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      "content": "When I use LibreLane to generate a small digital module, everything looks normal but there is no metal fill, whereas I noticed that the top design in the template does have metal fill. What is causing this difference?",
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      "content": "First thought would be different hardening strategies in the config.json, but could be wrong (https://librelane.readthedocs.io/en/latest/usage/caravel/index.html)",
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      "content": "I don't know, I don't see any configuration related to metal fill in template's config.yaml. And the fillers are successfully inserted, but no metal fill.",
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      "content": "I see, the template uses the chip flow, which calls some KLayout scripts to insert metal fill. In my case, I didn\u2019t explicitly set any flow, so I assume it\u2019s using the default classic flow, which doesn\u2019t seem to run the KLayout density/metal-fill steps.\n\nIf I want to add metal fill for a small standalone digital block, what is the recommended approach?",
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      "content": "Normally, you wouldn't run metal fill for a standalone block.\n\nOne way to do that, however, is to add the `KLayout.Filler` step after one the StreamOut steps in the Classic flow. You can do this directly in the config.",
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      "content": "Thanks! May I ask how to do that directly in the config?",
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      "content": "You can find the relevant docs here: https://librelane.readthedocs.io/en/latest/usage/writing_custom_flows.html\nBy using `substituting_steps` and placing a \"+\" before the step ID. You're welcome!",
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      "content": "Thank you!",
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