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OrCAD 16.5 Extracting Gerber files.
Hello all, I've made a double layer pcb and I now have to get the gerber files so they can be send away.The things i've seen about gerber files are a bit confusing to me.Can some one give me some clear...
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CREF error
Hi All,I'm running SPB16.6-S024. My question is about Design Entry HDL.I took an existing schematic from another person and modified it. I added some off page connectors, and this is where the problem...
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PSPICE V16.5 sensitive to UAC setting
I have had this issue for a while but am trying to solve it again. PSPICE does not work right unless I have Use Account Control set to "never notify". Schematics will open but when I start a...
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Route Keep In
This post specifically pertains to the subject but applies to all areas of keep outs. I need to add a route keep-in of 2.33mm to my board. What is the latest how-to for this procedure? I have turned on...
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Through via on trace does not generate DRC error.
Hello all, I had a few B/V vias on my design and decided to swapp them out for through vias to lower manufacturing cost. The problem is that some of the BB vias that were placed under a trace are not...
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From eagle to orcad import
I would like to ask how to import a footprintfor sensor, from eagle to orcad ??
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Allegro DFA constraints - REUSE
Hi All,I am using DFA constraints , where i have made symbol classification and added different footprints under it,EX (Symbol classification name)DISCRETE - 0201 and 0402When i am trying to reuse this...
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Alias for arrow keys.
I would like to be able to move the arrow keys the same as the current grid. Is this possible with an alias ?
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Text 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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ORCIS-6085 Could Not read part information
Ok I'm not a user of Orcad CIS I am the IT guy supporting the people using it so forgive me if I use the wrong terms or have trouble explaining.So our system is thisUsing Version 16.5 have tested with...
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Strange 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...
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Error after user prefs modified
Hello all, I've added a directory in the user preferences windows -> config-> paths. when i have confirmed orcad pcb editor close with an Unexpected error and now I can't use the software bacause...
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V16.5 and Windows 8.1
I am getting a new laptop at work and mor ethan likely it is going to be a Windows 8.1 laptop. The OrCade version we use at work is 16.5 and our IT does not officially support it under Windows 8.1. I...
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Thermals not updating
I have a dynamic positive plane on the top layer. When I go to global dynamic shape parameters and change the thermals from full contact to diagonal or orthogonal and click ok only the via get...
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Vias in a symbol
I have a new dilemma this morning. I have an array of 30 vias that I need to embed in the tab of a TO package. My first curse of action was to add the VIA at the board. This led to inconsistent hookup...
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When adding components - attributes are not copied from Parts Table
When I add a component, serval of the attributes are not copied from the Parts Table. When I save the page I receive an error message simialr to:ERROR(SPCOCN:1993): Invalid value specified for a...
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How to delete something on symbol editor of Allegro 16.2
Dear All,I am trying to create a new symbol. I opened allegro-16.2, File-New-Package Symbol. I put 5 pins instead of 4 pins.Now I want to delete the 5th one. I tried Edit-Delete & clicked on the...
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pcb design allegro
how to know the width of the trace if we are going to design. if there any standard document which we can follow. please help me guys.
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How to set the diameter value of circle shape in Allegro
Dear All,Is there any way of setting the value of Shape -circle in Allegro. Kind Regards,
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How to place multiple pins with particulat pitch in Allegro .
Dearf All,I am trying to design a package symbol. It has a lot of pins to be placed with certain pitch.Is there any particular command or skill script to place multiple pins at certain pitch in...
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