Need to make some changes to a board I didn't do. Why would you use a flash symbol in a thru hole padstack?
What does flash DIRECT mean?
Thanks,
Tom
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Why flash symbols in padstack?
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ORCAD 17.4 STD Edition "Unable to export a .brd file to Specctra" WHY IS THAT ???????
The new Orcad/Allegro 17.4 has been released but it is lacking functionality that has existed in the STD edition of the tools from the 16x days.
In 17.4 it is not possible to use "File Export Router" IT Flat out "DOES NOT WORK", It looks like this functionality has been removed from the standard version of the tools because it works in the pro ver of the tools.
Seriously this is no good. I have an open ticket on this but was curious if anyone has been impacted by this change. It could well be an over-sight as the tools are so new and kinks need to be worked out.
Anyone know anything about this ?
Thanks...
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Inner layer jumpers
So we use Net_ties and GP points to tie different ground and nets together that don't create a DRC errors on the board. They are added when we create our Gerber files and do show up as shorts. We have thru hole pads on some of out GP points that allow us to tie inners layers together. We would like to do this without thru hole pads but haven't found a way to create pads on inner layers. So is there a way to do this or do we continue to use what we have.
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Report of Dynamic Shape Instance Parameters
I have a board with hundreds of dynamic shapes where some of the shapes have instance parameters set that differ from the global parameter. How can i get a report of every dynamic shape and what it's dynamic shape parameters are? Or any other method that will tell me what shapes don't follow the global rules?
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almost 'new' to orcad
Dear all,
I am new to orcad and i am using ORCAD 9.2 ...
I NEED TO LEARN THE BASICS OF 'ORCAD CAPTURE' AND 'ORCAD LAYOUT'...
PLEASE SOMEBODY REFER ME 'TUTORIALS' OR ANY 'EBOOK'...
THANKS FOR HELPING...
REGARDS,
SIMRAN
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OrCAD 17.4 Update
Hi
I have a query regarding 'Place>> Search Providers' option.
The Ultra Librarian and SamacSys search providers are used just for viewing the symbol, footprint, step or is it possible to import
the .dra file as a footprint/step files in the database?
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Import Logo
Hi All,
I have seen references to Import->Logo to bring in a bmp and turn it into a shape but my OrCAD PCB Designer Professional does not seem to have it. Where is it?
Here are links to the references to which I mentioned:
https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/f/pcb-design/41417/allegro-17-2-logo-creation & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF4uniw_7Lo
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Generating BOMs automatically from Scripts
Hello all, I'm trying to figure out if anyone has figured out a way to extract BOMs from ORCAD designs that are not open. I work across multiple product groups with dozens of designers and working on different project files and I'm trying to figure out a way to have a script that I can run that will extract the BOM from projects that are stored in a specified location. I want the designers to store their active, current designs in a specific location for each project and I want a way to automatically run a bom report.
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Error with PCB Symbol Update (OrCAD 17.2)
Hi All,
Perhaps what I am trying to do will not work but as was discussed in my other forum posts, I am translating a board from Altium to OrCAD. I have got a lot of the issues settled but for the 6 footprints that will not Netlist properly by means of not replacing because of the pin name mismatch, I tried to replace the symbol with extra pad removed and I get the following error:
'X' symbol starting to refresh:
ERROR(SPMHNI-270): 1 pins found in the symbol in the physical design, but missing from library symbol. They are:
5_1
What would be the issue here? Is the only way to replace it by means of making a new netlist and manually replacing them? I was hoping to pre replace them and then do the new netlist but this does not look like it can be done.
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Capture and EDM repository error
Hey,
Does anyone know why this error keeps popping up?
I am able to log into EDM in Capture and pull project names, but when I go to access the details in the hatchery list(ie design files), OrCAD Capture pops this error at me.
This only occurs in Orcad. If i access EDM through using a web browser by typing in my EDM url, I will get access to each of the project files.
