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Table of Contents generator for Capture
Is there a tool or TCL/TK script to generate a table of contents to insert into a Capture schematic?
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Regarding Artwork option ??
Hi eveyone,i have some doubt for Leading and Trailing Zeros.instead of leading Zero if i choose trailing zero what will happen.what is the use of Gerber RS274x why should i choose that format .if i...
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A question about the pad size?
Have a question about the pad size? I am new about Cadence design. And now, I am making a footprint for a part. The pdf file shows you the min/average/max of each pin. when you make a footprint, which...
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Why can't you slide components?
Hi,I am using 16.6 and can easily slide vias, clines, etc. but not components. Sure it might cause some issues but if it a simple 2 pin component or even a DFN/QFN component with hug only turned on it...
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OrCAD Capture "Update Cache" not working?
I'm working on a design in OrCAD Capture 16.5. When making a netlist, I got errors because one of the part instances used an invalid footprint name (had a space in it).I went into the part library and...
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How to vertical how horizen mirror a pad in Allegro package symbol? How to...
I did make a pad, however, I still want get it mirror horizen or vertical. The mirror function seems doesnot work with pad ( it only work when you mirror pin name)So my question is how to mirror...
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alias or funckey
I'd like to assign a key to toggle betwreen general/etch/placement with alias or funckey.Is it possible to have a key toggle something like that?
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Autorouting Using OrCAD 16.6 Demo Version
I have the demo version of OrCAD 16.6 and I'm currently reading "Complete PCB Design Using OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor" by Kraig Mitzner. I'm stuck halfway through chapter two on the part on...
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copy between designs?
I have a line/frame I'd like to use around each board where I have versions numbers and notes listed. Right now I export as a DXF and then reimport to other design. It's painful.Is there a better way...
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How to check and verify negative artwork?
Dear all, how to import and verify negative plane layer artwork? After generating the negative plane layer and important it to Allegro again, I can not see the copper of the negative plane layer, I...
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HOW to enable the Find Window?
Hi All,I am using Orcad Capture 16.6ver.. I search find window in view -> Toolbar.. its not there.. Any one Knows how to enable find window please help me..Thanks,Karthik.
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Problems with Vias
Hi,I have some problem during routing with vias:- How I can replace a via or all the vias of a net with another already defined in my via's list?- How I can repleace all the vias of a net with another...
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16.5 Autorouting Error: SPECCTRA quit unexpectedly with an exit code of 19
Just tried very simple trial of autorouting and got:Specctra.log: ERROR: "Allegro PCB Router" command syntax. Specified product name <OrCAD_PCB_Designer_Basics> is misspelled or...
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How to create a netlst - Desing Entry HDL
I am new to Design Entry HDL and was wondering how to create a netlist? Under Tools there is a Packager Utilities, but the netlist generator only creates a basic report not a complete netlist.
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WARNING: You are making net VCC_USB_5V a DC net but it contains no power or...
Hi All, I got below warning while assigning the voltage for DC nets.. I didn't understand that warning. Anyone knows please explain me. WARNING: You are making net VCC_USB_5V a DC net but it contains...
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Radial/polar placement !
Hi all,I have a circular board and the placement need to be arranged symmetrically. In PADs we have radial move that allows us to adjust radius/angle of the circular grid that snap components.'Polar'...
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Incremental update to Allegro
Hello, I have been working on a PCB design in Allegro based on a Cadence schematic. I have removed a few components from the schematic during the PCB design and so need to update the schematic part...
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How to remove that Triangle on the pad
Hi, Have a easy question.I did a symbol footprint, and at the central of that symbol, there is a pad. If I delete the pad number and place the pad, there will show a triangle in the middle of that...
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Orcad Capture
When adding a "Place Net Alias" How do you add a line over the Net name?You can do it when you make a symbol. But i can find it for the schematic end
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error occur while opening Capture CIS ??
Hi everyone,i install the cadence 16.3 software and licence is dongle type. i could not open the capture while open i got error please suggest anyone..!
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