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Placing from Capture To Editor
I have noticed that when placing a symbol in Editor from Capture, when the part is selected in Capture it is placed on my cursor in Editor, but zoomed in to the point I can't see where I'm going with...
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How to stop multiple schematic sheets opening
How do I stop all the schematic sheets opening, when I open a schematic file.This is in orcad 16.3
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Orcad 16.3 Separate owner for each schematic sheet
Is it possible to have a separate owner for each schematic sheet. So that only one person is able to edit/make changes.This question is related to multiple engineers working on a schematic?How do...
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Reg: OFFSET GRID MOVEMENT OF PARTS IN ALLEGRO16.6
Hi,In Allegro 16.6 while moving components its not jumping between grids giving smooth movement regardless of grid then after placing quicklyaligning to near by grid . Is there any setting I need to do...
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How to change the component for Top to Bottom?
Hi. How a can i change the component fro top side to botttom side.What is is the option to change.
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Library conversion using 16.6
I just updated to 16.6 yesterday. (latest ISR also)Today I went to convert some of my old Layout parts using the exact same process I have used before. I now get errors. I can see the parts in 16.6 but...
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Cross section tool and impedance calculations
I ran into something the other day and have been working with tech support on, but thought I might get some answers here.Four layer board, two inner layers set to planes (and shield) FR4 material.In...
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Copper shape not connecting to pads
I want to connect two components using a copper shape. The respective component pins are the same net and reside on the top etch.I create my shape on the top etch overlapping the two pins and assign it...
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How can i change the Top Component to Bottom Side In (Allegro PCB Editor)?
Hi.. I was using the Allegro PCB Editor(OrCAD 16.0). In that all components are in same side.So only i had asked that doubt to change the component top to bottom. This Option is been not enabled...
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Gerber creation
Hi All,I have a problem of gerber creation. The details are,1. Assume I have XYZ design file for which I need to create gerber. But it's not happening.2. But for any other design file I can create...
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How to add the icon to toolbar in allegro16.3?
Hi all, the toolbar have no "highlight" icon, how to add it ? allegro16.3Thanks!
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Creating Titleblocks in Design Entry CIS
Hello everybody! can somebody tell me how to create my custom titleblock in Design Entry CIS?Thanks. Regards,Hector.
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Changing grid size
I am trying to place two differential signal lines close together, 8 mils between them. But due to the spacings between the grid points I cant measure the distance between the two traces accurately...
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High(er) current and thermal reliefs - design philosophy
Hypothetical question, but somewhat relative to a project I'm working on:Suppose you have a design where a trace needs to carry 25 amps DC at 24 volts. This trace interfaces two components. One, a high...
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offset lines
I came across a tool within Allegro a while ago that illustrated the use of a command that allowed a user to draw a series of contiguous lines (not Clines) with a uniform spacing. I can't seem to find...
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Major settings in Allegro PCB editor?
Hi.. In Allegro PCB Editor (OrCAD 16.0), when i was clicking an component or any routed via means, I have to scroll middle mouse button on window to view that component or routed via.In same...
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Reference designator changing
Hi,i am using cadence 16.3. in this software side i face one problem.i converted my schematic in pdf using cute pdf . after conversios reference designators changing automatically (pdf side )but...
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Importing Image/Logo To Existing Design OrCAD PCB Designer 16.5
I've seen this question asked a few times before, but I still need some help. Basically, I want to put my company's logo on my PCBs. Sometimes, I want the logo to be on one of the silkscreen layers,...
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How to load skill files in Allegro Free Physical Viewer 16.5
I installed the Allegro Free Physical Viewer 16.3 and 16.5, the 16.3 version is installed with all cadence software, the skill files can be worked, but it need check out license. So I installed the...
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Changing the grid size in Allegro PCB Editor
Hi, All of our projects are been put in (mm) dimensions only.In PCB Editor me had kept the grid size as 2.54(mm) initially. Then after some referred on line books i divide the value by 2...
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