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[17.2] Fanout via options not available
Hello all,I'm working with OrCAD PCB 17.2 and I'm trying to use the fanout tool to help route a BGA. The problem I'm running into is that the only via it will let me select is 'Net Default'. I click...
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Mirroring Layers
Did a board for a customer who now wants to have a mirrored version of the board. It's not a complicated board, just a couple switches and connector, several layers of copper areas though.Thought I...
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Package to Package spacing
My footprint's are created so the part outline is created on the PLACE_BOUND layer. We create this so the correct outline is used for IDF file generation.This layer is also used by the package to...
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Editing menu paths during PCB Editor startup
Hello,Is there a way to edit the settings in menus when PCB Editor starts up? For example, want my CDS_SITE to check the "File > Import > Logic... > Cadence Tab > Create user-defined...
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Orcad Library Builder Problem
Folks,Have version 17.2 with ISR 17.20.026 installed on Windows 7 (64-bit). Allegro working fine. OrCad Library Builder seems to work except when I hit the "Allegro Export" button. Everything is...
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Allegro footprint was not found
I am new to Allegro PCB Editor. I used Ultra Librarian to download some part symbols and footprints for some of the components I need in my design but I am having problem transferring this footprints...
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Embedded components enable
Hey,I've seen a few tutorials about placing components on inner layers but can't get the option to enable.1. File > Change Editor..., Allegro PCB Designer with Miniaturization option checked2. There...
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automated constrain checker
I am working on a script to automatically check the constraints of a given schematic. The schematic files are being pulled from a server, where some of the files are old / corrupt and the as a result,...
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OrCAD Capture - Synchronize up on hierarchical part deletes new ports
Hello all,I'm working on a schematic that has a lot of hierarchical blocks. I've never messed with hierarchical blocks before in Capture so I might be missing something obvious. I need to update one...
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cannot see ( ok, cance, apply) on quick place window.
I am using Orcad pcb professional 16.6 as well as 17.2. when i go to quickplace in 16.6, i am able to see the full window. But when i go to quickplace in 17.2, i am not able to see the "ok", " cancel",...
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Capture - Copy and past does not generate new refdes
Hello everyone,I'm working on a schematic and I would like to copy one page of parts and paste it on another. When I do this some parts aren't assigned a new refdes. Instead I get something like...
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Using Split Parts - Allegro Design Entry HDL 16.6
I'm familiar with OrCAD Capture 15.7 from a previous job, where creating heterogeneous parts was simple, and placing them on a schematic was no issue. Now, at a new employer, Design Entry HDL is used....
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What's the problem of my custom PCB design using a CC1310 radio?
I have designed a custom PCB using a CC1310 radio, based on the reference design for the CC1310 LaunchPad(datasheet).The uC is programming, and running code, when I attempt to send data through the...
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Help on a simple component symbol definition in PCB Librarian Part Developer
Hello everybody,I am trying to define a new part in Part Developer within Allegro PCB Librarian XL and I have two questions. I really appreciate any help and guidance you could provide!QUESTION #1:I'm...
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DSNLck lock files not working after several hours
When a user opens a DSN file in Orcad 16.6 (with 101 hotfix), a DSNLCK file is created so that anyone else trying to open the same file gets a warning and can only do read-only mode. There is an issue...
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Purpose of "Plan" class
I've searched through the documentation for PCB editor but can't find any information on the "Plan" class. Can anyone point me to the documentation or provide a description of this class? My intuition...
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Transferring user defined property values between Capture and Allegro PCB Editor
If I would like to transfer, say, the component value between Capture and Allegro this is no problem, on the package .dra file I just add a text "*" using the "Component Value" class to some reasonable...
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Orcad PCB design - Status bar shows "cancel?" in a yellow box for no reason
Hello,I'm using the Orcad PCB design software. i'm Currently doing the E-training course to be able to use the software.I'm using the design given with the training manual. After doing a simple "Align...
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17.2 alias shortcuts not working
I'm trying to use the same alias shortcuts that I was using in 16.6 and a few aren't working. I had ~z (ctrl + z) assigned to "rotate", but now it seems to be stuck as "cancel". I'm sure of the env...
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E-learning course for Floor Planning
I am going through the E-learning course for Allegro PCB Editor. In the floor planning lab I am being asked to open this commandthe statement reads "Choose Outline-Room from the top menu."I cannot find...
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