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CIS configuration file sharing
What's our best option?sharing the same CIS configuration file located on a network?or each user having their own file?
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Bizarre rotation angles
Very rarely while in placement edit mode, I will grab a part and hit "r" to rotate in 90 degree increments, but it will jump to a 90 degree rotation and stay there. I look at the rotation options and...
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Orcad CIS Access database
Hi colleagues,I have an issue with .DBC file creation in Orcad CIS, could somebody help me?We have a MS Access database connected through the system ODBC MS Access connector (as shown on the pictures)....
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Silkscreen Via Overlap
I have completed my artwork, but the silkscreen (as expected) is overlapping with a lot of Via drills. I need to remove that part of the silkscreen.Is there any tool in PCB Editor that can...
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OrCAD PCB 16.6 - inconsistent anti-pads
I've inherited a PCB design that's got some issues. The latest strangeness I've found is that it looks like only two via's have the correct anti-pad size (pic attached. Red circle shows correct...
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[Help} How to fast find a pin number of IC?
Hi everybody:)Im a newbie use Allegro PCB Librarian XL for draw a schematic.Im looking for a fast way to find a pin number of IC, but I cant find a solutions on GG :DI tried to use Global Find for...
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Board Outline clearances
We have a number of design rules to implement with clearances from the Board outline to holes etc. These clearances are different to general lines etc.Where, in the Constraints Manager, are Board...
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IPC 356 A output error when working in metric
Trying to generate IPC 356 A output keeps throwing errors and failing when we use D2PAK devices and the designs are in 'mm'.The D2PAK device has a 10.5mm pad and this causes an error saying the integer...
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How can I change clearance from 'Route Keepout' area to Shape?
Hello. I have 'Route Keepout (filled rectangular)' on TOP layer of many component footprint. And when the GND shape on top layer is filled (Smooth), the clearance between the GND shape and the Route...
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How do I export a board shape from Allegro to a Visio compatible file format?
I need to extract an image of the board shape from Allegro, retaining size information, then import into Visio. Can anyone provide information on how this can be done?
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many part Number just one part reference in ORCAD CIS
Hello,I wonder if there is a way to have many part number/Value for just one part reference in ORCAD CIS or if I must instance many part references and superimpose them during layout.someone have some...
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All Categories areas in User Preferences is empty
In User Preferences all areas, at everyone tabs - is empty. Has a only text: selected category has no contents at this level. This text has being at anyone tab.
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Allegro 17.2 backdrill solder mask export to GERBER
Hi,I have created design with backdrills and right now I have an issue with exporting soldermask do gerber files.For via solder opening there is a layer: VIA CLASS/SOLDERMASK_TOP and VIA...
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Incorrect component location on exported IDF
Has anyone run into this issue before?When I export IDF in OrCad PCB Designer Professional and import it into SolidWorks 2015, a couple of the components show up in the wrong location. The odd thing...
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Allegro 16.6 Reports
Is there a way to get a report that contains pins that have thermals and what layers they are connected to?
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BindKeys for virtuoso advanced
Hi,I would like created a BindKeys advanced for my virtuoso environnement:hiSetBindKeys ( "Layout" list (; comment: I press "F1" one time I create a path with the value_1, I press "F1" two time I...
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Restore silkscreen lines and shapes
Is there any way to restore deleted silkscreen lines and shapes without updating the entire component symbol? I am using Allegro 17.2.
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Selection Filter in Capture part editor
When editing symbol/part in orcad capture, selection filter is disabled.I wonder how can I refine my selection so it not for example select outline instead of line or vice versa.I found it very...
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How to choose the rotation precision in OrCAD PCB Designer Professional 17.2?
Hello,I would like to rotate a symbol from my PCB design but the precision is too low for my requirements. Therefore I would like to know where I could set the angle precision when rotating a...
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Capture 17.2
Installed 17.2 and I cannot set up a .DBC file. I get the following error :ODBC Error Code: -1 Description: The specified DSN contains an architecture mismatch between the Driver and ApplicationAny...
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