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Top and Bottom Layers Swapped to Padstack Definition
I have a design that was converted from and earlier version of PCB Editor (16.0) to version 16.6 PCB Editor. After the conversion the padstack definitions have the top and bottom layers swapped.For...
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CIP Server on Microsoft Azure
Hi!I've been trying to set up a system where I run the CIP database and CIP Web Server on Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine (that is, a cloud server). When I try to connect from my client computer, I get...
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Invalid References - OrCAD Capture
Hello,I have created a schematic in capture and I wanted to split a connector (specifically https://www.digikey.co.uk/product-detail/en/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1761987-9/A98559TR-ND/1851170)...
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Why do some properties not get transferred to the schematic from the library...
I'm fairly new at OrCAD Capture, and maybe I'm going about things wrong. In any case I'm trying to build up a library that contains the complete information for the parts I use in my designs. What I...
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Connecting Planes To Pads
Hello,I have attached a screenshot from my workspace so that this becomes easier to explain.I created a ground plane so that my surface mount padstacks can be connected to this plane to reduce the...
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OrCAD PCB Designer with Windows 10 Creators Update
My computer updated the OS to Windows 10 Creators Update over the weekend and now the PCB Designer workspace is permanently black, like it is when global visibility is set to invisible. Turning layers...
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rotating groups of routed components and keeping clines connected
Is it possible to rotate a group of routed components without losing the connections? Allegro doesn't like to route anything other than 45 degrees cleanly, so I group the parts, route, then rotate, but...
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Valor is looping
I am trying to create ODB++ and when it goes into extract it gets stuck in a loop. I also get an error message: SMPHGE-268.
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OrCAD Symbol Color Macro
Hi,I am wondering why the following macro is setting the custom property "PPVS" perfectly on the selected symbols, but it does not change the color as intended:SUB PPVS_100_100_50_100 'MACROMENU...
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DRC Errors - Line-to-shape spacing
Hello,I have created my design but when i go to create the gerber artwork files, a DRC error appears on both top and bottom etches:'DRC Error "line to shape spacing" Constraint value: 0.127mmActual...
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How to restore "old" Junction behavior?
HIIn pre 16.6 versions of OrCAD it was possible to break up a wire by placing junctions along the wire and then deleting the intermediate segment that was created. Now that behavior does not exist in...
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Display REF DES text for layout review
I am responsible for reviewing layouts for SI/PI/EMI etc. It would help tremendously if I could do the following:place all REF DES text so that it is centered in the middle of each componentview the...
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STEP Export not working
Hello, as the title states, the step export is not working for me. So far I am trying just the simple board to test 3D models (as you can see, in 3D Canvas the are working OK). But as soon as I go to...
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Symbol and layer embedding requirements do not match.
If I copy a component in PCB I cannot swap it with the component I copied.ie Copy R12 I get R* place it on the card then Place>Swap>Components I get the error message"Symbol and layer embedding...
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Changes to Tcl in 17.2
I have a Tcl/Tk script that worked in 16.6. Now we migrated to 17.2 and the I get error messages like "Invalid method" when I execute the script.So what was changed in 17.2? Where can I find more...
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Translate ConceptHDL to Orcad
Hi experts,Is there a method to translate ConceptHDL schematic to Orcad schematic?If not, can you tell me how to translate ConceptHDL library to Orcad library? ThanksChris
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parallel routing setting in constraints manager.
I have 2 signals that I need to route with the same length of trace from end to end.Which is the best settings in CM to ensure the switching is performed at the same time (ie the same length of trace)....
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select multiple physical symbols in PCB editor by cross probing a section in...
Hello,I am doing a project in concept HDL.I am able to select or move a single physical symbol in layout by cross probing in Concept HDL Sch.But if i want to select or move multiple physical symbol in...
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Guide to Allegro Macro Language changes
Prior Allegro releases used a much different macro language that (for the most part) still functions. I have many such macros I use constantly.The macro language changed at some point (V16 onwards?)...
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TCL to change user properties
Hi All!I have a problem writing a TCL script to change the display format of a user property dependent on its value.Each symbol in my Capture symbol library has two attached properties called...
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