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No DRC errors with a via located in a non plated hole.
I have a number of vias located close to a non plated hole and I do not get any errors. Even if I move A VIA insIde the hole AND I do not get any errors. I have all errors enabled. Any reason I do...
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Active classes and sub-classes?
I am somewhat new to making PCBs and components, I am using this video as a guild to learning how to make footprints "(Please visit the site to view this video)In the video, the first time she makes an...
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List of classes
Hi,I'm having trouble finding a reference that lists the various classes and subclasses in the PCB editor and their intended purpose.For example, where can I draw lines and shapes that are used as a...
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List ambigous parts in tcl
For BOM generation I need to check if a BOM has ambiguous parts.I have found no tcl examples for this.How can I do this?I only need to know if the there is an ambiguity, I don't need the affected parts.
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New 3D Canvas in Allegro
Does anyone know if there is a way to change the colors in the new 3D Canvas? I would like to make the board and components look more realistic. Like the board surface actually green...Thanks
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Dbdoctor Error won't clear
I am getting an error when running dbdoctor and it won't clear. I have renamed the pad and eventually deleted it from my library but it don't go away. I'm Running PCB Designer 17.2 SO13. Any...
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(Rookie question) Delete a custom property from PARAM - special library...
Hi everyone, I'm new to Orcad Capture and PSpice and currently trying to learn to use them.I first started by reading this tutorial here "Introduction to OrCAD Capture and PSpice".As explained in this...
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pspice simulation not proceeding further.
Hello,while simulation in pspice ,simulation stuck in between and in the progress bar its showing Pwr Supplies = 50.0000plz see below image- what can be the issue and how to resolve it???RegardsDC
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Pass Parameter Value to Hierarchical Schematic Part
I'm having trouble passing a parameter value to a hierarchical schematic part. Here are the details:1. I created a library part with this PSpice Template definition: X^@REFDES %VCC+ %VCC- %+ %- %OUT...
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How to link matlab and pspice??
Hello,how to link matlab and pspice??and what can be done after linking matlab with pspice??RegardsDC
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Netlisting error - part references across multiple instances of hierarchical...
I'm having problems going from OrCAD Capture to Allegro, I think due to multiple instances of hierarchical blocks... initially I got thousands of errors of the type:ERROR(ORCAP-36035): Multiple pin 1's...
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Changing footprint text size in entire library
We've been looking into our silkscreen text sizes and found we can shrink them a bit. So we'd like to do this for every component in our library.Is there a way to automate this? We'd want to change...
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Compare Netlist Files
Hello,I have netlist file.I want to check which components have been added or removed from the previous version of netlist file.Orcad Capture or Allegro PCB Design Tool, which one need to use for this...
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Create a DRC for Ref Des under part.
This there a way to create a DRC for Ref Des silkscreen inside a place_bound or DFA_bound shape? I'm tired of finding ref des hidden under a part after manufacturing.
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Donut Pad to Ground Connection
I am using the Pad Editor in Ver. 17.2-2016 S011 at the moment.I am trying to create a Pad Stack for a Non-Plated Mounting Hole that has a Donut Pad on the Outer Layers to connect to Ground. Chassis...
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Adding Layers to a micro via design
Is there any information on what happens to the micro-vias when you add layers to the design.
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Allegro Design Entry, Text input window bug
When you place a text on a schematic there is a window to edit its properties, and that window is cropped and not adjustable. Please fix this ASAP!
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How to merger boards in Orcad Panel Editor
HiUsing Orcad Panel Editor. We make boards that have radios. We want to step and repeat the board to make a panel but want to include one impedance test coupon per panel.In Orcad/Allegro we design one...
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Capture CIS Database setup using Orcale 11g
Hi,Can we setup Capture.ini file and DBC configuration file to link to database systems like Oracle 11g. Regards,Vinay
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searching just one forum
It looks like the search on the upper toolbar searches everything . Is there a local search on this new website to just search one forum ?
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