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PCB Editor - Replicate / Create
We used this command in training class so I know it works...........I'm trying to use it on a new design. I have four "rooms" and the associated components "quick placed" into those rooms. In one of...
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PCB Editor - Arrow keys
Is there anyway to have the arrow keys control the cursor? Example, I am placing a part and want to have a bit better control over the placement then using my mouse. Getting the part close with the...
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Capture 16.5 "Dump Wires" command ? What does it do ?
In Capture 16.5 does anyone happen to know what the "Dump Wires" command is for. I came across it by acciednt so it got me curious as to what it does. It is accessed by doing a ctrl+alt+F12 on the...
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Thermal relief flash symbol not able display in PCB Editor.
I have added a flash symbol for the thermal relief while creating the pad but it is not getting displayed in the PCB Editor. Any help is great. Thank You.
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unble to read my stroke file??
when i invoke the stroke editor, there is always a message poped up. it's displayed " unable to read file*** this may not be a stroke file".meanwhile I have my allegro_strokes file under the...
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how to turn on Bubble and shove via
Hello everyone,I apologize in advance for what must certainly be a basic question, but how in the world do you turn on the "bubble" to push and shove traces? I was battling a via that I couldn't...
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TclTk - Editing groups in Part Manager - Orcad 16.5
Hello,I'm trying to figure out how to manipulate groups in Part Manager; specifically, to do the following:-Create a new group-Remove a group-Remove all groups (or iterate through all groups to remove...
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Adding intersheet reference in concept HDL
I am trying to add off-page connector and intersheet reference on concept HDL Scematics. Can anyone help me to do itJackson
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Netlisting in 16.5
As I'm approaching finishing my first pcb design using 16.5, I have a few questions concerning netlist generation and loading into the board file.Throughout the board design process, there are...
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new dimension feature in 16.5 - no mirroring of text anymore
Hello,I am trying to mirror the dimension text which I could in 16.3.Now in 16.5 I could not find this feature anymore. Has anybody an idea how I could do that now? Many thanks,Mario
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Bus connection
Hi All,I'm using SPB16.5, making a schematic with OrCad Capture CIS. I made a bus named DATA[0:7] and then wired it with DATA0, DATA1....... etc. Now I need another bus named HSI[0:15]. However,...
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Placing or move by coordinates
Scenerio:Part placed on board, decide to move it to a different location that I know the coordinates of. How??Same thing when placing a part for the first time, how can I place by coordinates? We did...
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Symbol editing question to start the day
I am creating a new testpoint symbol. Simply a pad with a silk screen circle around it. When I draw the circle (Add/Circle on pkg geo/silk top) I can not resize it once I end the circle command. I have...
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Adding "symbol" that is not in schematic
I made a mechanical symbol to represent a daughter board that will mount to my board. Simple rectangle with four mounting holes.How do I get this symbol onto the circuit board? I have been through all...
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Inserting an image
Hello. I would like to add an image to my post. When I choose "Insert/Edit" image I need a URL for the image. I was hoping to select the image locally and upload it.
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Footprint shapes not showing solid copper
I made this connector footprint which requires solder pads around the perimeter to hold the connector to the board. They are on shapes on the etch layer with solid fill, but they always show as...
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Translating a Layout PCB, character length
Good morning all, I tried to translate an old board, but some footprints get the "_" removed from the name. I believe this is because the names are more than 31 characters. I know how to change...
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Problem highlighting part
We recently did our first design using Allegro version 16.5 and I am having problems highlighting parts when using the viewer of the same version. In the past I could zoom in anywhere on the PCB,...
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Breaking down foot print libraries into categories
I find the one big footprint library very cumbersome. Has anyone broken theirs down into sub categories, ie; resistors, capacitors, ic's, etc..... If so are there any special constraints for the...
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