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Update symbol to desing with different symbol name.
Is there an easy way to update a symbol with one with a different name ?
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Edit padstack to new name in symbol editor does not change padstack.
If I edit a pins padstack by using modify padstack and selecting the pin , I can edit and save the padstack to the disk and the design but the name of the padstack on the pin does not change. Is this a...
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move groups
I have a section of the board all routed, and I'd like to drag that over some, bringing all the routing between the components along. It seems like I need to disconnect traces going to the section,...
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MySQL Community Server Installed on Linux doesn't work with OrCAD CIS, but it...
Hi,We are migrating from our Windows based MySQL Community server version 5.0 to Linux based MySQL Community server 5.6 and we are having trouble for this.This is only happening if we point the MySQL...
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Same net spacing (metal to metal)?
Does the "Metal to Metal" spacing constraint apply to same nets? If so, I can't seem to get it to work. Is it possible to get Allegro to report a DRC for minimum air gaps even if it's the same net?
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Problems creating a mirror image of a documentation frame around a PCB.
Hi all,I have a problem with mirroring and Lines.I have documentation frame (text + lines) around my board composed of Text and Lines. I am trying to make a mirror image of the frame so I can document...
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Unable to create netlist
Hi,A warning(part name "****"is renamed to "****") is always shown when i try to creat the netlist of my project. So i can't create the netlist of my project. I fixed that problem using setup tab in...
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Backdrilling and correct Allegro property use
Looking to make sure that this approach is the correct one or if there is another? Say you have a board with two press fit connectors on the same side, the board is .125 think with 10 layers. You route...
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Diff pair gap report
My PCB file is not responding, while genarating Diff pair gap report from Allegro-Tools-Qick report. But other PCB files are opening immediately.How to get my Diff pair gap report?Regards,Mani
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Manual Void Troubles
Hi,I have a through hole DC/DC buck converter. It is in the middle of a circular board. It is being powered by a plane that is tied to a battery voltage. I am trying to put a circular void around...
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Use multiple databases (.DBC) at the same time
Hi,There is another portion of my company that uses a database. If I already use a database that is a different format is it possible to point to multiple .DBC files at the same time? Or is the only...
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creation of symbols having many pins
Hi,I'm preparing schematic for my project whose main part is a controller having 136 pins. I drew it as a single package but it looks too complex. It would be better if i could split it into different...
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Orcad Layout library file .llb from version 16.2 (Layout database 9.2.3) to...
Hello All,I have a .llb file saved with orcad layout version 16.2 (layout database 9.2.3) and I need to use it with orcad layout version 9.2 (layout database 9.20). I can add the .llb file saved with...
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Illegal character "White space" found in Refdes
Hi,I'm preparing the schematic for my project. Two errors have been shown hen i tried to create the netlist. It says "Illegal character "White space" found in Refdes of xxxxxxxxx "(ORCAP-36112). Three...
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verilog-A to .lib translation in PSpice
Hey, I have the following verilog-A coded component that defines a simple nonlinear function:// VerilogA for memr, memr_f, veriloga`include "constants.vams"`include "disciplines.vams"module...
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Generating 274-X and Lines&Text are not being included (but are included in...
Hi All,This is very strange.I have defined Films that include Lines & Text Elements. When I view the Film in the normal editor, all is visible. When I generate ODB++ all are visible and present....
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Export Constraints to be read in a spreadsheet
Has anyone had any tried or had any success doing this? I'd like to be able to see the constraints in a particular design without having to open Allegro. You'd think it would be a simple to export into...
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Correct specific rotation angle...again
In Allegro/Orcad PCB standard, 16.6 S064 have the following annoying problem: Have number of components which I left in previous PCB version in fraction rotation angles rotation: 269.996 degrees...
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Footprint of QFN package
Hello,I want to make pcb footprint of QFN-28(Cp2102) package. But I am getting problem while making through package symbol wizard. there is no option for QFN package. so can you please tell me which...
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Footprint of DB9 Connector
Hello Everyone,I want to make the footprint of female DB9 connector. I don't know how to make this. can someone please tell me how to make this using Package symbol wizard??I also want to make the...
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