Translation generation for a mask pattern

[0023] In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not all required in order to practice the disclosed embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] The following description includes terms such as on, onto, on top, underneath, underlying, downward, lateral, and the like, that are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting. That is, these terms are terms that are relative only to a point of reference and are not meant to be interpreted as limitations but are, instead, included in the following description to facilitate understanding of the various aspects of the invention.

[0025] Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations in a manner that is most helpful in understanding these embodiments; however, th