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Hi All,I'm running 16.6-S026 on a Win 7 64 bit laptop.For the past few days I've been unable to get into Part Developer. I open the project manager and open a schematic. Click Tools > Library Tools...
View Article200 same sub circuits
Hi,I have 200 DACs and buffer opamps in my design. Is there a way to create a schematic/netlist in Capture CIS without copying one by one all the sub units.
View ArticleDefault Package Height
I am fine tuning the package height properties in my designs in order to use them in the 3D View in Allegro, as well as export them to our Mechanical Engineer for use in ProE.I've got most everything...
View ArticleAdding a new menu item to Allegro PCB Editor
I want to add, or really append, a new menu item to the Allgro PCB Editor menu. What is the easiest way to handle this without having to modify the installed menu? Maybe someone has an example that...
View ArticleIBIS model simulation
I am designing a Data acquisition system with a Texas instruments ADC, Inamps and a ST micro electronics micro controller. I am getting spice models for my inamps, differential amplifiers etc. so that...
View ArticleA question about NC drill file
Hi,I meet a strange problem. I have a Micro HDMI connector with 4 through mounting holes. I create the NC drill file and use PCB viewer check the drill file. I found that there is not drill hole at all...
View ArticleHierarchical Design
Hi, I am doing hierarchical design in my project and in all our group use the same hierarchical schematic.I am in the process of creating the base schematic for the hierachical design.I have a doubt...
View ArticleVias 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...
View ArticleOrcad Capture 16.6 compatibility
I'm looking for a way to make a Capture library generated in 16.0 compatible with 16.6? Or a design generated in 16.6 compatible with 16.0.
View ArticleCapture CIS netlist generation error
How can I change the allowable character limit for reference designator in Capture CIS. I am getting the following error while generating netlist.WARNING: Reference is too long 'UD_COL-1', truncated to...
View Articledummy net assignments of pins and shapes in an inherited footprint
Hi all.So here's a fun one. I have an SMA connector footprint (I've inherited), that includes a shape on the top layer, obstensibly for impedance control reasons. Now here is where things get...
View Articleframes around PCB?
I do drawings of 0.5" PCBs and some 12" PCBs. I want a frame with instructions. Regardless of PCB size, I want the PCB image to mostlly fill the frame. I've been importing different sized DXFs.Is...
View ArticleREg: How to open the schematic done in .sch in orcad capture
Hi ,I am getting attached error while opening schematic in orcad capture .the source schematic done in SDT schematic .sch.What should i do to make it open in OracadCapture.Regards,Girish Kumar
View ArticleCreating a model in pspice model editor
Hello all,I am new to the using of the pspice model editor, Can anyone help me in giving a brief idea regarding how to model a NEMS switch based on its I-V characteristics. Please help me in this...
View ArticleChoose grid properties
I open Setup>Grid in PCB Editor. How can I choose all these Offsets and Spacings ? Bring textbooks and manuals for students.Thank you.
View ArticleVias in Symbol
All,Thsi poat is re-visited because I couldn't make it work the last time and had to kluge my way through my design. My situation is that I have a FET with a large pin. I need to add an array of...
View Article[DE HDL] Custom part value
Hi there, I want to change the value of the parts in DE HDL, but it doesn't work!+ If "VALUE" is key property, its value can't not be changed.+ If "VALUE" is injected property, the value in PCB Editor...
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View ArticleUnplaced/Placed symbol;s in PCB EDITOR
I have loaded an netlist in the PCB editor and since the symbols are not placed I cannot see any of the symbols. I know they are there since Place/Manual shows all the reference designators. Why can't...
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