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Problem carrying over MAX_LINE_WIDTH property in OrCAD Capture to OrCAD...
I am trying to add a MAX_LINE_WIDTH property in OrCAD Capture so that when I create a netlist I will have the this property value already entered by the Electrical Engineer. The problem is that this...
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PCB Editor (Allegro) Get Distance (Dimension) Between Two Points
I want the edge-to-edge distance between these two pads, however whenever I select Dimension->Dimension Environment, then right click and select Linear Dimension, and select each of the pads, I keep...
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Differential pair without DRC
Hi, I am trying to route a differential pair with two different track widths. They are 10mils when differential and become 14mils when they are single traced. There is always a DRC when the single...
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Crossprobe
Hi I am a new Orcad userthe program has some very interesting features, but I was a little disappointed by the crossprobe, during the placementof a pcb happen to do other things, change the grid move...
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orcad
I was completed my course last month,I was searching for a job.my previous experince is PCB functional testing(formware dumping and testing).nowi will try to change pcb design or system design .please...
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ERROR(SPMHUT-41): File selected is not of type Drawing
Good day! I would like to ask why I always get ERROR(SPMHUT-41) error when I add a shape symbol in regular pad. I created .ssm file in pcb editor using new - shape symbol. then create the shape using...
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Duplicate drills in drill legend
Good morning all, I created my drill legend, but have mutliple duplicate drill sizes. For example: I have a 30mil drill for vias and other 30mil drill for parts. The 30mil drill shows up twice...
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Set Max line width as nominal in the constraint manager.
Good afternoon, Is there a way to set the maximum line width in the constraint manager as the "nominal"? I have a power trace with a min of 10 and max of 50. 95% of the trace will be 50. The...
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AMS design
helloisitpossibleto integratetheAMS0.35utechnologydesigninorcad?and how?THANK YOU
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Losing snap to grid
Hello - I am using PCB Designer Pro 16.6 and when I open my layout and start moving features everything I move snaps correctly to the grid I've established. For some reason, after a short period of...
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ERROR [NET0011] Netlist failed or may be unusable.
trying to make a PCB from a layout file.I create a netlist and get the following errorI attached a screen shot of the connector but im not sure it will do any good.what does the error meanive gone...
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Crossprobe
Hi I am a new Orcad userthe program has some very interesting features, but I was a little disappointed by the crossprobe, during the placementof a pcb happen to do other things, change the grid move...
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Through hole components - library
Hi, I am very new to orcad(school project), my question is - where can I find the TM_axial library (for through hole parts)?I have been looking at some pdf/tutorials online and they repeatedly mention...
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Trim A Pad?
I have a PCB that must meet some odd mechanical requirements. The PCB has one header and 3 spring-loaded pins. Due to where these pins must be in relation to the board outline, one of the pin's...
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How can I import Autocad dwg file to orcad capture/layout. ? n also how can I...
How can I import Autocad dwg file to orcad capture/layout. ? n also how can I design a round shape pcb board for led light using or cad.?
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New 16.6 Off-Angle Slide Behavior
I've been using release 16.6 and general like the improvements made to the slide routine. However, I'm having a lot of problems with the new off-angle sliding behavior. Most frequently, I've found it...
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How to import and export constraints from Allegro PCB to Excel
We have some complex and large constraints files to use for our designs and it would make life a lot easier if the constraints could be downloaded to excel, modified and then reloaded back into the...
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Irregular Pad
Hello, I am currently new on using Cadence 16.6 and new in this forum. I need some advice on making an irregular pad. I'm currently making a foot print for a current sensor. (please see image below)...
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Set Max line width as nominal in the constraint manager.
Good afternoon, Is there a way to set the maximum line width in the constraint manager as the "nominal"? I have a power trace with a min of 10 and max of 50. 95% of the trace will be 50. The...
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modifying layout made with from capture netlist
I havent done a lot of work with layout and any type of projects linked to capture.im having a very difficult time trying to make a simple modifcation to a layout made from a capture circuit in that...
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