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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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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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No dialog box results after clicking Auto > Design Reuse In OrCAD Layout 16.0.0
Greetings, After creating a small layout for the purpose of experimenting with design reuse, then clicking Auto > Design Reuse from the main menu bar, nothing happens. I've tried this on one...
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Allegro PCB Editor
Hi All, Is there any solution to find Cline width escape that is greater than the component pad in allegro pcb editor.Thanks in advance.
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Configuring CIS with MS Access using ODBC mapped to Unix (UNC) Disks in...
I have an issue with Windows 10 and ODBC...It seems that Microsoft has disabled the possibility to map the ODBC driver configuration to an Access database residing on a UNC mapped disk.We have a...
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Placing a .JPG image into OrCAD Capture 17.2 - what restrictions?
I created a block diagram of my design in Microsoft Visio. This diagram is an 11" x 17" B-size page. I am trying to place a JPG image of that block diagram into a page of my schematic but there seems...
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2 Pads having the same Pin number
HelloI designed a foot print for a connector" The suggested footprint looks like the one below. This connecteur only have 2 positions, so this means 2 pads are electrically connected. on my layout on...
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Allegro16.2 components placing issue
I have board route in allegro 16.2.I have placed all components (NET connected).When i placed mechnical components system show data base corruption error.what is the...
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Custom Layer Views Changed from 16.6?
In 16.6 I had a bunch of custom views defined under scripts that I could jump through, bottom view, topview, inner1view, etc. The change to 17.2 broke all these scripts and it appears the menus have...
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Deciphering ALG ascii file for Altium footprint import
My question is one of deciphering the Allegro ALG ascii file used for board outputs. We are importing footprints into Altium which requires an ascii export from allegro using extracta. I'm able to do...
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ORCIS-6016 Data Source 'Name' not found in OrCAD17.2
HiI have linked my .mdb database to the configuration file. But when i try to place a database part into the schematics, i get that ORCIS-6016 error followed by ORCIS-6013 error.I havent changed any...
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How to link a spiral inductor to its symbol in schematic
Dear All,in my schematic I have an inductor. This inductor does not have a corresponding component for PCB because I want to realize it as a spiral printed on the PCB.I am wondering how can I create a...
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17.20 Importing .MAX into Allegro ?
Trying to convert an old .MAX-file...I have located "L2A.exe" in the folder \Cadence\SPB_17.2\tools\l2a\bin\l2a.exe (along with some other .DLL's and stuff).There is no menu option in the main Allegro...
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OrCAD 17.2 won't show up in Sart Window
HiI have Orcad 16.6 and 17.2 versions installed on my computer. Earlier it was showing both 16.6 and 17.2 in Start Window but now it is only 16.6 showing up and cant open the 17.2 release.I can see...
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Variant usage - Giving a part different P/N between to variants BOM'S
Hello,I'm working with a schematic as a basic one, and I managed to sync it to our database of parts. so far so good.But I would like in a different variant to change the value (or the P/N) of some of...
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Different propagation velocity on each layer
Hi,I need to constraint delays in terms of timing (nS) with routing across different materials in a multilayer pcb.I use materials with 1.43 10 e+008 m/S and 1.66 10 e+008 m/S.How can i define these...
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