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Cannot find PCB editor Lite after installing 17.20.008 Hotfix
Hi Forum,I installed the 'Orcad and Allegro Products' Version 17.20 and the 17.02.008 hotfix. Before installing the hotfix I could access PCB Editor Lite now its gone. Where can I find it ? Thanks
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ERROR(SPCOCD-171): Port exists in symbol but not in the schematic
ERROR(SPCOCD-171): Port exists in symbol but not in the schematic
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Via-In-Pad DRC Suport
I am new to Cadence - I am trying to use via-in-pad on a design, but I can't figure out how to do so without throwing a ton of DRC errors. How do I set up the constraints to allow placing a via...
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Microvia and bbvia DRC support
First some background. I have an 18 layer board with four sets of microvias and a core bbvia.L1/L2L2/L3L3/L16L16/L17L17/L18Our initial layout had the five sets of vias stacked on top of each other (our...
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Including Router Paths in 3D views
Question out to the community: I would like to include a router path, on the NC_Route layer in my design, and I want to model that as part of my 3D board in the MCAD world as well. I know of the...
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correct RF shield footprint, with parts inside
Hi, I have a footprint for a RF shield. I'm getting a lot of DRC errors "package to package spacing", basically for any part that is placed within the RF shield.Here are screenshots. What would be the...
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HOW TO ADD VIA
Greetings,1. I have a self-made 4-pin connector by went through padstack design steps. ALso I have used "shape add" created a ground plane. How could I connect one of the pins to this ground plane?...
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How to create via (2)
Greetings,How to create vias with different sizes like the following? Thanks
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Is there a good tutorial on how to set up Orcad CIS local library's?
I am trying to add parts and sections to the CIS Local Part Database. Are they any good tutorials that are easy to follow?New user here.Thank you
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ERROR (SPMHA1-141) Invalid sector row. Contact Cadence customer support.
All,I'm using version Orcad PCB Designer Professional version 17.2 and I received this weird error after modifying a footprint drawing and saving it. I'm not sure what it means and haven't seen...
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Install 16.6 and 17.2 on the same pc
Hi I am currently use 16.6 and want to explore 17.2 but I don't want to give up 16.6 yet because I don't to stop my work flow.Is there the way that I can install both versions on my PC and switch back...
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Following up the subject of Cadence 16.6 and 17.2
Hi all,I am appreciate for all of your help. Since I am about to get cross over to the new 17.2 from 16.6Do any of you have problem with the libraries, for example: Do you have any problem using lib...
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HOW TO GENERATE GERBER WITH SUPPRESS UNCONNECTED PAD
1)MANUFACTURING------ARTWORK------SUPPRESS UNCONNECTED PADS is enough for all internal layers(including planes) with positive plot modeare any other setup required. Looking for earliest reply.
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17.2 vs. 16.6 Menu Icons are small - How to Fix?
Hello, I have 17.2 running and the menu items are very small - too small to use for designs. 16.6 runs just fine all icons are scaled appropriately for the resolution as seen in the pic.Resolution is...
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Orcad Capture ver 17.2
Hi,If I have Orcad capture schematic ver 17.2, can others open it with 16.6?Thanks,Regards,TiBo
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Graphic Issues Open-GL ?
All,I have experienced many times that in certain Zoom-levels, wires and/or texts disappear.The display settings that I use is that I prefer hollow traces and pads, and it seems that Open-GL cannot...
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How to add footprint in Orcad Capture for Custom made parts in custom library?
Hi, I have problem in creating footprints for which I created custom parts in my custom library. How can I create footprints for that custom parts and assign them to particular parts?Help me on this.
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arcs converted to line segments during gerber export
So I'm using Allegro 17.2 and have a contoured board outline with several arcs, some that are more of a small radius and others that are a long gentle. I'm trying to create my gerbers but when I do a...
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Can't move pin number ?????
Greetings,I am making a foot print of 289 pin chip. After instantiating the array of pins it seems the pin number can only be moved ONCE! After changing the text and placing the pin number inside...
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