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Update symbol with added pad
Hello, I'm working with Orcad Professional 17.2.I've a pcb 100% routed. I've to add a hole into a symbol.I edited symbol in library and generated .psm file.If I try to update (with "Update symbol...
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facing sync issue while generating the netlist
I am using Allegro design entry HDL 17.2. i updated in Schematic only a specific component without any changes in the existing board(.cpm file) .while generating a netlist i am facing Synchronization...
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Custom report generation
I am trying to create a custom report in Orcad PCB Editor that outputs the internal Part Number we have assigned.My schematic symbol has defined a property of "User Part Number". That creates Attached...
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Encryption of Capture tcl script
Hello,I need to encrypt a sensitive Capture tcl script. Page 106 of the Capture tcl/tk Application Note mentions the ''orcad::encrypt" command, however when I try to run from the Capture Command Window...
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Linking OrCAD CIS to MySQL -> Only 1 component per Table Shown?
Here's my setup:Ubuntu server 16.04 running mySQL database (outside network)I imported the example BenchAccess database to get started -- I'll eventually add my own components, but thats irrelevant for...
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Design entry HDL schematic symbol to CIS schematics symbol conversion.
What is the best way to achieve this other than manual entry?Thanks,Luis
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Covert a circle into a dxf file to a plated hole
I imported a dxf file into PCB designer to serve as the board outline. However; I cannot figure out how to convert the circles into plated holes. What is the easiest method to do this?
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Allegro 17.2 Slot tolerance numbers
Hi All:How do I get slot tolerance numbers from padstack into drill legend.Currently only X tolerance shows up not the Y toleranceAlso, slot tolerance does not show up in drill customization...
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cadence allegro 16.6 Software is hanged due to shape modification ?
Hi everyone,i am working on cadence allegro 16.6. in my design i am updating shape,but software is hanged due to shape updates.i could not solve this issue. i could not understand it is happening only...
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Importing Mentor Graphics DxDesigner Schematics into OrCAD (v17.2)
Folks,A client of mine exported their MG DxDesigner schematic to me in an EDIF format (actually *.edn), it seems to import when I import from the OrCAD main menu, but there is no schematic generated...
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Set property on FlatNet, using selected Wire in TCL
I am writing a TCL script for Capture, and part of the functionality, is that I must be able to set a property on the FlatNet of a Wire selected by the user. I thought that simply setting the property...
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Cleaning up excessive RATS
I'm using Orcad Layout 16.2. Most of my boards are not overly complicated and I try to limit them to two layers.I've started a new iteration of a board I've been working on for awhile. I always fill in...
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Unable to open 'netout.rpt' file
Hi everybody,I have a problem. After I import my netlist from OrCAD tool to Allegro tool and it's OK, not DRC ERROR but I can not open (.rpt) file when I choose File => Export => Netlist...
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Some of the mapped step files are not visible on 3D Viewer
Hello,I Am using 17.2 .When i map some step files, few of the mapped components are getting shown on the 3d viewer canvas but some are not getting displayed.For example FMC connector ASP 134486-01 is...
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Cadence HDL project manager issue
HDL Software version :Cadence 17.2Windows 10 professionThe manual bar in project cpm is not smart enough. When the "file" or "tool" bar was selected, it took long time to response the action. As shown...
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Dynamic thermal pin properties in V17.2 S031
I am not able to modify the DYN__THERMAL_CON_TYPE on pins but I either get no field to fill inor I get a field with no drop down to select the type required:Is this normal in V17.2 ?
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Notch and Slide options in Edit Shape Operation
Hi,I am using OrCAD PCB Designer Professional 17.2 with hotfix(050). If I want to edit the board outline using Shape Select to add a notch, there is no option available to do that. In the previous...
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PCB PDF Generation
Hello All, I want know when(in which hotfix) did pdf export in PCB was made a paid version again. and when can we expect pdf export because its very necessary featurejishu
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How to set the Project manager and does the PCB viewer use a PCB Studio licence?
How to set the Project manager to only allow the PCB viewer for Electronic Engineers to open from the Project manager. And does the PCB viewer use a PCB Studio licence?
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Cannot create Xnet,In the model assignment dialog the Auto setup button is...
When I wanted to create XNET, I found that the auto setup button of the model assignment dialog disappeared. Even if you manually assign a model, you can't create XNET in the constraint manager. I use...
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