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how to make track with soldermask ?
how to create open track in pcb editor. please fully explain. thanaks
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PCB Designer: How to unlock read-only keyboard shortcuts for setting script...
Having recently upgraded to 17.2 from 16.6 there now seems to be more read-only keyboard shortcuts. For example CTRL+Z (~Z), CTL+S (~S) etc... that were not readonly in 16.6When trying to set these in...
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A VERY Fundamental Problem
Folks,I have learned a lot on how to use Allegro, but found that I cannot import a very simple four two lead component OrCAD schematic into Allegro!! This is fundamental, and I have checked the...
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PCB Part - Ref Des
Hello, a quick question - when creating a part and then assigning a Ref Des name to the -part I am using the default"REF" (Silkscreen_Top) Ref Des button and the text on the Silkscreen_Top is "REF"...
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Negative Image Thermal Relief Pads
I've created all my artwork, and everything looks great except I'm not seeing my negative image thermal pads. How do I get them to appear?
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Fix BOM output that has multiple [ENTER's]
Hi Forum,Exporting the BOM from a project, outputs the file with a lot of spread 'New Lines' Attached a portion of the BOM How can I fix it without going though each component and build them again?Bill...
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move schematic part using keyboard
Is their any option where in we can use keyboard to move the schematic part in Capture.
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How to export pin property for a large heterogeneous part?
Hi there, We have a heterogeneous symbol with 20 parts(A-T) on several schematic pages, 1156 pins . We need to export every pin's properties: inluding pin number, pin name, net name, I/O type, I/O...
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Unable to update symbols
I've been fighting this error for about a week without coming up with a solution. I'm trying to update a symbol in my layout with "Place>Update Symbols. It errors out and produces the following log...
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Placing mechanical parts for not found
When I try to place a mechanical part from "Place > Mechanical Symbol > Mechanical Symbol", I get the following messages:E-Can't find window; form.plc_manual"E-Form not found.This DID work...
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Batch changing Pin Number visibility
Using plain OrCAD 16.6, is there a way to change the pin number visibility on a large amount of library parts at once? When I export the library properties, this doesn't seem to be one of the available...
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OrCAD PCB 16.6 - copper heat sink for a DFN with no electrical connections
I need to attach a copper shape to the epad of a DFN for heat sinking purposes. Adding a static solid etch shape to the pad causes all kinds of DRC errors.I'm new to 16.6 and it looks like I have...
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Automatically Updating Page Numbers in Capture
I added a new page to my existing schematic and it started over at page 1 of 1. I know I can manually change the page numbers. Is there an automated way to change the page numbers so they are all...
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Leader Line compute text
Hi, I am wondering if anyone knows a way to add computed text to a leader line? The goal is to add the x or y data to a leader line to essentially mark coordinates. Looks like this might not be...
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Ask for help about Capture TCL/TK command's usage( GetDBCName in CPMgtCfg...
HI! Everyone!I'm a starter and want to use Capture TCL/TK commands for doing some automate function in Capture Schematic design.I want to update all the place-instances' user prop. from SQL server(...
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DCF file imports
When using CM for a design, do the DCF files have to be full and complete or can I set up subset DCF files for things like an 6mil region, 8mil region and 10mil region and then only import these...
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Creating a footprint with surface mount pads on top and bottom layers
I have run into a snag with creating an edge connector footprint that has pads on both the top and bottom layers of the board. I have defined an SMD padstack with only a BEGIN LAYER in the Pad Editor...
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Instrumentation amplifier Noise
Hello,I am PhD student in embedded system and I am working on a project that deals with the design of instrumentation amplifiers based on current conveyors. The instrumentation amplifier has two very...
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Enable Undo/Redo in Part Editor
In Orcad Capture when I edit symbol or part, any change will not trigger history. And Undo/Redo button are disabled.Is there any option that can enable Undo/Redo in Part Editor?
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SOLVED: Thermal relief not being placed
Hi,Thermal reliefs in my design aren't placed except if I put the thermal relief parameters to FULL CONTACT.I can't find anything to fix this in Constraint Manager --> Same Net SpacingThere is no...
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