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Shape to Thu Via Spacing
I observe the following error message:DRC error "Shape to Thu Via Spacing" Layer 2Constraint value 0.127mm Actual value: 0mmIs this a problem with the via or the shape? Suggestions how to fix in...
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Void in Place Bound Layer
I'm trying to create a void in the Place Bound layer so that I can create a 3D representation of a hole through a mounting plate, but Allegro is telling me I can't add voids in that layer. Does anyone...
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constraints: MIN_METAL_SPACING and MECH_PIN_TO_CONDUCTOR_SPACING
I'm having trouble locating these constraints. I want to change the hole to everything spacing to 30 mil. I did it in constraint manager but when I update the dynamic planes the spacing is still 8 mil....
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Operation of Allegro without a current licence
Hi All,Are Cadence Allegro licenses only valid for a year or is there some for of license that would continue beyond the license period without updates or support?I was wondering if it was possible to...
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CIS+MariaDB+recent hotfixes=problem (and solution!)
I run Capture CIS on Win7, querying a MariaDB (MySQL clone) on linux. Recently, I upgraded the ODBC used to query the database to the most recent version (3.0 MariaDB connector), to upgrade the SSL...
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Cadence Sigrity PowerDC: Does it provide circuit heat dissipation estimates?
Hi Folks,I'm new in here and an ME with a long career in electronic packaging. So I've worked with lots of EEs and ECAD Designers in my career. But one thing I've found that hasn't seemed to change...
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Error trying to link the CIS Part manager with a database Microsoft access...
Hi I have an error trying to import my company's Access table to OrCAD CIS: Error is (ORCIS-6238) Part # property type not configured correctly in table capacitors. I am very confused by this error,...
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Cross Section editor in 17.2 'locked'
Hey guys...any help would be appreciated. I am sure like with most things, the answer is super simple and staring me right in the face, but I certainly can't see it this morning. I am working on a...
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Display net alias on placing cursor over net
I m using ORCAD capture CIS v17.2 . I am not able to view the net alias by placing the cursor over it. When I select the net, the net name is displayed below. I was able to this in my previous...
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Capture-Allegro filter
Hi, I'm drawing a schematic. I would like to add some property/constraint about some nets, for example, minimal/max width tracks or spacing.I have read on cadence Help that in Property editor window i...
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Importing PADS footprint into Allegro 17.2
I am using Allegro 17.2 and I need to import some PADS footprints.The footprints are given as four files, *.ld9, *.ln9, *.pd9, and *.pt9, how do I get Allegro to translate those files into a *.dra...
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Allegro Context Menu Disabled(grayed out) after update to QIR5
In Allegro PCB Designer, when I right click on canvas, all entries in context menu are show gray. They are all accessible and enabled but the text color are light gray and displayed as they are...
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Placing large amount of parts
Dear engineersI have trouble with mass placing more than 10,000 parts since this operation takes too much memory.(File size is 1.06 GB)Even though I could placing them all, because of huge amount of...
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via connection quandary
I made a four layer board. I also made a shape in layer 2 that I defined as ground (0V) I need to perforate the “ground” plane with vias to connect layer 1 to layers 3 and 4 without making contact with...
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Import DXF in Orcad Capture CiS
Hi all, I didn't find posts about this argument. I have to drawing some library about mechanical parts in capture Cis. I have files DXF about mechanical part. Is possible to import file DXF while i'm...
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Jumper & Single Side PCB's
Dear AllI m an newbie to Orcad PCB Designing Suite & Application, I hope I m not repeating the stuff again, Earlier I worked on PCB's and PCB Designing through Ares, Due to user friendly nature it...
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Move ports in symbol created for module
This is something that has bugged me for a while and I have not yet found a solution:we often re-use schematics in the form of modules. Typically, we create the module following a procedure similar to...
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Can't generate netlist in orcad capture CIS
Hi everyoneI'm looking for a format/standard/help document that how to form a netlist fie can be imported to orcad pcb editor for a developing programI wanted to get a sample from my circuit, but when...
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COMPONENT FLEXIBILTY IN PART EDITOR OF ORCAD CAPTURE
HIII Guys...I hv a small query regarding orcad capture symbol editor..As i create any SYMBOL the pins are not moving smoothly though i uncheck the SNAP TO GRID option in the settings..I disbale the...
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PADS Translator of PCB and Library loose all the swappability info
I have done some test and seems that Pad Translator loose any swappability info of the components.It generate always 1 gate containing all the pins.Also all the pins are NOT swappable.the sama appens...
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