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" Error: Could not connect to library database "
I am using Orcad 17.2. I am getting " Error: Could not connect to library database " when I try to search for a component by clicking on "Place' ->"Pspice Component" -> "Search"Thank you
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Best way to do blind/buried RF vias?
I have some RF nets routed on internal layers. The layer transitions typically involve a number of micro-vias (i.e. 1-2, 2-3, etc.) and sometimes buried vias. In either case, I often need to clear...
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Place parts popup doesn't display
When I choose Place -> Components Manually, the popup window that used to show all the parts in the netlist no longer pops up. The only way I can add parts is to drag them from the schematic.How do...
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HDL Entry - Create Package vs Symbol
Hi,Please help me on the creation of symbols by HDL entry.I need to create ONE Symbol associate to ONE Package.Because in the current design, when generate the Symbols (new symbols). HDL is automatic...
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The value of the $SPLIT_INST_NAME or LOCATION property on instance XXX is not...
Good afternoon,while using Allegro Design Entry HDL 17.2 I got the warning shown in the title.I place a component (LTC6903) and, as far as I can tell, this should not be a split component. However I...
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Interval of components
Hello everyone! Oftenly use the .txt netlist file to import netlist into the board project.Question: is there any way to discribe an interval of components in a short form? For instance, I have a row...
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SDA or System Capture and Simulation
We have now Allegro 17.2 installed, i tried SDA, which looks very promising, but I could not figure out if it already supports simulation, e.g. PSPICE. Anyone? It would be very nice to start...
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Unable to set an image to a hierarchical block
Hello there,I have been using the trial version of Orcad capture for several weeks and i was able to "Edit Part" of an hierarchical block in order to put an image there.Now i bougth the license for the...
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padstack multiple drill problem
Orcad16.6-2015 pastck desinger. I was trying to design a pad with multiple drill and got error/warning as below:Multiple drill hole array is not contained within all pad boundaries.Could someone help?
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Ratsnest Display does not work right if Slide Etch is enabled during a "Move...
A few pictures to explainSymbols with ratsnest on before a move operation "Looks OK"Next Slide Etch is enabled, R3 is selected and moved "Rats disappear on R3. This is the inverse of Rats on. If rats...
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New File...Open Dialog Box?
Hey guys...I searched the forum and came up empty. If this has been discussed and answered before, please, be gentle. I am running v17.2 S048 and have new dialog boxes. The one in particular that gives...
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ORCAD-PSPICE: Monte Carlo, Save bias point and load bias point options grayed...
When watching tutorials, i can see the users click on simulation profile and all the tick boxes are tickable. In my case, some of the tick boxes are grayed out. The image below shows the...
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Stack up Table Zone ordering
With out physical moving the text, is there any way to reorder the below zones starting zone 1 first?
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Highlight specific Via style
Many of our designs have multiple via styles including different sizes and different layer spans. I am working on a 14-layer design and need to find all the vias that span from L1-6. I have the layer...
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Coupling capacitance
Is there a way to extract the coupling capacitance between differential pairs in Allegro PCB Designer?
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Ignore component in the netlist
Hi everyone,,I trying to ignore a component in the netlist but I not have had successful. I want to have a component in the BOM but I wan't it in the netlist ( for import in allegro).I tried the...
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Setting Layout constraints in ORCAD Capture schematic
Hi,Can any one tell me how to navigate through ORCAD capture CIS to set PCB layout constraints which help me saving time...is it possible to set constraints like grouping/class-class spacing,pinpair...
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Match Group..... Option in Relative Propagation Delay is disabled
Tried to create a Match group of several differential pairs in Allegro Professional 17.2. The option is however disabled/greyed out for diferential pairs. Tried the same with single ended signals and...
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Can't create module in allegro 17.2
Dears,I finished a small design now and need to create a panel with 10 boards of this same design in one PCB.I searched for a solution here and it seams that I have to create a module then place it in...
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