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Capture CIS Lite 17.2 issue: "ERROR(ORCIS-6016)" on save
Today, I installed Orcad Lite 17.2 on my Windows 10 notebook for the first time.When I launch OrCAD Capture CIS - Lite (version 17.2-2016) and create a new project, I can not save it (although it's...
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Title jumps in schematic titleblock when opened on another computer
Hi, When using OrCAD Capture, the title is aligned in the titleblock using the <Title> property. Our .DSN and .opj are shared and controlled using version control software. When another user...
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capture to pdf_tool crashes
In one user PC with OrCAD 17.2 (having latest ISR28) when he chooses File-Export PDF, the tool crashes(before opening PDF Export window) with message as "the application has quit unexpectedly" . Tried...
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'Available Part Properties' in part manager, and sorting by hierarchical...
Hi, I am wondering how to get a property into the 'available part properties' list when using Part Managers 'configure part properties display'. My end goal is to sort all the common parts by Page...
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Finding symbol and footprint library
I have just completed the E-learning course and now getting started on a new design.Can someone point me to where the starter library should be on my C:\drive.I would have selected the default location...
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better Free Allegro Viewer - Orcad Lite
Since Engineers need a way to view allegro board files. And the Orcad Lite has more functionality , why not use that.my blog at robspcb.com/blog/Pcb Designers and Engineers need to be able to view the...
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Reliable 1206 and 0603 footprints
Hello, I am trying to design a board with 1206 capacitors and 0603 resistors (SMD types both, of course).From <path>\SPB_17.2\share\pcb\pcb_lib\symbols I have tried to use as a basis the...
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Error importing Altium Project
Hello,I am trying to import an Altium project in orCAD Capture 17.2 with the "Altium schematic translator" but when I press the "Translate" button Capture crashes...I don't have Altium.What can I do...
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Constraints Manager : load default values
Hi,I am using SPB 17.2 and in constraints manager we have defined some custom properties, i would like to know if there is a way to set default values of some properties based on some logic.Say for...
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Apply thermal relief in PCB Editor on single pin
Hello,Is there an easy way to assign a thermal relief to a single pin (not an entire net) in PCB Editor? I know you can edit the thermal reliefs globally and per dynamic shape (net) but I cannot find a...
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Read Only library problem with OrCAD 17.2.029
Hi all,I have a weird problem with Orcad 17.2 that i just installed (with latest hotfix). When i open an old design that i had made with OrCAD 16.6, it says that my library file is used by another user...
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How can I create a "complex" pad geometry with multiple pin numbering
Hi at all,I try to create a new package for MP2229 (MPS).I tried to create a shape and used this shape in Pad Designer. Problem what I see: This pad has the numbers 1, 12, 13 and 14.Is there a got...
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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 paste 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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