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View ArticleFiles for manufacturing
Hi guys,i produced the following files as directed earlier by Kabalee, but maybe i did something wrong!1.Assembly Top and Bottom,2.No of Signal Layer3.Mask Top and Bottom /Paste Top and...
View ArticleHeterogenous part issue
I am trying to create a heterogeneous part in OrCAD which contains 3 different pats. And I am unable to add more than a sing part in drawing even though I chose 'Parts per Pkg: 3" Can anyone please...
View ArticleZoom with Mouse wheel in Design Entry CIS v.16
How can I use mouse wheel to zoom in(forward) and out(backward) in version 16 of SPB, in Design Entry CIS?I tried to put this for example:set buttonfactor = 1button wheel_up "zoom in...
View ArticleWhat to use OrCad or Design Entry?
I remember long time ago used Orcad, Now I have to use what comes within latest SPB package. And I see there is Design Entry CIS, and OrCad CIS.. they do look similar, I am already studying the docs...
View ArticleParameterized JFET Model
Hello All,To start off, I am using Allegro Design Entry CIS and AMS Model Library. I am trying to figure out how to parameterize a model parameter for a JFET. After much searching I found another post...
View ArticleStability analysis of an ECU by using PSPICE
Hi,I am doing the stability analysis (need to look at the amplitude response, phase response and phase delay) of an electronic circuit which will drive a DC motor (ofcourse its a closed loop system)....
View Articlefunction key assignment with right click options.
Problem: I want to assign a function key to automaticlly do a right click and a snap_to segment vertex while I am in a slide command. Does anyone know how to do this? Usually I do not mess with the...
View ArticlePCB env setting
Where are my user preference settings saved? I used to have an "env" file with my preferred setting saved. It appears that it is no longer used by Allegro. Nevermind, I figured it out.
View ArticleWhat is the via tied to?
Hi Guysi have an 6 layer board. Stack up: TOP/GNDGUARD GUARD 1GUARD 2GNDBOTTOM/GND i want to place 2 via array structures 1 from layer 1 to 6 which will connect all GND and the other from layer 2 to 5...
View ArticleNew 16.5 user
Hi all, I am new to PCB Editor 16.5 coming from Orcad Layout 15.7. I have been using Orcad products to do pcb layouts since it first came out back in the 80's. I would consider myself an expert user...
View ArticleOrCAD PCB designer lite, no footprionts available?
Hi, I just installed OrCAD PCB designer lite, but when i add a part to a project, and try to view its footprint, i get the following error, "ERROR(ORCAP-1732): Could not retrieve PCB Footprint...
View ArticleGenerating gerbers
Hi Guys im getting a few warnings in the log file when generating gerbers.WARNING: more than one via class in film record WARNING: Null REGULAR-PAD specified for padstack VIA188 at (-576.17...
View ArticleStrange Error when accessing OLB symbol library
We recenlty upgraded from 16.3 to 16.6. since then ive been experiencing the following Errors when i open the company OLB library. ERROR(ORCAP-1558): Unexpected error in database...
View ArticleOverlap dynamic shape
hi all, I have a problem with overlap dynamic shape which was due to multiple copper pour on top side of my board. Due to this problem, whenever I try to generate top layer artwork, it will...
View ArticleGrid Spacing. In the UI how do I know what grid I am using ? while routing.
This is kind of a silly question but when I am routing in traces I sometimes wonder what my grid spacing is set to. Is there any way to have the user interface at the bottom part of the window show...
View ArticleVia array functions
Hi guys, basic question really. im building a basic 2 layer board. my routing is on the top. when i was defining the copper area's for top and bottom i assinged them to net supply_0. which im saying is...
View ArticleHow to change the default display format for parts?
HelloI'm trying to get Orcad Capture 16.5 to stop showing the part reference and element label by default. Especially in a large design, this presents a problem. Can you help me?
View ArticleDFA spreadsheet value ?
Hi everyone,in my design has BGA,VME connector,ADC and DAC and passive components like cap,res,diode are available.for DFA spreadsheet i need to set value between BGA to BGA ,BGA to CAP,VME connector...
View ArticleHighlighting Dangling lines
Hi all,We need to highlight all dangling lines in one of our customer board. Is there any option to do it? I didn't find any option in hilight command.Thanks,Shiva.
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