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angle between trace and pad
HiIs there a way to get ORCAD (16.6) to report (or DRC) the angle at which traces enter pads ?( I want to allow 45deg angles in traces, but I want to make where a trace hits a pad it does so at...
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Dimension distance between two angled lines
Hi,I'm trying to place a dimension between two parallel lines, but they sit at an angle. When I use the 'Linear Dimension' tool, it only gives me the X or Y distance only.How do I get and dimension...
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Orcad Capture Netlist error
Hi everyone,I got the following error ':' not found on line 841 when trying to make a netlist so I look at the netlist log file and see the following error: Scanning netlist files ...Loading......
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I would like to edit a macro created in ORCAD Capture
I have a working model in ORCAD Capture, but would like to automate simulations and have the data values exported to a spreadsheet or txt file. Basically, I need an automated process to set a current...
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Delay Tunning Differential Lines, propagation times don't appear in...
Hi,I'm trying to delay tune some differential pair lines in allegro, but when I open the Constraint Manager in order to see the propagation time for each pair I don't get any numbers there (nor mm nor...
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DE HDL Component Browser - Limit Library Cells shown to only those used in...
Hello,I have a master library ptf file which contains a row for each of my 50k+ parts.We have a situation that just arose where these parts are going to use a different part number. To accommodate...
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Adding layers to a board design
Hi,I am evaluating OrCAD at the moment and have run into a bit of a problem. How do I go about converting a 2 layer board design to a 4 layer one? I can't seem to be able to add additional conductor...
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Pads with Rounded Corners
Is there a way to create square and rectangular pads with rounded corners without having to use a custom shape?
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IBIS to DML Error
Hi,Can anyone help me with my problem regarding IBIS Model generation for a dual supply device?I've encountered 2 types of errors due to the negative supply.ERROR @line 9: Minimum value exceeds typical...
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Error during Simulation
Please guide to solve below problem.I have done many simulation. this is sudden problem.Session log descriptionINFO(ORCAP-2191): Creating PSpice NetlistINFO(ORNET-1041): Writing PSpice Flat Netlist...
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Sliding a 45 degree cline into a smt pad.
Is there a reason why , no matter what the slide settings are set to, I cannot slide the 45 degree cline below to the right and onto the pad. It stops moving when the north end of the 45 degree trace...
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exported BOM
When i create a BOM from schematic it has a project name added in the top left.On mine it refers to an old project. Where does this info get taken from?
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cannot unfix certain vias.
I get the following error when trying to unfix any via on a DGND net. W- (SPMHGE-325): No instance of property FIXED found on Via at 590.55,498.82 .The net is unfixed but all the vias are fixed and...
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Disable ratsnest during routing.
I would like to have the entire rats nest on before starting a route but then have the entire rats nest turn off during route except for the current net. Is that possible ?
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PDF file export with drill hole open & etch filled(not lining)
My requirement is drill hole open.It is solved by a nice guy but one problem is still remains,Ploting pdf has etch hatched/ lines filled not solid filled. can you tell me...I have also tried exporting...
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How to get user`s Operating in OrCAD
Hi,allI would like to get user's Operating in OrCAD. including capture command or other operating!Are there any method to do this work?Thanks a lot !
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Problem with Assigning ground net names in Capture: AGRD and DGRD
I have two different grounds on capture, one for the digital part of my board and another for the analogue part. When trying to assign the corresponding ground net I have problems with that .. In the...
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Please Help! how to convert board file from Pads 9.3 to Cadence Allegro 16.3?
good day guys,I have board file in .pcb format in Pads 9.3. i want to do is to convert it to .brd file using Cadence Allegro 16.3. please help me solve my problem.I have also .dsn file for...
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conversion of board file from Pads 9.3 to Cadence Allegro 16.3
good day guys,please help me how to convert .pcb board file in Pads 9.3 to .brd board file in Cadence Allegro 16.3.i have also schematic file .dsnthank you in advance,Arsenick
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Limiting routing on certain layers
I'm have a group of fromtos that I would like to allow to the autorouter to route on certain layers but only in limited amounts. (All other nets will be disallowed from using these layers.) The...
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