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3D Viewer - Rotating View
How do you rotate the view using the mouse in 3D viewer? I just watched a youtube video where the instructor was showing how to map a step file to a footprint and he was spinning the image all around....
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Create Customize Chart
Hi Guys,I am planning to create customize chart as shown with skill, anyone know any command/function i can use?Every cavity in panel, will have symbol call "origin", hence extract number of board,...
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where can I find the latest (SPB17.4) displaying graphical footprint pdf file
Hi AllI remember the pdf file which display the all of default footprints supported by Cadence at former version.I guess it had been updated a lot during upgrading SPB version to 17.4 (some footprint...
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orcad productivity toolbox vs allegro productivity toolbox (difference of...
Hi AllI tried to test the Productivity toolbox option, there are two same name option but only different thing is namewhat is major difference ?regard
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Allegro in Linux
HiI have an trouble about Allegro in Linux.I want to use an Allegro in Linux. So, I try to search a shell for Allegro.But I failed...Please let me know how to use an Allegro in Linux.Specifically, I...
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is it possible to generate ISCF format netlist from .brd file
I have only the pcb board file with me. Is it possible to generate ISCF format netlist from .brd file.If yes, please provide steps.I hope I can get someone‘s help, thanks.
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How to pin net property of via when disconnect the Cline
Hi AllAllegro PCB remove the net property when user disconnect the Cline with via as an defaultsee the example belowVia has the net property if it connect with clinebut if I disconnect the both side...
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prefprop.txt properties aren't working
Cadence 17.4My ini location (according to the session log)INI File Location:C:\Users\xxxxx\cdssetup\OrCAD_Capture/17.4.0/Capture.iniin the .ini...
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Load the SKILL file at out of the tool with Bash Shell(or C-Shell) on Linux OS
Hi Allsometime I need to use the Allegro pcb on Linux OS.but I want to write Bash Script to load SKILL file without opening tool.Is it available to parse the loading command to Allegro PCB with Bash...
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Fab drawing size issue
I am trying to create a fab drawing. I chose "ASIZEH" as a starting point. As you can see below, the drawing is too small and looks cluttered. If I try "BSIZE" it won't allow me to place it.Board size...
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How to correctly perform new annotation between revisions
HiI have inherited a schematic where Revision A has already been produced. The schematic is in less than ideal shape, e.g. RefDes control was only partly enabled. So some pages have correctly assigned...
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Method for identifying Dummy Nets in PCB Editor?
This question relates to OrCAD PCB Designer Pro 17.4 S016.I recently had to make several schematic changes to a very busy board. Is there a quick or simple method to identify all the unassigned, or...
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Changes to parts storage from 15.7 to 17.4
Dear Community,Under OrCAD CIS 15.7, the individual parts could be stored in a MS Access Database where a resistor symbol and footprint could be stored with different values for the same symbols and...
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ON/OFF Drill Layer
Hello everybody,is it any way to ON/OFF the Drill layers?E.g. like funckey 1 'settoggle lay lay_top lay_top_nil; $lay'1 is TOP2 is BOTTOM....5 is DRILL Layer (Vias only)Is the command like 'settoggle...
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Curved Text
So I got a round PCB. How do I make my text curved to align with the outline, ideas anyone?
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stepFacetFiles4map
What are the xml files in this directory used for? My step file seems to work with or without it.
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Issue with impedance matching of differential pair
Hi,I am designing a PCB and having issue with the impedance matching of the differential pair. I am using the guidelines of the IC manufacture to design my PCB. Here is the link...
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Capture schematic symbol - line width
Hi,I have an issue where I add a schematic symbol from an OLB into my schematic and the line widths are not coming out as expected, they are much thicker. Please see below:It looks OK in the OLB, but...
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PCB DESIGNER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS?
Hi Any one please share the interview questions with answers of pcb design Highspeed/analog design/RF design etc. It will helpfull for designers.
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Cross Section Editor
I am using Allegro Pcb Editor 17.4. I need to change the layer type in the cross section editor to read something other than dielectric or conductor. Basically, I want to add the copper plating...
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