Is there a way to change the order layers are displayed in? Currently I have created a user layer with some call outs, but they are displayed in a way that they show up under other components. I would like to move the user layer up so it is displayed on top of the other layers.
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Drawing Editor Display Order
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Importing Components List (BOM) from Excel
Hi,
I would like to import multiple Resistors with their properties (Description, Values, Tolerances etc), from an Excel spreadsheet into xDM or DxDataBook so that I can use them in my xDx Schematics.
Is there a way to do that?
Regards,
-Rizwan
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Harness Level Mapping issue in Generative Flow
Hi:
We just find a problem when we mapping harness level from integrator design to harness XC,details as following Pics
Capital Version: Capital 2014.1,
The IP harness levers are defined by Integrator Design, from CWS generating harness level
Then we process harness mapping ,harness level mappings have completed with no error.
But when we update derivative table, we find the harness option codes is different from integrator generated harness level
Does anybody would like to tell me what is the reason cause the problems, thank you!
Regards
Denglong
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Why can I not specify padstack in Die Wizard?
Hello,
I am trying to place pins using the Die Wizard. I have created my CSV in Excel and specified the Import from file... options correctly (I can see in the Pin Data window all the pins and their placements).
However I can't specify the pad stack. The drop down in the Pad Stacks area is empty and no matter what I put in the Pin Data grid I get the message X is not a valid padstack. Padstack must exist in the central library prior to import."
This is using Xpedition Enterprise X-ENTP VX.1 as the cell editor.
Note that if I use the Place Pins dialog, I can select and use my padstacks fine.
What must I do to use them with Die Wizard?
Sj
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xDX Designer VX copy problem
xDX Designer VX.1.1, each copy of thepart, output Tab willappear"Selected objects contain constraints that will not be copied",why is therethis? How to avoid it?
Thank you!
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NEW LAYOUT PAD STACK EDITING CAPABILITIES in VX1.2
I like the new pad stack editing capabilities in layout. It is nice to be able to copy and past from one layer to the other and to other pins. Is it just my install or where is the same capabilities in the decal editor? This is where it would be most useful.
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How to add Local Library
I have deleted Local Library in DxDesigner by mistake, how can I add it again?
Please help me ASAP!
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DxDatabook tables and schematic partitions - should they match?
I am preparing to use DxDatabook to take advantage of its features going forward. All of our current designs have symbols in two large partitions (named FC and USL). However, I’d like DxDatabook to be better organized (i.e. resistors, capacitors, diodes, ICs, etc)
My question is multi-part:
Can several DxDatabook libraries point back into one or two partitions? i.e. can I have Resistors, Capacitors, ICs, all pointing back into the USL partition?
More importantly – can I create new partitions and simply move copies of the existing symbols into the new partitions? What will that do to existing schematics? Can I simply adjust the settings to point to the new partitions?
My first inclination is to create new partitions that are organized and simply move the existing symbols into them, but I do not know the consequences for existing schematic designs.
Thanks in advance for suggestions and guidance!
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ModelSim licensing error
I have Questa License server floating license installed, but get error with ModelSim Viewer on a Linux client running Questa 10.3d.
Server license supports ModelSim viewer 2014.100. Environment variables are set for 1717@hostname for all clients.
Error is (mgcld) DENIED: msimviewer username@hostname (License server system does not support this version of this feature. (-25, 334)
Does License Server Version 2014.100 of MSIMVIEWER support Questa 10.3d Linux?
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Pre-load Calibre RVE form with right results directory
I want to know the way to pre-populate the Calibre RVE form so that every time a user opens Calibre RVE form from Virtuoso window, it fills the Calibre RVE data automatically with the correct results directory (directory with .rve file). I think there might already be a SKILL program for this because clicking several times to just open the right directory will not be productive.
Virtuoso: Calibre -> Start RVE
Database Path: <workingDirectory>/caliber/<cellName>/drc/<cellName>.drc.result.rve
Where cellName is a variable and is taken from current cell (open layout cell)
Thanks.
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How to set the Features Filter to detect Mounting Holes on the PCB?
Hello All,
Can anybody give me a hint how to detect Mounting Holes using Features Filter?
Mounting holes are exported from ExpeditionPCB into ODB++ without Pad Usage attributes assigned (as opposed to vias and component pins, which have Pad Usage = via and Pad Usage = toeprint assigned).
