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OrCad Capture add property from distributor
Is there a way to search in OrCad Capture and/or Library builder the components and add the parameters properties to the part? Thanks
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Netlist report with hierarchical names as listed in Global Navigation Window
I am using Allegro Design Entry HDL 16.6 and in order to validate schematics of electronic designs, I would like to have a Netlist report listing nets as they are listed in the Global Navigation...
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Change Orcad schematic part type
I'd like to do something really simple and basic. Take resistor R123 and change it from 0603 22k to 0603 10k. That shouldn't be hard.. What's the correct way of doing that if you don't have CIS and...
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Unselectable shape
I just started using Allegro 16.6. I designed a small PCB and have an error. I am abloe to see a shape and its boundary, but I am unable to select it and delete it. I go into the display turn...
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Pspice maximum step size question
Hi there,I am doing traisent analysis in ORCAD Pspice 16.3. Two questions:1. In "Simulation Setting" dialog box, the "Maximum step size" is usually defualt to be blank ,then what is the default step...
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Pspice Model Editor question
Hi there,I attempt tp see the model text of electrolyte capacitor (C_elec symbol) in cadence pspice library at C:\Cadence\SPB_16.6\tools\PSpice\Library\analog.lib, but the Pspice Model Editor give a...
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Thermal Reliefs
I need to vary the thermal relief use through out my board but I can only find an option for a global variable. for example sometimes I want 32mil thermal reliefs and sometimes 10. some of those...
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shapes become broke
I am trying to place a rectangle pad and associating it with a certain net. every time i place it though after i select done, the shape becomes broken and registers as an out of date shape. so i have...
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Allegro Modules
I am using a module in my 16.5 Allegro design which was created from another .brd file. The module name in Allegro is derived from Orcad CIS and contains the .dsn name along with the specified module...
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Shape within an other shape with the same net but not connected to each other
Hello,In my design I use 12 layers. On the 12th layer I place a supply. On the 11th layer I connect some GND pins of some components to each other with a dynamic shape and connect that shape with bb...
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Placing 860 LEDs on pcb
Doing a job where customer requires 860 LEDs placed to form a seven segment digit. Trying to avoid manually placing each LED so......I was given a DXF file with each LED located based on the center of...
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library paths
I want to change ALL the components in my schematic to use a different library.I can update them one by one, but is there a way to do this faster?
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Latest Gerber Standard Support
Hi,Can anyone tell me if the latest version of Cadence supports the new gerber standard from Ucamco (formerly Barco ETS) called Gerber X2?In 1998 Ucamco published the Extended Gerber Format...
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How to communicate impedance control information to the PCB house from Allegro
All,Our new designs have a lot of differential pairs running around our boards and I want to communicate this clearly to the board house so they can adjust tracks to their process to maintain impedance...
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Problem running autorouter from within Allegro
I cannot invoke the autorouter using Allegro PCB Designer Performance16.6 license.Do I have to use the ORCAD PCB Designer Professional license to do this?Thanks,Dan
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Problem importing DXF traces
Hello,I'm working on a High speed RF design and I need to import some tuned traces that I made using AutoCAD, I tried to import the DXF file that only includes the traces and it seems that it is...
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Update PCB Without Capture Schematic?
I am in the process of learning ORCAD and need advice on how to best update a PCB. I am using ORCAD 16.5.I am working on an old project and don't currently have all the files I need (I am hoping this...
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changing a pour
I have a pour that was creasted by adding a shape in a route keepin. I've contracted the keepin in shape, but the pour doesn't adjust to stay inside it.I have a few to do, so this would be nicer than...
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[SOLVED] Netlist output configuration concatenating property fields to parts...
Hello,I tried searching on the web for this but it seems a little difficult to find a resolved one. I'm using Orcad Capture and PCB Editor 17.2-2016 64-bit. I’m generating a netlist for a board and...
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Allegro PCB Designer - Viewing symbol property values
While editing a symbol in PCB Designer, is there a simple method to view all properties that currently have values assigned?The only method I can find is to hunt-n-peck by doing Display -> Property,...
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