Thank you, if someone knows why this is occurring!
I am working with Capture 17.2 and EDM 5.0.2.3
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Enable 17.4 Start Page how-to?
Hello.
On my new installed V17.4 (formerly I used V17.2) it is not possible to enable the Start Page.
In capture.ini the function is enabled and under the Menu Help, the Start Page is gray and not clickable.
App loaded as administrator under Win10.
What can i do?
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Adding Multiple Forward voltage curves at different temperatures to a diode PSpice Model Editor
Is it possible to add multiple forward voltage curves at different temperatures to the PSpice Model Editor?
e.g. Forward voltage of the diode at 100C and 27C?
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Error During netlist creation in Orcad Capture 17.2
I am facing below error when I tried to create netlist from my schematic.
"Unable to create the following new pin instance, SSTX2¡V, as the pin definition was not found.
Reference Designator: U29. ".
Pl help on the above.
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OrCAD CIS Capture
Hi, I am getting the following errors while setting up a CIS Database in OrCAD Capture CIS 17.2 .
Errors are as follows:
ERROR(ORCIS-6245): Database Operation Failed
Please Check Session For More Details
ERROR(ORCIS-6250): ODBC Error Code: -1
Description: Cannot modify the design of table 'TMPPRTS'. It is in a read-only database.
ODBC Error Description: State:42000,Native:-1809,Origin:[Microsoft][ODBC Excel Driver]
Allegro Footprints read from directories listed in the section 'Allegro Footprints' of the initialization file.
ERROR(ORCIS-6245): Database Operation Failed
Please Check Session For More Details
ERROR(ORCIS-6250): ODBC Error Code: -1
Description: Too few parameters. Expected 4.
Any idea about these errors?
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How to define customized Pin shape and use the same in OrCAD Schematics
I am using OrCAD Capture 17.4 with latest hotfix.
I see an option pin shape under new symbol when we create a new library. I defined a new customized pin shape but unable to use the same as my library pin shape.
How to use the customized pin shape in library.
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Gerber settings to extend range in under format
I am using OrCAD PCB Profession 17.4 with the latest hotfix.
I want to use the format of 3:8 under gerber settings but the software shows the limit on range from 0 to 6.
IS there a way where I can extend the range or is it fixed
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Slot in the Design_Outline
What is the best practice for adding a slot/cutout to the Design_Outline in 17.2+?
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How to customize the columns in OrCAD property editor
I've always been frustrated when editing fields in the part property editor screen. I tend to get schematics generated by several people over time and the parts have many unnecessary part fields. This creates over 30 columns of info in the part property editor screen and I really only want to see about 9 while looking for errors. Any editing I do of the display of columns to customize to my needs does not "stick". That is they revert back to default as soon as I edit fields. Very frustrating.
I've tried playing with the obvious, like the Display button (generates an error message) and trying to move/shrink the columns. I can't easily delete any of the unneeded fields. Nothing works or sticks.
What does the community recommend on making the part property editor screen more usable?
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Command not found: 3d_viewer
Just started designing in 17.x and I am having an issue with the 3D view command in both 17.2 and 17.4.
I get the following error when invoking the View -> 3D View from the menu bar:
Command not found: 3d_viewer
I have not found any issue with any other menu command. I have the latest hot fixes in both versions (17.2 and 17.4).
I have verified pathing, I see no issues.
Also - It does work in 16.6, and I've tried invoking 17.2 and 17.4 in admin mode to no avail.
Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Wild
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Is there anyway to make the Design Cache path changes automatively when copying?
Hi, I use Orcad for teaching. I copy the whole project folder (this folder contains MYLIBRARY.OLB file) to my classroom computer. Then I opened the schematic project, and found that all the path in "Design Cache" are the old path, as the following picture illustrated:
In fact, the MYLIBRARY.OLB path has changed when copying. Is there anyway to make the path in Design Cache changes automatively when copy the whole project to a new computer?
Best regards.
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