So in the Features Filter I click Attr button, then I select Pad Usage attribute in the list and add it to my filter. But how should I customize the Features Filter to detect the pads which haven't Pad Usage attribute assigned?
Oleg
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Put tape over device integrated in the harness (Vesys)
Hello all,
I had a harness designed with diodes integrated in the harness bundle. I am not sure of option to tape the diode individually inside the conduit(tube)? is that any way I can do it in Vesys?
Many Thanks
Best Regards
Andrew
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DxDesigner Source Schematic Files
I recently moved companies and my new employer just upgraded to Xpedition.
In previous DxDesinger versions the schematic source files were stored in ./SCH/, much like the symbol files that are still stored in ./SYM/. The visibility made it very easy to write scripts and use automation to reduce design time.
As so far as I can tell these files have been moved to some sort of database structure. Is there any way to still manipulate the source schematic files while not having to use the GUI?
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Virtualize PADS Layout Licensing Server
We have a physical Windows 2003 Server for PADS Layout PCB Design Solutions Licensing with Hardware Dongle and HostID. Of course we want to get rid of the 2003 Server and thus need to migrate the Licensing to a different server with newer OS and also virtualized.
The question is now if the license dongle can be replaced by a license file somehow so we do not have to attach the dongle to our ESX hosts and how do I change the license server on the client side. Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks.
Best regards from Germany
Alex
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Unable to update the part number from Harness Design back to Schematic
Hello,
I assigned the part number to wires in the phase of wiring schematic, then synchronized to harness drawing. However, I found the I should change the part number of wires. Then I decided to change the part number in " Edit Wire", it seems like they have been updated correctly. I checked back on wiring schematic, by right click on wire and selecting property, the part number has not been updated. I am wondering if this is normal? Does Vesys allow different part numbers to be assigned separately in wiring schematic and harness drawing?
An additional question, if I would like to change full scale harness drawing back to flexible one(for example, 5m physical length but 0.5m graphical length, how can I do it?
Many Thanks
Regards
Andrew
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macro for opening and closing the clearance menu
Hi
I am new to pads layout and am trying to create some keyboard short cuts using macros.
I have recorded a macro and created a shortcut that opens the Design rules – Default – Clearance.
Using the following code.
- Application.ExecuteCommand("Setup Rules Cmd") // Opens Design rules
- RulesDlg.Default.Click() // Opens Default
- DefaultRulesDlg.Clearance.Click()// Opens Clearance
What I want the macro to do is when I have set the clearance and clicked the ok, it closes the Clearance, Default and Design rules.
The following code closes the Clearance, Default and Design rules.
- ClearanceRulesDlg.Ok.Click() //Ok button pressed on Clearance menu
- DefaultRulesDlg.Ok.Click() //Closed button pressed on Default menu
- RulesDlg.Ok.Click() //Closed button pressed on Design rules menu
I am not sure how to had an if statement so the following code will work.
- Application.ExecuteCommand("Setup Rules Cmd")
- RulesDlg.Default.Click()
- DefaultRulesDlg.Clearance.Click()
If ok is pressed ClearanceRulesDlg.Ok.Click()
Then do this
- DefaultRulesDlg.Ok.Click()
- RulesDlg.Ok.Click()
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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remove all the placed comp from placment explorer list
hallo all
i need to remove all the placed comp from placment explorer list
how can i do it ?
thanks
rafi
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xPCB Layout toolbars
Is there a way to save a toolbar configuration (Expedition PCB.wsp) I created so that all users get the configured toolbar as their default upon launching xPCB for first time?
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how to cancel comp silkscreen outline in gerber output
Hello All
i need to cancel comp silkscreen outline display in silkscreen gerber layer
if i cancel the silkscreen outline in silkscreen generator pin ref Does not appear also on the gerber layer and i need them.
what i need to make them display separate ?
thanks
Rafi
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how do i find the X Y location of where the cursor snaps to?
Hi,
I am trying to write a script for expedition that uses motionGfx and events to draw objects on the screen. I want to use it with the snap points on an object when the hoover snap is turned on, but event commands such as
_OnMouseClk(button, flags, dx, dy)
i think only returns the mouse position, not the snap location.
I noticed you can use command like .MotionGfxPutLine(....) with epcbMotionGfxPointType set to epcbMotionGfxPointMoveXY will snap to the snap location, but i don't think there is any way to return that position.
Is there anyway to return the location of the currently highlighted snap point?
Thanks,
James
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