Orcad Capture TCL scripting
Hi All,I would like to use Orcad Capture TCL scripting. Before the 1st hotfix of 16.3 the command window in Capture echoed all of the operations performed during the editing session. Also .captcl...
View ArticleWhich text will be printed on PCB?
Dear all, I have two questions, anyone can help me? Thanks a lot! (1) There are text on "Autosilk_top", also there are text of " RefDes" on "Silkscreen_top" of the component, which text will be...
View ArticleProblem in accesing to PCB edit tools of Allegro 16.5
I use Allegro16.5 under linux but today I can't access to PCB edit section. When I click on "Layer" or "PCB symbol Editor" icon in Allegro PCB Librarian, nothing happens! and on statusbar it shows...
View ArticleConfiguration/ Revision/ Version Control of Design files
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4Hi,I was wondering if anyone would like to share how they manage revision control over their schematic, layout and associated...
View ArticleStep files in Orcad PCB Pro 16.6
Hi,Im trying to use step files in Orcad 16.6 but the option doesnt seem to be anywhere. The videos I have watched show enabling the option in "User Preferences > Unsupported" but there is no option...
View ArticleCadence 16.6 database corruption
Hi there,I received this message "Database has a non-recoverable corruption...." when it was trying to import netlist into Allegro. I checked my footprints and they were ok then re-ran netlists then it...
View ArticleNetlist error
I created my connector footprint by using the "CONN RCPT 46X2" model from the library then I renamed it as 123456.dra and put it in my project folder. When I created the Netlist and the error was...
View Articleمشاهدة مباراة الاهلي و جوانزو ايفرجراند الصيني 14-12-2013
مشاهدة مباراة الاهلي و جوانزو ايفرجراند الصيني 14-12-2013 اليوم بثقبل ١٦ ساعة - مشاهدة مباراة الاهلى وجوانزو إيفرجراند اليوم السبت الموافق 14/12/2013 نقل حى لكأس العالم للاندية فى المغرب القنوات...
View Articleis it possible to highlight the dummy pins ??
Hi everyone,is it possible to high light the dummy pins for perticular components ??is it possible to explain the Topology ?? (Daisy chain ,T-point ,star topolpogy ) where it will be use ??
View ArticleI had doubt on Micro strip Interconnect ?
Hi,I had started to learn the Sig Explorer on cadence. I had an idea on the losses and other terminology used in the signal analysis. I had simulated an basic RLC network with the IO pulse as Input and...
View ArticleCan you modify OrCAD BOM Header Info?
This question is about generating a BOM using the Tools->BOM command in OrCAD CIS 16.6. When you generate this BOM, OrCAD adds some header info at the top like board name, date, revision, company...
View ArticleError in script generated by Ultra Librarian
Hi all,First off, I have never writtens script of my own but I just recently discovered Ultra Librarian (http://www.accelerated-designs.com/ultra-librarian/) via a post on this forum. The script it...
View ArticleExperiences in PCB Design Flows
Hello everyone, I would like to get some advice from experienced users (professionals or regulars) in PCB Design flow, especially in complex PCB boards.I already made PCBs, following the "basic" design...
View ArticlePDF Export successful but no file generated
Im using the Tcl/Tk unitility to export an intelligent pdf of my schematic. (Allegro Design Entry CIS 16.6 on Windows7 64 bit)I've got all the paths set correctly Postscript Drier:PDFCreator PS to PDF...
View ArticleOrcad PCB / Allegro version conversions? (Argh!)
I know; I should rob a bank and get my 16.2 Orcad PCB upgraded. But I don't really want to develop criminal skills. So I've spend a few days trying to find some way to convert 16.3 (and later) libs and...
View Articletypical Allegro learning curve ?
We are seriously considering moving from Pads-PCB to Allegro due to increasing signal integrity and density issues,Has anyone had a similar conversion in the recent past, or have any ballpark figures...
View ArticleLibrary Managment in Allegro V16.5 & Browsing Packaged Symbols.
I was wondering is there a way to segregate out Package Symbols in their own directory by function and have those package symbols show up in the placement menu "segregated out" instead of just a huge...
View ArticleHow to place via arrays in a dynamic shape?
Any one can help me to place via arrays in a dynamic shape? Using menu "Via arrays"->"Matrix" and select "Shape mode", it doesn't work, however, it works in "Board mode" or "Area mode", but I only...
View ArticleHow to add additional delimiter in BOM - HDL?
Hi, How can I add additional delimiter in BOM - HDL? The delimiter present in my BOM - HDL are COMMA, SEMICOLON, COLON, SPACE, DOT, HASH # and TAB. But on my colleague's pc, there is no TAB...
View ArticleText to Hole Constraint
Hi All I've created some text using Etch in a inner layer, and I've a VIA with supressed pad (basically just a drill hole) through that inner layer. Somehow the drill hole is stacking the text and it...
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