Hello all,
I am trying to convert some Eagle files( .brd and .sch ) to DxDesigner? I want to modify these files in Mentor Graphics.
Is there a method to do this or is it even possible?
I was looking online and I saw that some people first converted Eagle to Altium and then to DxDesigner<- not sure if this works tho.
I will appreciate any help.
I am trying to import the attached schematic file into PADS. Has anyone been successful in do this?
The file represents TI's MSP-EXP430F5529. The file can be downloaded here also:
MSP430F5529 USB LaunchPad Evaluation Kit - MSP-EXP430F5529LP - TI Tool Folder
We have imported the schematic into Designer Schematic but not in PADS. Aren't Designer Schematic and PADS developed by the Mentor Graphics?
Your help would be much appreciated.
Good morning,
I’m running into an issue when I sync wire information from
an Integrator plane to a harness in XC where some wires “lose” one connection
point. So then, after running design rule checks I receive numerous
“unconnected wire” errors.
This happened last night, so I went back into Integrator
just to double check the wires and they contain both end points on the
plane.
Now, here’s the deal (and maybe the culprit, somehow)…
When I sync from Integrator, I am only syncing wires, into a
skeleton that was created by syncing from the Integrator plane.
Any ideas as to what I might be doing wrong?
Thank you!
Hello,
During SI simulation I observed that pin capacitance shown in the IBIS and mentioned in datasheet is different.
Does anyone have idea about this?
For e.g. see attached IC CY62146ELL-45ZSXI datasheet page 5 which shows Cin-10pF and Cout-10pF.
But in the IBIS model it is 2/3/4 pF (Min, typ and max)
Regards,
Atul
Hi there
I have a Power resistor that has a heatsink, the heatsink pad is made with a conductive shape element (in the library). I can assign a net to the conductive shape , but i am having difficulties placing Via's in the conductive shape. The only way i founf it is to turn off the DRC, anyone know if there is another way how i can do this ?
We are running on 7.9.5 soon we will upgrade to VX.1
Guys,
While am trying to import XML file in vesys 2.0, its not getting import, Instead of it showing error. I have attached error image for your reference. Give me some idea.
Hi all ,
Please read VBS text below :
Option Explicit
Scripting.AddTypeLibrary("MGCPCB.ViewerPCBApplication")
Scripting.AddTypeLibrary("MGCPCB.Application")
Scripting.AddTypeLibrary("MGCSDD.KeyBindings")
Dim pcbAppObj : Set pcbAppObj = GetObject(, "MGCPCB.Application")
Dim pcbDocObj : Set pcbDocObj = pcbAppObj.ActiveDocument
If ValidateServer(pcbDocObj) = 0 Then
MsgBox "Server validation failed.",16,"Net name Script"
End If
'--------------------------------------------------------------------------
pcbAppObj.Gui.ProcessKeyin("ons")
Dim dispCtrlObj
Set dispCtrlObj = pcbDocObj.ActiveView.DisplayControl
Dim GlobDispCtrlObj
Set GlobDispCtrlObj=dispCtrlObj.Global
GlobDispCtrlObj.MiscItems(epcbDCSelHilShadowMode)=True
If anyone know why all red lines just do not do anything ?
Thank you all .
My company is looking into migrating to xDX Designer from PADS Logic. I have been assigned to translate company's libraries and schematics to the Integrated Flow. I have translated the old libraries to the Central Library format and a schematic to the Integrated Flow.
I am asking if it is possible to substitute the local components in the imported schematic to parts in the Central Library by matching a certain component property. Are there features to do this? Each of our part in library has a unique part number in the properties. We are planning to refactor and rename our libraries and gradually move to Integrated Flow. Substituting the part by name would not work in the future and manual substitution would be too much work.
Thank you
Hello all,
I'm an harness engineer who is responsible for designing pin to pin schematics (VeSys), 3d harness models (Catia V5), creating manufacturing drawings (Catia V5).
From now on we are going to use Catia V6 (3dExperience) platform in our design.
I have faced some problems.
First step is creating wiring design, placing wires and connectors. After finishing my design, i export "ixf" file (x) for managing links in V5. If you open ixf file in a xml viewer you have smt. like below,
(wire)
(connector)
Second step is designing my 3d harness model in Catia V5.
I use this exported ixf file in Catia V5 Electrical Module for managing links. This is used for linking connectors in 3d model and Catia routes wires according to information in ixf file.
