Net name
Hello Everyone, How to give net name on pcb editor,i am make pcb using pcb editor,am not would like to use capture or hdl model to make pcb,when i make pcb without these unable...
View ArticleUltra librarian- .dra file, .psm file
Hi all, I am using OrCAD Capture CIS Lite and PCB Editor Lite. I am trying to design a simple circuit. But I'm not able to get the footprint of components. I downloaded the .bxl file from TI website...
View ArticleIs there a way to set Dimensioning Parameters using SKILL
Hi,Is there a way to setup the Dimensioning Parameters using SKILL?Thanks. Regards,Vijay Anandh Vela, CID
View Articleproblem on dimesioning the board from the board origin?
Hi.For my pcb board i want to check the dimensions. For that i had tried datum dimension from the board origin. but when i click from the origin the dimension get enabled in the larger font size. I am...
View Articlehow to add BB Via in internal layer ??
Hi everyone,how to add buried via in inner layer even though i assigned the pad stack assigned for following producure. (set up--->assign BB via)
View ArticleHow to multiply the result of a TABLE
I'm trying to model a magnetic circuit using a gyrator-capacitor approach. My magnetic paths are nonlinear, so I am using a nonideal transformer consisting of a VCVS and a CCCS with a turns ratio equal...
View ArticlePACKAGE ERROR IN CONCEPT HDL
Hi All,i got errors while generating netlist. please refer the attached image and give me a solution. Error:#1 ERROR(SPCODD-5): Pin 'RESET_N' on the following primitive instance canno~t be packaged...
View ArticleOrcad Capture Netlist Error!
Hi everyone,So I'm new to Orcad and trying to create a netlist to do layout using Allegro PCB Editor. I get the ORCAP-32042 error when trying to make a netlist so I look at the netlist log file and see...
View ArticleDocumentation of Fillets
All,I have been asked to add fillets to many points in my designer. Some folks are not happy with the kind if fillets that are produced within the Allegro environment. Is there a set of IPC Standards...
View ArticlePower symbol connection
Hello, I'm a newbie in Orcad design and I have a simple question.I have create some flat designs with off-page connectors and that's ok but for power symbol VCC (and also for GND) the off-page...
View Articlecreate one or a few of pins to represent multiple pins
Hi All,I am trying to create a schematic symbol in Design Entry CIS, the problem is the device comes with about 4000+ VSS ground pins, and all of these pins are to be connected to a net of VSS. Just...
View ArticleOrCad 16.6 Lite
Hi all,I've just tried OrCad 16.6 lite version. I used capture cis to design a simple circuit, but I wasn't able to run Pspice because the assosiated toolbar was unabled.Can anyone help to this?Thanks...
View ArticlePackage Keepin & Route Keepin subclass fillet or compose
Hi,I want to compose - or fillet - Package & Route Keepin subclasses. I activate them using shape->select Shape or Void/Cavity and then try composing them using shape->Compose Shape. But it...
View ArticleDifferent axes orientation in symbol and PCB Editors
Hi all,I am designing a symbol for 0402 components. I define (28mil,22mil) as (Width,Height) sizes in pad designer and every thing looks correct in my package Designer - as is seen in below link:...
View ArticleImporting BRD
Hi!I'm trying to import a .brd file from Allegro with AD10 but, without ASCII file, it seems to be impossible. Can someone with Allegro help me? The file is a TI reference design:...
View ArticleCapture PDF Export (tcl/tk utilities) adds extra blank page?
Using Capture V16.6...Go to Accessories> Cadence Tcl/Tk Utilities>Utilities>PDF ExportProcess runs and works great - except - it always creates an added blank page at the end of the PDF?So I...
View ArticlePCB Editor can't load symbols (create netlist warnings)
Hi,When I want to create Netlist I see some warning messages in OrCAD Capture which makes PCB Editor unable to load symbols. I have used DB doctor so many times - according to message hint - with all...
View ArticlePin Renumbering
Allegro Package Designer has an interface to renumber pins., but i don't know how to unlock/use it. can someone please clarify this doubt ??
View ArticleHierarchical traverse with TCL script
Hello everyboby,First of all I want to say that I am a beginner in TCL scripting, also excuse my English (because I am French).So, I have an Orcad design with many schematics and pages. My goal is to...
View ArticleHow to edit the stackup design for the single layer board?
Hi...I had worked two to four layers, currently the single layer pcb board is been preferred by customer. so i want to create an single layer board stackup means, how can i enable he single layer mode...
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