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OrCAD 17.2 Legacy UI - how to change back
HiI'm new to OrCAD and when I was messing around I decided to click the change to legacy UI (requires restart) and it worked but now I can't find where anything is so how do I change it back from the...
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copper export to CREO
Is there a way to export copper, solder mask and other features from Allegro that will import smoothly into CREO (Pro-E)? EMD, IDF, IDX see to be only 3D data. A STEP file seems to have all of the info...
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Shape Snap to grid when shape is off grid, How to ?
Hi guys.In the picture below I have a shape. The shape was drawn on a 100 mil grid. I changed the grid to 50 mils. What I am trying to do is select the shape and then pick the bottom right hand corner...
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Project Management Software
The company I work for does not create many designs. We do however have two seats of OrCad capture and PCB designer. Currently, designs are stashed on the network in some folder. If the PCB guy dies...
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Allegro PCB, export DXF, how to make ground voids convey?
Exporting layer 1 copper to DXF, I have several ground voids (it is an RF design) but they show up filled with copper in DXF.
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Unable to create Ground or +5V plane in Allegro 16.2
I am creating PCB in Allegro PCB designer 16.2.. While putting ground or +5V plane, it is getting shorted.. Clearances mentioned in CM are not getting considered. Further, I am not getting "shape...
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IR DROP VS RESISTANCE result difference
Hi Group,Could anyone help me out to solve the mystery that why IR DROP result is change by simulating path resistance and multiply it by current.
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Adding Notes to a Padstack
I'm trying to find out how to add a note to a Padstack so it is displayed in the Notes column of the Drill Table in the Manufacturing Drawing. We are using Cadence Allegro 16.6I have a Via which needs...
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Dynamically Update PCB Outline Based on Component Placement?
I want to use an RJ45 connector which requires a board cutout like this one Molex 1116503-2. It requires a board cutout like this:I am playing around with some preliminary planning of component...
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PCB Editor: now to get the physical length of a bondwire?
Hi! How can I obtain the actual physical length of a bondwire in Allegro PCB Editor? The ruler tool just gives me the 2D distance between its extreme points :\Thanks and regards, Jorge.
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Migrate SDA project to EDM Environment
Hello, Please help to migrate SDA design to EDM environment.
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License Not working in user profile
Hi,I am using orcad PCB 17.2 version, my system is the client PC and i access the server over the network for the license. When is login as administrator in my PC the tool works fine.But when i login...
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How to retain the same impedance for a cline in both surface and inner layers
I am doing a impedance based routing, where i have set the impedance for a Cline to be 60 ohm. Once the routing is started the it routes with the line width based on the impedance given specified. If I...
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micro-via to buried via spacing
I'm having trouble getting Allegro to report a DRC for a micro-via (L1-L2) stacked over a buried via (L2-LX). It will report as a DRC until the center of the micro-via crosses the outer pads edge of...
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Getting alt_symbols into existing design
We have a layout that is complete, but the footprints need to be changed to the alt_symbols called out in Orcad. Importing the netlist as usual leaves the existing footprints as they are. How can we...
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Failure to output STEP file
Orcad PCB Editor v17.2-2016. Fails to output STEP file with errorE- (SPMHGE-268: step out had errors, use Viewlog to review the log file.E- A problem occurred, check the logfile using ViewlogThere are...
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Creating a output of every DRC used on a design in Allegro 16.6.
We have an eDfM who wants an excel spreadsheet filled out for every Design Rule and compliance with these rules. This creates hundreds of thousands of rules to check on a 12 layer design!Is it possible...
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Concept HDL - Console Command to highlight components with a specific...
I'm trying to write a console command script in Concept HDL 17.2. The idea is that I want to paint all components that have a specific value in a certain property one color, and paint all other...
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Separate legend for plated and non-plated drills
Is this possible? If so, how do I go about doing it? I thought there was an option in a previous revision to separate the drills. Thanks
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Shape symbol in Padstack Editor automatically offsets
Greetings,I am trying to make a 'c' shaped pad, per the manufacturer's recommendation. (https://www.fairchildsemi.com/datasheets/LL/LL4148.pdf)For some reason, even when I put the origin of the custom...
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