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Waiving pastemask DFF constraint for test points.
I'm using Orcad PCB designer pro 17.4 2019 S010. I have DFF checks enabled, and find them useful, but would like to waive Paste Mask Missing for all my surface mount test points.Is there a way to do...
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after CISAddSearchQuery -> CISExecuteQuery, then how to clear added conditions?
HI! All,I'm a starter and want to use Capture TCL/TK for execute cis query .at the first timeI added some condition to CISAddSearchQuery , then execute CISExecuteQuery & CISExplorerSelectOption by...
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Default color scheme / grid settings for new footprints (.dra)
I am a new user and would like to know if there is an option to set a default grid and default color settings. I am currently tasked with adding lots of footprints and the first thing to do is usually...
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Adding CIS parts to a schematic using the command line
I was wondering if there was some easy way of adding parts from CIS via the command line. I'm thinking about something like: addpart PartNumber which would put the part to my mouse cursor.I enabled the...
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CIS - Multiple symbols per library or single symbol per library
I admit, I do have an Altium background but I'm trying to figure out how CIS exactly works. I figured that it is very similar to Altium's DbLib feature, in fact, they seems pretty much the same. I'd...
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Capture Edit object properties: change multiple parts of same type at same time
Hello,I use OrCAD capture CIS 17.2-2016. I have capacitors and resistors where I need to change the manufacturer part number. Suppose I have a 1nF of a part number that appears 20 times. Is there a...
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Place replicate update selects unwanted items
I make a lot of designs with identical circuits. I use the Place Replicate function for that. But the replicate modules need updates sometimes. When I do this, Orcad automatically selects a lot of...
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Schematic netlist
I'm in process of checking OrCAd schematic with netlist created from OrCAd capture itself!Does it necessary?Do schematic nets and netlist differ?Any better way to check schematic netlist?Thanks ,AD
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Set layer color with RGB than index using skill
Hello everyone,is there a way to set new added layer color by using RGB than index? as every user might define the index color differently.Eugene
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Routing Differential pairs
I could use a tutorial, or some pointers on routing differential pairs for ethernet using Allegro PCB Designer 17.2What I have done so far:Logic -> Assign Differential Pair -> Auto Generate......
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17.4 compatibility warning
Does anyone know if there is a way to turn off the warning screen that pops up every time i open a board in 17.4? I have compatibility mode for 17.2 turned on and I have to close this window every...
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Cant generate BOM in excel.
Hello,When I am trying to generate BOM in excel, I am getting following error. Anyone knows why I am getting this ?Thanks in advance.
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CLASS IO - what is practical use
Hello,What is actually practical use of CLASS IO components? ThanksKrissn
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How to convert to Design_Outline(latest ver.) from Outline (16.x ver.) on SPB...
Hi all.I imported one of brd file which created by SPB16.x ver. at SPB17.4 but I had issue to converting Outline to Design_Outline at Board_Geometry classas I know, I normally used the 'Change to...
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How to create a spectrum login account?
Making a record on the Spectrum stage is very straightforward. Simply adhere to the record creation guidelines given beneath and you are good to go to go:Go to Spectrum Email Login» from your internet...
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How to view only test points?
Hello,I'm auditing a .brd file for testability created in Allegro PCB Designer 17.2. Is there a way I can view only the test points? The reference designators all start with TP.Steve
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Dangling vias report
I have no DRC's but dangling vias report shows all vias dangling....? Wy is this?
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How to create the NC Outline for panelization at SPB17.4?
I tried to use the panelization fucntion with refer to youtube video at SPB17.4 ver. (my Hotfix 011)but I don't know how to create the white outline below (NC route path)which class/subclass that line...
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Symphony tools issue
Hello,My company have some custom tools in the menu in PCB Editor 17.2 but when we use Symphony option, our custom tools disappeared from the menu.I don't know what I'm suppose to do.Thank's
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Linking a part from library to CIS database
I'm trying to create a new database at Orcad CIS for components I've already created, which are located in different olb files (i.e - capacitors.olb, diodes.olb etc).The database tables of each part...
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