Clik here to view.
BOM HDL - Parts of Same Vendor Part Number not Grouped
Hi,Please help on the generation of BOM. While generating bom, parts are placed per row.Example:Row 1 - C1 , C0805C104K3RACTURow 2 - C2, C0805C104K3RACTUHow can I make it this way:Row 1 - C1, C2 -...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Distinguish net names
I have 3 ground planes. Say AGND, DGND and PGND. They are meant to be separated entirely, except to only join in them at a single point at where I wanted. However, if I connect them together in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Extracting Net properties from Orcad schematic.
Hi AllI want to get the properties that are on the nets in a Orcad schematic out into a file, but without having to export lots that I am not interested in, i.e. not using the Export properties. This...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Place bounds in Gerbers
Hi,When creating a part I add the place bound, I suspect most people do that. In order to see them during the design, I also have to add the Place Bounds in the Artwork film set up, so that I see them...
View ArticleClik here to view.
PCBlibraries
Anyone here using the "Library Expert" version of this tool? We are considering buying it. It looks like it would save time by creating the footprints automatically after inputting the dimensional data...
View ArticleClik here to view.
estimate inductance of PCB trace?
Hello, Does PCB Designer have the ability to calculate/estimate inductance of a trace / traces?I am trying to implement a capacitor decoupling network for an IC. I can choose the capacitor value, but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Allegro is not working properly
I am currently working with allegro 16.0 licensed version in my office. I can't add sub classes to the art work and also i can't manually place the component to y board any one can help me on this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Capture Unable to generate PCB Editor netlist files
When I prepare a project in OrCad Capture, then create netlist for the PCB Editor, after choosing the option to open the board file in allegro PCB Editor , it just displays the message that the project...
View ArticleClik here to view.
PCB is cluttered with irrelevant details
I am running OrCAD 16.6 LiteThe PCB is cluttered with irrelevant details. I can not see how to reduce them to part references pads and outlines?
View ArticleClik here to view.
What's a Good Way of Automatically Assigning a Clearance from a Plane to a...
Just an overview, I have some though-hole pins on the bottom layer that are high-voltage. On the top surface is a huge polygon or plane designated as GND. On this GND plane, within the vicinity of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Allegro PCB Editor 16.6 hangs
When I am working on the globally assigned (i.e., GND and Supplies) related things like, moving/adding via, slides the Cline, the tool hangs for more than a minute, this happens when I disables the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Warnings while creating the NETLIST
Hello everyone,I am Anirudh THABJUL working as PCB designer in second-Bridge, Paris.I am designing a schematic for my project in ORCAD CAPTURE CIS. while creating the NETLIST, I got following error#1...
View ArticleClik here to view.
how to import component file (.cmp)
How to import component file (.cmp)? İ will simulation my board and i need a component file. how can i create .cmp file?Thanks
View ArticleClik here to view.
ERROR(SPMHNI-175) IN CREATING THE NETLIST
Hello Everyone,I am electronic engineer working in Paris.I am using ORCAD 16.6 for designing our schematics and PCB layout.In order to design the PCB layout we need to create NETLIST file right.So,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Menus in Allegro PCB Designer v16.6 S060
Hi, when I use our Orcad PCB designer license I see the new style menus but when I switch to Allegro PCB Designer (was Performance L) I get the old style menus. In Orcad PCB Designer I can revert to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
16.6 Viewer assign color for diff pairs
Hi all,Is there a way to assign color to diff pairs in the 16.6 free viewer?I tried going to assign color and selecting diff pair on "Find by Name" section and clicked more and selected diff pairs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pad pattern break-out (fan-out) acute angle checking method
Good day!Anyone here knows any method on checking of acute angles pattern created on smd pin break-out points. Please refer to the below image. Please help. Thank you.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Could DRC find out single nets in ORCAD?
Hi there!Recently we made a stupid mistake as following picture: the net "VCC12IN" should connect toJ6E's pinE1 but it's actually "float". The entire J6E was dislocated by one pin space(you could see...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ORCAD Fix function
Hi there!There is Fix function in allegro PCB layout to prevent unintentional movement of components. Is there similar function in ORCAD when drawing schematics?Thanks a lot!
View ArticleClik here to view.
Create gerber files
I'm new to PCB and doing my first Project in Orcad 16.6 lite.I have a circuit with 3 Leds in row and a connector.I created the pads in paddesigner. Soldermask and pastemask i made the same size.I...
View Article