1. A computer implemented method for converting schematic diagrams, comprising: accessing a first set of schematic diagrams, the schematic diagrams representing an integrated circuit design to be realized in physical form; converting a plurality of a first type of circuit elements in the first set into a second type of circuit elements, the conversion implemented in accordance with a set of conversion rules; and outputting a second set of schematic diagrams representing the integrated circuit design and including the second type of circuit elements.