RE: Changing shape fill type
Select shape , right click ,parameters,under shape fill select the mode solid/ Xhatch.
View ArticleConstraints Manager DIFF pair length match between p/n
Dear all,I am using Allegro 16.5.I need to match the etch length between P & N of diff pair in the pcb editor.Regarding this i want to set the value in constrsint manager.The match...
View ArticleSignal integrity verification at 10GHz
Hello,Is Allegro PCB SI (or some other tool from 16.5) capable to check signal integrity of a complex board at 10GHz ?Or one should export the board file to HyperLynx and check SI with the last one...
View ArticleChanging shape type
Hi, I am using 16.3 version. Is there any way to change the shape fill like older version (ex allegro15.5) Thanks,Selva
View Article3D View shows no components with latest HOTFIX?!?
Hi,I have just updated to the latest HOTFIX. Now I don't see the components in the 3D View anymore. (In 2D-view, the Place_Bound_Top/Bottom are visible, the have all assigned maximum heights to...
View ArticleAllegro PCB Legacy 16.5
When I open a brd file from Expert with Legacy how can I keep the drcs from being so massive when all I need to do is review the board.I do not want to go thru the trouble each time try to clear...
View Articleplot option in allegro 16.3
Hi All,Is there any possibility to plot the gerberfiles as pdf simultaneously in allegro pcb editor 16.3.i can plot only one gerber output as pdf at a time .For the next gerber output i need to plot...
View ArticlePermanently remove all components from a .brd?
Hello, I have recieved a file in which we would like to remove all components from the .brd with the exception of two connectors. Typically I have imported a blank shematic into the .brd and it...
View Articlechanging footprint on PCB editor
Hi everybody,I translated a .max file from layout. Later i wanted to change one of the component's footprint but i couldn't... I do not have schematics of circuit. How can i change the footprint from...
View ArticleOrCad Layout Error Code Listing
Does anyone know where I can find the OrCad Layout error code listing?It used to be on Sourcelink but has been removed.
View ArticlePCB template file
I cannot see my board outline template file when I load it into layout. I created it from a dxf file. What am I doing wrong?
View Articlesomebody have specctra DO file examples/tips to share?
Folks,i need to understand more about how i create a Specctra DO file.What is the language may i use? syntax...? I nedd to rout high speed PCBS with controled Z, diff pairs, track length tuning and...
View ArticleCreating Design Entry Parts
Hi @all!Last time i asked about a script for creating a large footprint (2992 pins) - and the excel sheet worked well. Ok, i had to re-write parts of it to fit it to my needs, but it was a nice thing...
View ArticleImporting DXF files
Greetings,I've done this a million times but in version 16.5 S025, it doesn't seem to cooperate. I'm bring in a file created from SolidWorks and I can import to a file but everything seems to be dead....
View ArticleDifferential pairs versus Void_Same_Net
Hi guys, can you help me with the following problem? I tried to set Void_Same_Net property for the cline, which is a differential pair. But in the command line, I see warning message:W-...
View ArticleCreate an assembly drawing - revised to create fab notes 11-9-11
Hello everyone, I am attempting to learn how to create assembly drawings from within pcb editor. I have searched the forums here and looked through the cadence software documents; however, I cannot...
View ArticleHow can I search specific trace line width using the find option?
I'm new to allegro tool. I want to change the line width of a certain line, instead of slecting the Clines and change it. Is there a way that you can select that particular line width on the entire...
View ArticleConversion
Hi,i face one problem conversion.my project orcad 9.1. i am converted this project cadence allegro16.3.after conversion my project one ic is hide. that ic there manual placement place. i tryedso many...
View ArticleSignal integrity verification at 10GHz
Hello,Is Allegro PCB SI (or some other tool from 16.5) capable to check signal integrity of a complex board at 10GHz ?Or one should export the board file to HyperLynx and check SI with the last one...
View ArticleImport PCB from Altium
HelloIs there some mean to transfer a PCB design from Altium Designer to Allegro PCB SI. Altium has plenty export options (unfortunately without Allegro), but Allegro SI very few. At first glance it...
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