I have a schematic that was done in Pads Designer 2.5. I need to convert this to Capture 17.2.
I tried the usual export as an EDIF schematic, then import into OrCad Capture.
This operation always fails.
Does anyone know how to make this work. I can't use one of the conversion services, so I need to make this work on my system.
Thanks
I am designing a custom Arduino Nano. I followed the Schematic from the official website. Attached is the schematic and the pcb layout for the section of usb-serial bridge. After the pcb was fabricated and assembled, i keep having this error message "unknown usb device (device descriptor request failed) " when i connect usb to my pc. i have tried using different usb cable and pcs but same story. What is the possible cause to this problem and what can i do to make it to work normally?
Thank you.
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I want develope basic circuit of DC motor which consist of resistor, inductor and back emf in capture and check its simulation in pspice, for reference I have attached image and link.
can some tell me how to put formulas and what parameters to be set in properties get waveform as per below link.
https://www.precisionmicrodrives.com/content/ab-025-using-spice-to-model-dc-motors/ .
At one time I had a script for rotating (text/parts). It was setup to rotate 90 degrees. Each time I replayed the script it would rotate another 90 degrees. Now when I replay the script it will only rotate 90 degrees once. How do I set up a script to replay each time I run it? Thanks!
Hi,
I am using 17.4v p001 Allegro PCB Designer. I am facing the issue of viewing the 3D of the SOIC component.
When I remove the step model and view only the component with package height I am able to view pads and package height but when I assign a step model to component and view in 3D I only get step model view not the step model and pads view.
I had been using an older version of Allegro too where I didn't face any such issue.
I there any solution to the issue.
Hi everyone,
There is a new Plug-in for OrCAD capture which calculate easily the MTBF of the design.
For more information please visit:
https://www.bqr.com/products/fixtress/mtbf-predictions/
We use the above layer to put text from the schematic for connectors, LED's, jumpers. We go to Check-Properties-Graphics and select Valuename and sometimes Valuename2. We change the text block to match what the size of other silk screen ref des are. Then select create, it then tells us how many instances it just created. We turn on the Properties box under Manufacturing and make the color to match our existing silk screen color.
The added text normally comes in tied to pin one of the connectors or cathode of LED's. We then move the text to the outside of the connector outline or just above the LED ref des. The problem is that we have 2 other designers and when they generate this text it create 2 sets of text. One placed on pin one of connectors, cathode of LED's and a second set at the origin 0,0 of the board. We have looked to see if something is checked or not checked on the one computer that only generates the one set. We haven't found any settings different between the 3 computers. All are running the same version of hot fixes, 17.2 S060.
We can work around the problem by deleting the second set at the origin but would like to be able to only create one set on all of the computers.
Hello,
I am having a problem with creating a drill table in allegro 17.2. To create a drill table and put in the artwork area i have done as below.
Manufacture > Create Drill Table > Pressed Ok(changed nothing in this pop up)
Then I have a drill table shown in the artwork are and I have also put it into the artwork area. but after changing the view from the visibility panel, the drill table disappears.
Help me with the same.
hello
is there a command to update dynamic shapes?
i have tried "scriptmode +e" but it does not show any command script for the dynamic shape update.
whenever i need to update dynamic shapes, i would have to open the status window and click the "update to smooth" button.
i would like to update dynamic shapes without opening the status window so that hopefully i could create a funckey to performe the dynamic shape update.
I'm having trouble printing schematics made with OrCAD Capture 16.6.
The NETs I place on the electric wires are printed not aligned with the electric wires.
From Capture
From HP Leser Color Printer
From Printer PDF
I have tried many printer drivers, but the problem remains.
How do I solve the problem of aligning the NETs?
Thank you
Hi,
Any one used on COB technology in Allegro PCB Editor 17.2
I just need to know the challenges faced due to limitation in Allegro PCB Editor 17.2 compared to SiP.
Regards,
Rajesh
Hello.
I'm working on Orcad 16.6.
Due to a operator error we built a pad PTH (60mil copper with 39mil hole) NOT PLATED.
In Pad Designer this pad passes the check. No errors.
We built the symbol (HEADER 4x1 2.54mm). No errors.
Now we are working on a 4 layer board with this symbol.
We routed some net from inner layers to outer layer on this symbol.
We completed the board. No errors. All lights green on status.
With DFM analysis on ODB++ file we found broken nets on the header (correct because it's unplated)
Why Orcad PCB says all is ok. All green?????
With Mentor and Altium if there's a pth component with unplated pin you can't complete the connectivity
Thank you
Stefano
Hello
I am using 17.x version of Orcad PCB editor . I am unable to view NPTH hole on 3D viewer , I already enabled display NPTH on preference settings.
For 3D step-file mapping its visibility is much needed
Refer attached short clip
Thanks
Girish community.cadence.com/.../query2.mp4
Can you create a replicate circuit from one .brd design and bring that into another .brd design
I am importing XLM files that are obtained from parts vendors using an application called "Library Loader" from
componentsearchengine.com. It creates the XML file which then is imported into Orcad CIS but will not create
a OLB file. Does anyone else have an issue with this. I have attached an example file that will not convert.
community.cadence.com/.../MC14541BDG.xml
Hello,
I set general parameter (as usual) with metric 2:5 274X
When I create artwork I've this log
Can't open parameter file ... using default values:
DEVICE-TYPE GERBER6X00 G-CODES NO STATIONS-PER-WHEEL 24 FILM-SIZE 24000 16000 COORDINATES ABSOLUTE OUTPUT-UNITS INCHES FORMAT 5.3 ABORT-ON-ERROR abort film & continue SUPPRESS-LEAD-ZEROES YES SUPPRESS-TRAIL-ZEROES NO OPTIMIZE YES SUPPRESS-EQUAL YES SCALE 1.0
Orcad creates a art_param.txt file like this
DEVICE-TYPE GERBER_RS274X
OUTPUT-UNITS MM
FILM-SIZE 24000000 16000000
FORMAT 4.6
ABORT-ON-ERROR NO
SCALE 1
SUPPRESS-LEAD-ZEROES YES
SUPPRESS-TRAIL-ZEROES NO
SUPPRESS-EQUAL YES
UNDEF-APT-CONT NO
but if I create new artwork Orcad doesn't find it anyway
any ideas?
thanks
Stefano
Hi,
I am current looking a software that uploads files and BOM into Agile. We use OrCADs for schematic capture.
We are having a hard time to find the software that would do that. We have perception EDAConnector right now and they have discontinued technical support it since last year.
I am looking forward to hear from you.
Thanks,
Regards,
TiBo
Is there any option in Allegro PCB Editor (COB design) to align the wire bond like we use have in SiP (WB_GUIDE_LINE). Please advise.
When running a DRC in capture for a schematic, all of my database parts placed from CIP return ORCAP-2434.
For instance from the CIP starter library I placed a molex connector (P/N 26-60-4030)
WARNING(ORCAP-2434): Footprint 'MOLEX_41791-3' specified in PCB Footprint for instance 'P3' is missing. Ensure 'MOLEX_41791-3' is in the library path.
My footprint path is set in my Capture.ini file, so I am unsure how to resolve this issue. I also have not found any information online for ORCAP-2434.
I am using the library loader tool provided by SamacSys to get the .XML files for components I am looking at, but when I import it the .olb file isn't being generated. I am using version 17.2 of OrCAD Capture / PSpice.