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How to use tabs in the new Allegro GUI?
Dear All,the new GUI of Allegro gives the possibility to use tabs to open multiple layouts. How to use it?Also, how many licenses are used? one per layout?ThanksFrancesco
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STEP Question
We want to start using the 3D aspects of PCB Editor.I'm able to output a STEP model of the PCB, but there is no component height associated with the parts.I have watched a few on line videos that show...
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PCB Editor Immediately AutoSaving and Closing When Opening Design
I've got an installation of PCB Editor that will open a design, but then will immediately auto-save and close. Immediately after loading the design, it says Auto saving before quitting, please...
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Cadence Specctra (Allegro Router) 17.2 Issues in Windows 7 Pro (64 bit)
Folks,Been having this issue since I installed Cadence SPB 17.2 (now at ISR 37). All products work fine EXCEPT Allegro Router or Specctra as it was originally known. Once opened up, you cannot quit...
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generating Xnet from netlist or inside constraint manager
Hi to all,i need to create some Xnet inside my pcb but the 2 nets (or more) are divided Not from a capacitor or resistor but with an IC.so ask: is there is a possibility to generate these Xnets from a...
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Collision Detection with PCB in Allegro 3D Canvas
In Allegro 3D Canvas, is there anyway to include the PCB in the Collision Detection calculation? It seems like it detects collisions with symbols just fine like the components on the board and the...
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PDF Export--> Name duplicating
Hi,I am trying to export pdf in Allegro 17.2 its getting successfully exported however file name is duplicating as shown below. Could someone please help me to solve this...
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shapes void corner not in square in allegro 17.2
I'm facing the issues after draw the shapes around the square pads, the shapes to pad void come as arc corner, i'm looking square corner,its possible in allegro 17.2?in allegro 16.6 its comes with...
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Design Entry HDL - is it possible to create an attribute that links one...
Hi,I am trying to create a clickable PDF for a hierarchical schematic - I need to link the hierarchical block to a page/part on a page in order to improve the readability of the schematic.If this is...
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Placement Quickview not showing pads
Hello,I am a newbie to PCB editor.I have seen videos in which, when placing components manually, in the placement pane's "quickview window", you can see the outline of the part and the pads.I am only...
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Allegro Physical Viewer Crashed During Review
Hello,Allegro Physical Viewer has been crashed multiple times when I am moving my cursor to visibility tab. I have installed the latest version of the allegro physical viewer.
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I want to learn PCB design
I want to learn PCB design , is there anyone to give suggestions that how to start , and what need to learn about frist ?Best regardsThejigsaw
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removing inherited fixed properties on a symbol
When I select a symbol it also highlights certain clines segments and vias. Some how these are inherited to the connector. How did this happen and how do I remove it ?
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Add connect bubble mode creates DRC errors.
When I add connects in bubble mode , shove preferred, Shove vias full, and I add a via the software moves lots of clines and vias but generates drc errors and lots of runny looking clines. There was...
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Where is the paid-for Allegro-Physical Viewer Plus in 17.2?
In 16.6, there's Physical Viewer, the upgraded viewer that allows engineers to make notes on the board file but keeps them from going full "Martha Stewart" on other people's circuit blocks.Stacked...
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Upgrade the part properties in exiting design
Hi All.I am updating some properties of symbols in libraries.How to update these properties automatically in the existing design files . Is there any option in orcad to update the design files wrt to...
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Cadence Schematic Tool
Hi Everyone,Here I am requesting for the feature in Allegro Concept HDL (Schematic)We need an option in schematic tool itself to define major components and connector interfaces placement as an add on...
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sigxplorer stimulus setting question
Hi sir,I set driver stimulus type in In cedence 16.6 sigxplorer stimulation.I can set frequency,pattern, etc in custom type. But rise time or fall time seems to be fixed at 0.167ns.It is too large at...
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Pad Editor thermal pad and anti-pad: when are they applicable?
Hi all,I want to ask about thermal pads and anti-pads and when they apply to a Allegro. I know thew theory behind them, but i do not understand when and how they are used in allegro. Are they applied...
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configure the Symbol_MaxSymSize directive in the setup.cpm
I got an error when creating a symbol I thought I changed the sheet to F and I am not sure why it was too large, but should be able to work thorugh that, I was looking at the sybol_maxsymsize so I...
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