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Changing multiple pin text names
Hi all, first time to post here. Is there a way in where I can easily change pin text names in one shot (bring up a list, change it from before to after) and then have Cadence add those pin text names...
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How to add symmetric ground reference via in PCB editor 17.4?
My intention is to add reference ground return via for PCIe3 signal. The following image is the one I have added and it is not symmetric. The other image is the reference board layout, it is how my...
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DRC report window disappeared
Hi, I'm using Orcad Capture 16.5. for some reason, while running DRC, I stopped seeing the report in the bottom of the screen, and instead, I have to go to the *.DRC* output file in some directory. how...
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If you need to dynamically assign nets to a connector or FPGA during routing...
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The right way to go with Place Replicate
What is the "right way" to go with Place Replicate? Is there a preferred workflow when using Place Replicate?I've only seen tutorials/videos on how to use them in the PCB Editor, but it seems more...
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Can not select/move multiple elements
Greetings,First time when selecting multiple elements in OrCAD Capture and trying moving them in PCB, works like expected. Problem occurs everytime after that, where instead of moving all selected...
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How to check maximum copy usage of license in history?
Hi All,Is there any way to check how many people use license by time or by day?I don't know how to find the log file for license usagethe LMTOOLS seems like supporting only simultaneous access at the...
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Castellated Holes 0.55mm pitch
Hi I want to design castellated holes on my very small PCB(13X10mm). There will be total 28 such holes with 14 on each side of PCB. The pitch between holes is 0.55mm. So, we are bound to have 0.25mm...
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See all parts/off-page connectors connected to the schematic net
Hi all,I work on cable schematics creating and have sometimes to connect 300+ pins between 2 connectors. We work with off-page connectors as pins in the connector and connector shell on schematics it...
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Allegro DE HDL Ports use
I have a number of 'open drain' output devices on different pages and need to use output ports for a multi-level schematic. But I keep getting complaints as there are multiple 'outport' s being used.Is...
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How to verify unwanted symbols modifications?
Good day,I work with OrCAD PCB Editor version 16.6. I want to verify the PCB design after someone else. I don't know how to find out if the symbols from the prescribed company library were used for all...
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Set different width for same trace
Hi,I want to connect Data pins of the IC to the data pins of the USB and want the width of that trace to be 15mils. But problem is IC and USB pins can connect only 10 mil trace width otherwise it...
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Part Sectioning in DE HDL and displaying
When creating/using dual or quad parts. Each new part has it's own section. IE, U2 section 1, U2 section2 etc.In the past, these are displayed in any other CAD software as U2a, U2b etc. so you can see...
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How to convert SIMPLIS model to Pspice model? is it available?
Hi Allas I know, Pspice library is available to convert to SIMPLIS modelthen Is it available to convert the SIMPLIS model to Pspice model? regard
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Trimming specific shape refer to other layer shape
Hi Allthere is 2 different layer shapes, the one shape is made by following the Cline of +12V net which is highlighted (red color), the other is large GND net (yellow)I want to cut the red shape refer...
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How to control "Same net spacing" constraint rule value of overlap rate?
Hi AllIf I actvate the same net spacing rule at the analysis mode, the same nets between Via and Shape keep the distance per overlap rate.as I know from the test, the via only applied the rule with...
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PSpice simulation error (ORCOMMN-2302)
I downloaded the SPICE file of GaN HEMT from the website of GANSYSTEM and generated the simulation file. The error as shown in the figure occurred while I using PSPICE simulation. I hope I can get...
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how to delete unused nclegend subclasses from copied board file?
Is it possible to delete unused nclegend subclasses from copied board file?
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IPC-2581 import - not seeing nets or components
I exported an IPC-2581B file. The nets and component boxes are checked. I imported the IPC-2581B file into a new board layout. What I see looks like Gerbers. I don't see any nets or component...
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Can't Open OrCad PCB Editor
I am unable to open OrCAD PCB Editor application at all. Each time I try to open, I get the following message.I've recovered the .SAV file to a .brd using DBDoctor, but that did not fix it. I've...
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