+        merged_via_ids = []
+        if not contour_boxes:
+            self._pedb.logger.error("No contour box provided, you need to pass a nested list as argument.")
+            return False
+        if not start_layer:
+            start_layer = list(self._pedb.stackup.layers.values())[0].name
+        if not stop_layer:
+            stop_layer = list(self._pedb.stackup.layers.values())[-1].name
+        instances_index = {}
+        for id, inst in self.instances.items():
+            instances_index[id] = inst.position
+        for contour_box in contour_boxes:
+            instances = self.get_padstack_instances_id_intersecting_polygon(
+                points=contour_box, padstack_instances_index=instances_index
+            )
+            if net_filter:
+                instances = [self.instances[id] for id in instances if not self.instances[id].net.name in net_filter]
+            net = self.instances[instances[0]].net.name
+            instances_pts = np.array([self.instances[id].position for id in instances])
+            convex_hull_contour = ConvexHull(instances_pts)
+            contour_points = list(instances_pts[convex_hull_contour.vertices])
+            layer = list(self._pedb.stackup.layers.values())[0].name
+            polygon = self._pedb.modeler.create_polygon(main_shape=contour_points, layer_name=layer)
+            polygon_data = polygon.polygon_data
+            polygon.delete()
+            new_padstack_def = generate_unique_name("test")
+            if not self.create(
+                padstackname=new_padstack_def,
+                pad_shape="Polygon",
+                antipad_shape="Polygon",
+                pad_polygon=polygon_data,
+                antipad_polygon=polygon_data,
+                polygon_hole=polygon_data,
+                start_layer=start_layer,
+                stop_layer=stop_layer,
+            ):
+                self._logger.error(f"Failed to create padstack definition {new_padstack_def}")
+            merged_instance = self.place(position=[0, 0], definition_name=new_padstack_def, net_name=net)
+            merged_via_ids.append(merged_instance.id)
+            [self.instances[id].delete() for id in instances]
+        return merged_via_ids