Getting Started

This guide will help you get started with LayKit, from installation to your first working program.

Prerequisites

Before using LayKit, ensure you have:

• Rust 1.70 or later - Install Rust
• Cargo - Comes with Rust installation
• Basic familiarity with Rust programming

System Requirements

LayKit works on all major platforms:

• Linux - Fully supported and tested
• macOS - Fully supported (both Intel and ARM)
• Windows - Fully supported (including WSL2)

Memory Requirements:

• Minimum: 100MB RAM
• Recommended: System RAM > 2× your largest layout file size
• Files are loaded entirely into memory

Next Steps

Continue to:

• Installation - Add LayKit to your project
• Quick Start - Run your first examples
• GDSII Format - Learn about GDSII support
• OASIS Format - Learn about OASIS support

Getting Help

If you encounter any issues:

1. Check the examples for similar use cases
2. Review the API Reference for detailed documentation
3. Search GitHub Issues for known problems
4. Open a new issue if you find a bug or have a feature request