Everything works great for Catia V5 but when i tried to follow the same steps in V6 i couldn't manage.
File type is ixf for CATIAV5 (*.xml). I take a screen shot of all the other options, below.
When i discussed this issue with Dassault Sys. they told me that in V6, there shouldn't be a "Reference Designator" information in the ixf file.
(Catia V5, check instance name.)
(Catia V6, instance name(title) is like UIDaf4381-....... what i need is like W39-P1)
After all these explanations, i wonder if VeSys has a capability of exporting ixf file for Catia V6 needs.
If VeSys doesn't have this kind of capability, does Mentor has a plan to update VeSys with this feature?
Last solution for me is writing a code for manipulating ixf data for Catia V6 needs. (changing tns:Name with tns:Wire/Connector id)
Waiting for your comments.
Best regards.
Today's ASIC controllers are highly configurable and are more a mixture between FPGA and standard IC microcontroller. An example of that new devices is the i.MX6 from Freescale. This chip has got about 625 pins. 32 of this pins are configurable and named as GPIO. Besides of this GPIO the chip has got many different interfaces. Not all of them are used in every application. The symbols of the chip have to be flexible enough for different applications. How could we create appropriate symbols for different applications? Which tool should we take, xDX I/O Designer or Symbol Editor?
I have memory library files from AMS. The files containt 3 directories are Synopsys, cadence and VHDL. I have to try import that file in VHDL directory and I import .vhd but this didn't work and need some packaged, so I need if anybody have solution for this problem?. possible to import synopsys or cadence file into ICStudio mentor graphics. thanks
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When I try to run design inspector in HarnessXC it shows me the following message
"There are no inspection views available"
The problem is I am able to load only the custom plugins provided by our organization but not the licensed plugins which comes along with the Capital package.
The plugins folder is available in the path C:\Program Files\MentorGraphics\Plugins. I do have only read access to this folder and no write access. please let me know whether this problem is occurring because of licensing or folder access.
Hi all,
I have only the license for VX.1.1 xDx and xPCB and so xPCB Basic Automation.
No license for the Library Manager.
I found some Library scripts on the communities, but they are not working.
Sometimes I get the error "Cannot acquire a Library Manager license" and/or "Cannot acquire Automation Pro license"
This is correct because I don't have these licenses.
My question is: what can I do with the xPCB Basic Automation?
Is there a document which explains the differences for Basic and Pro?
Which statements can I use in Basic Automation?
Thanks.
Wim.
Hi all,
What is the right procedure to length match a set of traces with a 30mils tolerence?
Thank you
Hi all,
I am using xPedition VX.1 with xPCB. In one of my design I had to change a set capacitors which have 201 package type. But when I try to forward annotate ,I get the following error all the time. I have tried all the options available in Project Integration toolbox in order to update the local library. But it wasn't successful.
Error : Cell Name 'CAPC1005_IS0402L' is not a valid cell for Part Number 'CAP-0201-X5R-100nF-10V-10%'.
Thank you
Hello
(Currently using Expedition 7.9.1, but also access to Expedition VX).
Is it possible to export symbols and cells from our Expedition library into a format that can be read by other ECAD tools.
I can export the parts to HKP files, but is there then a translator available to convert to other formats as no other tool seems to be able to read hkp files.
Hello,
I am working with a design, and trying to separate all of my high current grounds from my lower current grounds. I've created a property for such, and assigned to all ground devices.
The problem that I am running into is that when all ground devices are placed (in two different slots), and all devices combined in each slot, the ground signals are not being divided into two groups. I still get a single ground signal that contains all of the ground nets.
Is there any way that I can have two separate ground signals (one signal for low current nets, and one signal for high current nets)?
Thank you
I'm tech support for a company using your software. When I try to install a license (extended/renewed) I receive the attached error re: HostID. I understand that the HostID is the same as the MAC address. The user informs me that the motherboard, with embedded NIC, was replaced a few months ago, thus I believe this to be the cause of the error....Am I correct?
If so, how do I go about installing the extended license?
Thanks
Hi,
i generated Gerber from Pads Layout 9.5.if i imported the Gerber in CAM Tool like View mate or CAM350.Gerber is not located in origin.Can any please reply for how to fix this issue.
even i set the Justification as Bottom left it is not located in origin point.
We would like the ability to produce SRP pages, as per BoardStaion EE2007.5, in the new toolset.