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Creating a Complex Schematic Part Drawing
Hi,I saw this schematic part creation drawing from a reference design and was wondering how this can be done? I tried this several times but it keeps on snapping to the grid. Also, how do you ensure...
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hidden pin problem during importing from Pspice into Orcad
Hello,I was trying to import a design from Pspice into Orcad. But there is an error:ERROR: [S2C2992] New connectivity will result from overriding a global pinIt is about the hidden global pins I used...
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Capture: Use hierarchical design to verify cable connector interfaces?
Hello,I'd like to use Capture's hierarchical feature to create a system consisting of Widget A, Widget B, and a cable connecting the two. The cable has two connectors, each interfaces to one of the...
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PCB Panelization software available?
Hi..I want to do my PCB in the panel format for the fabrication. At the electronic manufacturing services (EMS) they asking the panel format?I had tried many sites for Panelization of PCB. But I...
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fan-out, rule to keep fan-out outside of a package outline
Hello, I am a new user of PCB Designer, so apologies of the beginner question.How can I specify to keep fanout via outside of a package footprint? This makes debugging easierThanks for your help,
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How do people generate layer stack-up files for PCB manufacturer?
Hello, I am trying to generate stack-up information for PCB manufacturer, in a PDF format? Does PCB Designer have a function to do this?Thanks for your help.
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Capture & PCB Editor getting too too slow, while opening application?
Hi..Just upgraded my win 7 to win 10. Both OrCad PCB Editor and OrCad capture are running extremely too too slow. I get to irritating while opening application. It take about 5 minutes for the software...
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export footprint from already exist .brd file
i have an already exist PCB design file (.brd), and i need to export the components footprintsi do so from file>>export>>library, but the footprints i obtained have many mechanical...
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Multiple instances of server is running on services
Hi..Now i am using OrCAD 16.3 software in Windows 10 OS. While recently i had updated OS from Win 7 to Win 10. While working on th eWin 7 the cadence software is worked well. But now after updating...
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Orcad netlist error caused by duplicated pin name
Some old orcad allows duplicated pin name on lib. but the newer orcad does not.It is very time consuming the pin name one by one.Is there any way to ignore the duplicate pin errors? Any other method...
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Database Setup
Hi,I tried setting up a database and I am receiving Error(ORCIS-6273): Unhandled Exception.How do I setup the database properly?At one point when I was linking the configuration file to the new MDB...
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convert a line to an arc or shape line to arc.
Is there any way to convert a line or a line in a shape to an arc ?
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6 layer board with via, how to specify NC drill file
Hello, Working on a 6 layer board, the stack-up is:1. Signal_top2. Gnd3. V+4. V-5. Gnd6. Signal_botThere are 2 vias connecting Signal_top to V+ (call it Via+), and another 2 via connecting Signal_top...
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via in pad snaps to pad center.
I am trying to copy a gnd via and place it in a QFN center pin . When I place the via anywhere in the center pad it snaps to the exact center of the pad. How do I stop this so I can add a number vias ?
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How to route SDR SDRAM ?
Hello ,Nowadays, i design high speed board.I use SDR SDRAM but i dont find enough documents. i have questions. when i examine datasheets, sdr 'ssignals are LVTTL. I think, SDR signals dont have to...
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routing thru pins with no nets.
Why can I route thru a pin with no net and not get a drc error ?
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Display the length of a class of nets on the fly.
In pads they have a spreadsheet the shows the length of traces of a class and the values change on the fly so you can match the lengths . Can this be done in Allegro ?
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I can't run a simulation, errors occur
I have downloaded The OrCad\PSpice Lite 16.6. I have done the schematic attached and tried to run the simulation but gives following erros:INFO(ORCAP-2191): Creating PSpice NetlistINFO(ORNET-1041):...
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non plated mechanical pin no clearance to copper ?
I have a footprint with two non plated mechanical pins. It looks like the copper flows to the drill size with no clearance from the drill to the copper . Shouldn;t it be the same as a regular non...
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capture output window disappeared?
Hello, I accidentally closed the output window on the bottom of the workspace in Capture. I can't find it in the tools menu, How do I get it back?Thank you.
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