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A question about merge two PCB design in the same panel?
Hello,I am merging two PCB layout into the same panel. I did merge the schematic first, and then import one PCB layout into another design. This process takes a lot of time and energy. I am just...
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Cannot remove Variant Name from Title Block
At one time I experimented with BOM Variants. It wasn't what I wanted, so I deleted it. Now every time I open the design, the Variant Name is in my title block and it shows up on the schematic page....
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Analyzing IR drop analysis results.....
Hi,I am doing IR drop analysis for the 1st time. I am finding difficulty in understanding the Temperature rise results in Options. Report only mentions the voltage and currents at various points in...
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Creating 3D views in Allegro 16.5
Is it possible to use other 3D formats in the PCB footprint for 3D modelling. There are a large number of 3D models already created using the .stp file extension (3D central for example).But the 3D...
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Capture - Auto Connect to Bus - Odd/Even Pin Numbering?
Wondering if there is an easy way to do this? Say you have an IC with pin numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.If I use the "auto connect to bus", and when the Enter Net Names window pops up, I enter:...
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symbol library text resize skill code
Hi All, I was wondering if there is a skill script that will allow me to re-size the text of a symbol. Each time I have to do this, I need to go to setup->Design parameter-> text tab and select...
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Differential Pair Routing Disabled
I am having a problem trying to rout some differential pairs in Allegro PCB Designer 16.5. When I try to add a connect line to an existing differential pair, it only allows me to draw a single trace,...
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fanout problem in allegro pcb editor
Hello, i am facing problem without fan out feature of auto router with pcb editor.Images of before fanout and after fanout are attached. please advise.Adeel
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Reference designators inconsistent in xprt and xnet files
Can any one help me to resolve the following error when i transfer netlist from capture to allegro using Allegro netlist Tab. " Loading... D:\OUT/pstchip.datLoading... D:\OUT/pstchip.datLoading......
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Functionality of Cadence OrCAD 16.6 Lite version
I'm using Cadence OrCAD 16.6 Lite version. I'm able to design a circuit using MOSFETs and simulate it.Does this version provides the advance functions such as layout designing, PCB routing, etc. ?How...
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A question about BB via
Hello, I have a question about BB VIA. I have a 6 layers board, which needs BB VIA.If I connect from top layer to third layer, should I use a layer 1 to layer 2 bb via then layer 2 to layer 3 bb Via,...
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PCB Artwork Directory??
When using Allegro PCB, how can I specify the path for the generated artwork? Currently it just dumps the artwork files in the Design directory, whereas I would like the artwork to go to a sub folder...
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A question about merge two PCB design in the same panel?
Hello,I am merging two PCB layout into the same panel. I did merge the schematic first, and then import one PCB layout into another design. This process takes a lot of time and energy. I am just...
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Importing dxf in Orcad Layout 10 as a footprint
HiI have to layout a hairpin filter at XBand in Oracad layout V10. I have a dxf of the filter and it is only on the top layer. It does not use padstacks and it has a rather complex geometry - gaps,...
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WARNING(ORCAP-1629): Multiple Hierarchical Ports of same name exist across...
Hello,I create hierarchical blocks to implement a piece of schematics that should be impemented severla times. When running the Design Rules Check (DCR), I am getting the warning "WARNING(ORCAP-1629):...
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Which separator use for list in drawing property "Jumper_list"?
For adding jumpers to PCB Editor need to edit drawing property "Jumper list"I added in box one name, for example "jumper" and all work.I tried adding two or more jumpers and faced with the problem -...
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Component placement is been not get updated
Hi. I had placed the components in the board on the top of the outline. When i try to place component in side of board, selcected component is get moved over a long distance of of board.Any help for...
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How to display voltage through a resistor?
I need to display the voltage through a 3 Ohm resistor. I was able to simulate it, but I can only figure out how to get it to display the node voltages. Thank you.
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Intersheet Reference issue in Cadence 16.6
Hi,Mostly i will update my design Intersheet Refernce(IREF) with the position "Offset Relative to port" in order to get the Intersheet refernce aligned properly with respect to off page connector.In...
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