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How do I get a symbol size using script commands in Concept?
I am automating schematic generation for a project, my plan is to insert a new schematic page, and want to have some rough tracking of how much space remains on the page... so for any component I add...
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3D viewer of pcb
Hi....just finished up a 2 layer pcb and now working on the STEP 3D viewer. So far so good finding all the STEP files and getting them onto the pcb...but when I go into the 3D viewer I see all the...
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DXF Export
I'm trying to export a schematic to DXF and have used this function before but for some reason it is no longer work and not sure why. When I select to export, it defaults to the EDIF tab and it is not...
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At Constraint manager nets widths are not get appeared ?
Hi.I had met sudden problem that, when i try to give the spacing width & constraints at constraint manager mode, the nets are not enabled. But when i am try to import the layout file,the nets are...
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Copy and place a component or module
hi everybody, Anyone knows that is there any option to copy and place a single compoenent (footprint) and part of the circuit in orcad PCB editor 16.5. I'd appreciate a...
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Copy and place a component or module
thanks steve.Im in office now. i can't able to access youtube here. I want to copy and use the module with the same nets. please help me through the steps that what are the stuffs i have to follow....
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Encrypted spice models in Orcad 16.6
Hi allI try to simulate a circuit including FAN7085 which has an encrypted spice model. While I read in the forum that Orcad 15.7 and newer can easily handle encrypted models, I still have problem with...
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Autosilkutils error
Hi, I am using Orcad pcb editor v16.6 S022 and have loaded v12.11 of the autosilkutils skill code but I am getting an error :"E- *Error* plus: can't handle (nil + 53.69)" when I run a check. Anyone...
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Customizing Keys
I am switching over from another cad package for schematic and pcb layout and would like to set up 'hot' keys. An example of something simple is to just Zoom In or Out with one key stroke. Sure you...
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Design Entry HDL component display setup.
Hi,Is there any way to setup component property display when it been placed without open attribute window to setup?ex. place a component and only show value, other properties are set to "none", and set...
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Starrflex board
I plan to design a starrflex PCB board with the Allegro PCB editor. Has someone advices for the main differences to a conventional board ? An existing board design would be even helffull.
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Error in simulation
Hello everyone,I am working on simulation, every thing was going fine but the time when I changed PER parameter of the VPULSE source from 300nsec to 500nesec since then I am experiencing the following...
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How to connect footprints - Allegro Design Entry CIS/Capture
Hello,I am very new to PCB design. I have drawn my schematic in Allegro Design Entry CIS/Capture (version 16.5), and I have created .dra files for each footprint. I have also entered the name of the...
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Component not transferred from capture to pcb editor
Hi,I have tried now for days to transfer my design in Orcad Capture CIS to PCB Editor, but no matter what I do one of my components is not transferred to PCB Editor. The component is a transformer with...
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New forums broken?
Is it just my computer or do the same two old posts keep showing up at the top? And it seems like traffic is *way* down since they re-formatted the forums...????
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Multiple texts are getting errors in footprint creation?????
Hi.For the footprint creation the silk screen text is entered as & Comp and pin number as 1. Both texts are entered in same Active class & Sub class . Then while saving file the error occurs.
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Searching for reference designators using wildcards in OrCAD Capture
Hi,In OrCAD Capture, I cannot figure out how to search for certain components in my schematic such as resistors. For example, I put the following string in the search field, "R*". When I click the...
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Board outline changes
I've tried everything and cant figure out a good way to do this. Lets say I have a rectangular pcb outline (or even a silkscreen) that is drawn as one line and I now need to add in an arc for a stand...
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Unable to create Linear Dimension
Under Manufacter->Dimension/Draft-->Linear Dim1)Pick a point 2)Pick second point3)Pick a location for dimension valueAfter step 3 a numerical value showing up on screen, however, rich handed...
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SMT and Copper keep out in Orcad layout 10.0
HiI have a layout utilizing a hairpin filter. I am using ORCAD 10 and have brought the filter in as a collection of obstacles. now i want to 1) keep the Solder mask off the filter and (2) have a copper...
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