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Move traces with part
Let's say I want to move a resistor that is already routed by 0.015" to the right. I select placement edit and move the part, but the traces do not stay connected. What option do I need to select to...
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How to bring a dxDesigner netlist into PCB Editor
Hi All,i have created a new board in PCB Editor (v 16.3) and cannot see how to load in my netlist (please note i have never done any PCB layout before), can somone please tell me how to do this? My...
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RE: How to bring a telesis netlist into PCB Editor
It is required to have devices files for each type of component in your design in order to load a 3rd Party netlist. Most schematic packages that can generate a Telesis netlist can also generate the...
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How to create glue dots in the SMD component placed bottom
Hi, allI have created a catalog of my shares in Orcad designer professional 16.5,I do not understand how to create a point of glue for res. 0805, SOIC 8 placed bottom.Filmmask top and bottom are...
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Preferred Method to Indicate Non-Populated Components
What is the preferred method for indicating components that aren't populated in OrCAD Capture 16.6? Do I just simply add text next to the schematic symbol that says "Do Not Populate", or is there...
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Soldermask-to-soldermask Clearance Check
Hey, any way or skill to check (DRC) the clearance between two soldermasks?... This is to spot overlapping soldermasks.Thanks!
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Text (RefDes)-to-Copper DRC
Hi Guys,Is there any DRC or skill to check the clearance between RefDes Text and any copper?...Thanks!
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Diamonds on routes
Hello - I am trying to instantiate a previously created module that I made from an older design. I noticed I have these "diamonds" on my routes when I attempt to route them. Could someone explain...
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acid traps and silkscreen check-166
hi, is thr any methods to "check" the acid trap on pcb and to know the "silkscreen over pads" using allegro pcb tool not looking into adding the fillets/gloss thnx
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import .STEP file in PCB editor 16.5?
hi,How to import .step file ( Connector Component ) in allegro PCB editor 16.5.Thank you,Raam
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Capture CIS ORCIS-6182 I am not sure what this means
When I do update part status I get the following message: ERROR(ORCIS-6182): Cannot find approved part number ECJ-1VB1H122K Linked To Schematic Part C129. I have checked the part and all the data has...
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Library Managment in Allegro V16.5 & Browsing Packaged Symbols.
I was wondering is there a way to segregate out Package Symbols in their own directory by function and have those package symbols show up in the placement menu "segregated out" instead of just a huge...
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How to Create Custom holes in PCB Board design
Hi, I have been developing a simple PCB board which contains a PIR sensor, an LDR and some other discrete components along with MSP430G2231. I have done outlines for my board according to its...
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oblong drill
Hi allI've a problem. I need to make an oblong drill for a special Footprint. The problem is, to make an oblong drill is not possible. Thanks for the help.
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Disappearing Holes
Has anyone had holes that disappeared from the NC drill files when outputting a file from Allegro 16.3?I have a board where I have placed a new component. The manufacturing drawing and drill tables...
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Convert to pspice
Hi, I want toconvertthetext hspice topspicevoltagesources, and I havea problemHspice source: Gint 0 60 POLY(2) 31 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 ‘F0*Cin/(k*Cdif)’ Normal 0 21 false false false PL X-NONE X-NONE /*...
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Back Annotate component position from PCB Editor to Orcad Capture
Hello,how can back annotate the position of the placed component from PCB Editor to Orcad Capture?In the old ORCAD LAYOUT with back annotation with the oldlayoutI could findallthe updated...
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Preferred Method to Indicate Non-Populated Components
What is the preferred method for indicating components that aren't populated in OrCAD Capture 16.6? Do I just simply add text next to the schematic symbol that says "Do Not Populate", or is there...
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Text (RefDes)-to-Copper DRC
Hi Guys,Is there any DRC or skill to check the clearance between RefDes Text and any copper?...Thanks!
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Delete views
After creatingviews withthe command "view -> colorviewsave"can no longerdelete them from the "panelvisibility" list?thanks
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