Assign pin number to multiple parts of homogeneous package in OrCAD
Hi All, a newbie quetion here. I have got a package with 2 logic gates (6 pins) and I am working on the schematic symbol of it.The pin 1, 2 and 5 make up one logic gate while 3, 4 and 6 make up the...
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HelloWhere is the best place to find the above for mapping to our PCB FOOTPRINTS?Using 16.6.ThanksCarvey
View ArticleMoving Parts in pieces?
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View ArticleHow to make FPGA symbol for schematic
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View ArticleWARNING(SPMHNI-184): Device library warning detected.
Hi,I encountered the below error, how to solve this? #1 WARNING(SPMHNI-184): Device library warning detected. WARNING(SPMHNI-198): Problems with device 'PIC16F1829-SOIC20,MICROCHIP TEA'....
View ArticleAllegro Free Physical Viewer 16.6 Will Not Run
I am bringing this to the community because I have not been able to get this resolved through Cadence support so here goes...Back in early February, several product engineers running Windows 7 on Dell...
View Articlewhat is this?
what is monolithic buffers? I uploaded an attachment, what is it? Can I find it in Orcad?
View ArticleBack Annotation Issue
Hi,While back annotating, I get an ERROR(SPCODD-549) in my swp.log file as follows,#549 ERROR(SPCODD-549): No physical part found for COMP_DEVICE_TYPE=AD5232_TSSOP16_TSSOP16_IC_1.2MM, regenerate the...
View ArticleAllegro Constraint Manager
I'm wondering why the Electrical Worksheet is not appering in the Constraint Manager?
View ArticleLinking Part Occurrences to a Database Part (16.6 Capture CIS)
Hello,Im trying to link parts in my schematic to parts in our CIS database. If there are multiple occurances of a part in the design, and I right-click on "Link Database Part", I think I am supposed...
View ArticleHow to ungroup busses in DE HDL Schematic
Hi, I have my project in DE HDL tool and i would like to automatically expand/ungroup the busses.Is there any way to do that?
View ArticleSuppressing product related warnings
Hi,Is it possible to suppress the warnings that I see when I open any board file which are related to product I choose-the disabled features, as shown in the attached image?Thanks.
View ArticleSnap to grid error
I had a license issue and then after getting the tool back and running every time I invoke a new command the snap to grid goeas away. If I close the program and "move dynamic shapes" then invoke a...
View ArticleHave a question: Footprint with VIA?
Hi, I am doing a high density connector footprint. It has 100 pins. In my layout, I need 4 this type of connector. I add VIA to each pin of footprint.When I place this part, it gives me 100 errors~ of...
View ArticleNC Parameters
I have what I consider an odd problem. When running standard RS274X art work,specifically NC Drill,, the tool came back and said " ERROR(SPMHMF-362): The number of integer places specified for the...
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Is there a way to see current grid settings on the screen, or do I need to go to "settings/define grid" just to see current?
View ArticleOrCAD PCB Editor Post processing
Hi,PCB design tool that I use previously, automatically included board outline in one photoplot file only.It was drill drawing image.All other photoplots were generated without board outline.OrCAD PCB...
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