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Hot to hide shape outlines?
Hi there,I know how to hide/unhide shapes at all - outline and filling, where the filling can be set as transparent in Color Dialog. But I would like to hide only shape outlines, because they are not...
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Measurement function in Allegro Free Physical Viewer
Hi, I'm using Allegro Free Pysical Viewer to check a .brd design file.Is there a function to measure distances?The X and Y Axis value is shown at bottom bar with absolute and relative setting, but it...
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OrCAD Allegro 17.4 - PDF Export - Through Hole Pins needs to be filled
Hi,How to get all Through hole pins, via, mounting holes filled/solid in exported pdf..- PDF exported from 17.4 - Looking for something this
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OrCad 17.4 - Exported Drill_Table in DXF and Imported it in Solid works - is...
Hello everyone,I have created mounting hole with via's footprint using following link: https://www.parallel-systems.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Mechanical_Via_Arrays.pdf drill_table in the layout...
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prefprop.txt file setting in OrCAD Capture for column width
I would like to edit personal PREFPROP.TXT for good view.Edit Properties can help for good to edit parts content.Most column with show can show the item for edit as my wish.e.g. (NET_PHYSICAL_TYPE...
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Schematic Make Root meet quit unexpectedly probelm
Dear sir,In order to adjust flexible circuit with many board, use Make Root to choice major working schematic.So far, met "This application has quit unexpectedly" problem.How to debug this problem and...
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allegro_smi_modules.txt
I encountered this error while build a new project. I found the solution in a Chinese forum that's why I decided to share the solution here in english.The ERROR prompt window is showing the message...
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Allegro Physical viewer 17.4 - File>Open not working
Hi, Recently when I’m trying to open any design file I’m getting error as below and software getting closed after that.But, I’m able to view *.brd files by dragging it in to the window. Any help on...
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How to measure drill to drill spacing?
Is there a way to measure the spacing between drill to drill? I measure the distance between the drill holes' edge. The "show measure" feature is only showing the pad to pad spacing, but what the...
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Constraint problem
Hello,I have a small problem with the contraints that begins to drive me crazy.The real space is always a bit bigger that the one I specified in the constraint manager... For example, even if I...
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How to store funckey hotkeys
Hi All,I'm using the following commands to quickly rotate and move objects inside the canvas. funckey r iangle 90 funckey m moveIf I restart the computer, I have to input the commands again in the...
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How to create power planes that shorts multiple pins in a footprint
Hi All,I'm getting a Shape to SMD Pin SpacingDRCerror when trying to add the thermal pad in a footprint.I'm placing the thermal pad, which shorts two pins, with a Dummy Net at the Etch/Top Class. The...
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Use of Manufacturing / No_Probe_Top Class
Hi All,I have seen in some footprints that a shape is added to the Manufacturing / No_Probe_Top Class that has similar dimensions to the assembly class. What is the use for this Class? When is it used?...
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Change text on all Component/Ref Des Class and Tented Vias
Hi All,How can I change the font size and characteristics for a whole class? Specifically the Component/Ref Des class. Also, how can I apply tenting to all vias? Thanks
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Vias and footprint
Hello,I have to design a QFN64 footprint with a thermal pad at the center of the component; obviously this pad must be connected to the ground plane of the bottom layer by using vias.What's the best...
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In-line voids in void controls
What is the purpose and usage of in-line voids feature under void controls tab.The Distance between pins feature isn't showing any effect when values changed from 100-140mils. The voids shape remain same.
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How to see OrCAD Capture whole symbol shapes(whole olb files) which is...
Hi AllIs there any PDF files which show entire OrCAD Capture symbols ?I thought there is already Footprints PDF file, so Capture symbol displaying file would be somewhere I guessregard!
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IR Drop Workflow
Hi All ,Actually i use Allegro PCB designer 17.2 S068 with High speed option and I see here that normally the IR drop workflow is available .But i can't select anything on the menu , select power tree...
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Rotate PCB Layout
Hello, Orcad provides a flip layout feature in Display->Flip Design.The flips from left to right or the other way around. So the flipping is done about the vertical axis.Is there a top...
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Using S-parameter within Allegro CIS?
Hi,I am trying to create a symbol that references an S-parameter file for a simulation. Is it possible to use Allegro CIS and PSPICE AD to run a simulation that requires s-parameters?Thanks!
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