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linux spb17.0 startup problem
hi, guys:I want to launch the allegro inside the installed spb 17.0 as following: $:cd /opt/cadence/SPB17/tools.lnx86/bin/allegro_cshrc$:csh$:source allegro_cshrc$:allegro &the terminal shows...
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DRC error on regulator output
DE CIS is giving a DRC error on my 5V regulator output because it is connected to a power NET called VCC_BAR."ERROR(ORCAP-1628): Possible pin type conflict U13,OUT Output Connected to Power"Obviously...
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Library is open: please close to run this script Error!! while tcl scripting
Hi,I got this error "Library is open: please close to run this script", when i executed a script second time after i got a syntax error on first execution.The tcl script is for library manipulation....
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Dual or Multiple Monitors for Capture
Hi,Is there any support for using dual or multiple monitors with Capture? The only thing I can seem to do is open Capture on my main monitor and get out of full screen, then drag the right side of the...
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allegro script not exiting, worked in 16.6 but not in 17.2
Hi all,We use a script on a command line allegro execution that opens a board file creates PDFs and then exits. This works in 16.6 and if I don't use the -nographic mode:setwindow pcbgeneraleditcreate...
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saving dra file, creating psm file
I started a new job a few months ago and I've noticed some oddities in the behavior of the symbol editor.At my previous job, when I edited a dra file and clicked on the save icon, it would save the psm...
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Passing user defined properties from OrCAD Capture to OrCAD PCB Designer.
I want to pass a property I created in Capture to PCB Designer then output that property to a report. For example if I put the cost or my name as the symbol creator. I want this to show up in a report...
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BOM_IGNORE property in Capture not passing to reports in PCB Editor??
I define two resistors with values of bom ignore... in two different ways.I regenerate my netlist..it automatically opens my board, so I generate a report with the BOM_IGNORE property.. and...
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Converting Existing Rigid-Only Design to Rigid-Flex In Allegro...
Hi,I have a current fairly complex 8-layer rigid-only PCB .BRD design that was created for a client about a year ago. They are now needing me to take the existing design, add (x4) flex cables extending...
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DRC in OrCAD Capture
Hi,Can we give the XY coordinates link(hyperlink) in OrCAD Capture when we run the DRC check, the one which is similar in PCB Editor.Thanks.
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IBIS-AMI support for Allegro PCB SI/ SI with Orcad Professional license.
DearsOne of my devices have IBIS-AMI 5.1 version used in Post SI simulation, I understand from local vendor team that there is no support for IBIS-AMI models in current version 16.6Does that mean we...
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Creating GenCad file
Hi everyone....in Orcad9.2 I could create GenCad file that my cm's use for their flying probe testing. In 16.6 there doesn't seem to be anything other than Fabmaster which they cant use. What is being...
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Windows 10 Allegro 16.6 Mapped drive issue
Allegro - 16.6 SO87 (Hot fix 87)Windows 10 upgrade - 64 bit ProfessionalProblem:Libraries located on server and accessed by mapped drives. Allegro can not located the mapped drives if any other...
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Need an online mentor
I'm new to Allegro, but not new to PCB design. I'm hoping one of you will be willing to answer questions from time to time as I come up to speed. If you're willing, my email address is pwb_engineer at...
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Ref Des in silkscreen
My first design. Most of my silkscreen reference designators are properly displaying properly, but a few are not. If the text is on the right layer, and showing up, why would they not respecting the...
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Hierarcical schematics, step and repeat layout 17.2 Allegro
First design with Allegro 17.2. I have a schematic with 3 sheets of hierarchical design. My customer wants me to lay out one sheet, and use it to drive the other 2 sheets to be identical in the layout....
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TCL SCRIPTING
Hi any one know how to use this database command ???. what is "DboBaseObject*"
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Synchronisation lost between Capture (schematic) and Allegro PCB (16.6)
Hello,I am facing an issue where parts selected in the Allegro PCB editor doe not get highlighted in the schematic and vise versa.Also, when in manual placement mode when selecting group of parts to be...
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Ackk!! The old threads are back!
After the recent refresh an old problem with this forum has resurfaced: Old threads are showing up at the top the list... Today a thread last posted to in 2014 is the top thread. Can someone from...
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funckey command
I picked out a tip while browsing other posts. It said "funckey m move" would give me a shortcut for move, by just hitting "M" on my key board. I set that up, along with shortcuts for Rotate and Spin....
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