gui_AddInstLabel
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Instance Auto-Labeling
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This feature automates the labeling of instances based on their names.

When using the **Place** function in **LayoutXL**, layout instance names align with those in the schematic.  
While LayoutXL’s built-in functionality is robust, there are times when circuit and layout engineers  
need to view instance names directly within the layout for easier and more intuitive tracing.

The *Instance Auto-Labeling* function addresses this need by clearly displaying instance names in the layout view.

Specifically, it:

- Detects and removes any existing instance labels.
- Creates new labels based on user-defined **layer** and **Option settings**.
- Adds missing labels where none exist, using the configured parameters.

This enhances layout readability and simplifies the process of tracing instances.

.. figure:: /images/3_Usage/gui_AddInstLabel.png
   :scale: 50%