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Error during PCB layer color setting in Orcad PCB standard
I am trying to set the color using Setup -> Colors command but end up with the below error. Any help to resolve this?
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OrCAD Collaboration with Solidworks.
I saw the video for ECAD-MCAD Integration with SOLIDWORKS. I tried to use Cadence_Demo.brd as an example to make the setup but failed. Is there a guide to make the setup to verify the board dimensions...
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Fillet and Tapered ... AKA Teardrops
Hi All,Is there any online documentation or can anyone here help me identify what these menu options do?
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Library Builder 17.2 import a pad created in the pad editor
I need to replace a rectangular pad created in LB with a chamfered rectangular pad created in the pad editor to indicate pin 1.Is there a way to do this? Or is there a way to do this directly in LB?
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How to route 134-VFBGA 0.6mm 10x11.5mm LPDDR2 Package?
Specifically, Micron MT42L64M32D2HE-18 IT:D, but seems to apply to most any other LPDDR2 part. They come in bigger, easier PoP packages, but we've been urged away from that package.I am struggling at...
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dynamic shape and spacing
i have a difficult time with figuring out how to mange this spacing issue.I would like to place a dynamic shape between two clines with a 15um gap.i set the spacing as 5um and the minimum apeture of...
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17.4 tool_PC speed and tool crash
Any of you have experienced the PC becoming slow after installing 17.4 and the tool capture/pcb crashing frequently. One of my colleague is having this issue. Any quick remedies?
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BGA Local Fiducials
Hi I was wondering at what point does it become necessary to add local fiducials to the BGA packages. Would a 0.8mm pitch package be placed correctly by machine if i do not use local fiducials or what...
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Recent Files list stays empty
Hello.What can i do to activate the Recent Files list?RegardsUrs
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Export CIS .dbc file in binary format?
I am trying to import our CIS library into Altium. Their import wizard requires the .dbc file to be in binary format. Ours is XML.How do I export a .DBC file in binary format? There's no option when...
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Enabling High-Speed Option settings?
I'm working on a layout concurrently with a remote designer - both using high-speed/miniaturization licenses. I keep seeing prop delay DRC's in the section he's working in, but he says there are none...
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Hotfix SPB17.20.062 - Text file listing changes?
I installed the latest hotfix 17.20.062 and cannot find the text file listing changes.The "what's new" within Allegro does not show the latest hotfix.Can anyone point me to the text file?
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Oblong Pads Placed on Bottom( using Allegro 17.2) show short circuit on the...
Hi, I have no idea how this happens. Oblong pads placed on the bottom side do not show any errors on Allegro, but while using the PowerDC tool for the DC analysis, the tool shows the short circuit on...
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Change Orcad Capture Symbol Font for Pin Name and Pin Number
I would like to increase the font size on all of the pin numbers and pin names in all my schematic symbols in a particular library. Does anyone know how to do this?Thanks....
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Allegro 17.2 hotfix 062- "Form not found"
Hi Guys,Since the last hotfix 062 and also in my 17.4 install, my shortcut to load my filmview doesn't work anymore I get the message "Form not found" in the command window...If I click on the view and...
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Change NC Drill Defaults
Is there a way to change the default NC Parameters? Specifically, I'd like to have the "Enhanced Excellion Format" and "Auto tool select" enabled by default, rather than having to choose them every...
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Is there any way to change the system generated net name in orcad automatically
Hi,I'm new to the orcad i saw when i draw a wire between two pins it automatically assigns the net name like NXXXXXXX. But i want the net name <Part1 refdes and pin number>_<Part2 refdes and...
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172. 062 hotfix - using wildcard in library search not working
While in footprint edit mode, I cannot search for footprints using wildcards such as cap*.dra, *0402*.dra, etc.It does not work in edit board mode either.I'm running Windows 10 pro.Wildcards still work...
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Where is the Package Properties Spreadsheet
Hello , I am very new to using Capture for anything but basic college simulations 20 years ago, using the Analog and Capsym libraries.My employer recently decided to try Orcad Capture for a year to see...
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autosave question
helloi set the autosave file version (ads_autosaverevs) as 100 but i get only 9 file versions as shown below.is there any way to get more version?
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