Automation scripts (sch2pdf and others) - Blank in File-Names
Hi everyone, I got the following problem: for some reason, within our company blanks (white-spaces) are allowed in file- and path-names. Up until now, there was no problem for me with this, but now I'm...
View ArticleDRC-601 through DRC-606
Is anyone using these DRC checks? Documentation on these tests seem to be a bit sparse (Or maybe I'm just dense). If you are using these I would love to hear how you set them up and if you found the...
View ArticleAlladin USB hardware key (Flexid 9-...) supported on Windows Server 2012r2 64...
Is the licensing of Pads V9.5 (FLEXnet Licensing v11.10.0.3 build 96515 i86_n3 and MCCLD.exe) supported on Windows Server 2012r2 64 bit as virtual machine? If not, does it help to use...
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Pads 3D component height
Hey,i've updated an old design from PADS vx.1 to vx.1.2 to test the 3D functionality of PADS. On this board, i've three part types, which uses the 0805 decal. (2mm, 1,52mm and 1mm).When i look at my...
View ArticleODB++ output, how to avoid warning message for invalid part number
I'm using VX.1.2, update 5. As soon as I select 'Output - ODB++' I get a message WARNING: This design contains data not compatible with the ODB++ file format. Please review the errors reported in the...
View ArticleHo to generate reusable Blocks for other projects
Hi everyone, I just cant find the information I need, so here I go: we are using DxDesigner for schematics capture (hope this is the right place to ask). Within one project, I designed a block that...
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[VeSys] - what part was used?
On an existing drawing, how do I query to find out what library part was used?See the example below. I wanted to find out what pinout symbol was used. (ie.e the name)
View ArticleIs it possible to save a design under another name (SAVE AS..) ?
Hi Is it possible to save a design under another name (SAVE AS..)
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Planar transformer in Pads Layout
Hi all,I want to draw a planar transformer cell on PADS Layout and associate a symbol to create a Part.This seem to be easy but I have a problem because each coil of the transformer has the same net...
View ArticleThermal area for single pin net
I'm using PADS 9.5. I have a DDPAK with an isolated tab that needs some copper on the board for a heat sink. This is a single pin net, so it's not named/listed in the netlist to assign a copper plane...
View ArticleDoes PADS VX.0 not differentiate between decals with the same name from...
I am currently using PADS VX.0. I have an issue where I would assign a part decal from a specific library in PADS Logic only to find that PADS Layout loads a different decal with the same name from a...
View ArticleHow to edit templates in Pads Logic?
I have been trying to edit my templates in PADS Logic with no success. I can see all of the templates in my database but I cannot edit them. If I go to File>>Library>>Lines it will show the...
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Assign incorrectly COM Express touchstone models in MultiBoard Project
Hi all,I'm a newbie in HyperLynx SI. My project is to export s-parameter of high speed nets and get insertion/return loss.I have an issue when trying to import COM Express models which connect two...
View ArticleDesin rules not applied with in PADS Router?
Hi One of my colleagues is struggling with design rules in PADS Router. He often sees that some of the design rules suddenly is not applied with in PADS Router.For example a conditional rule that no...
View ArticleCustom Anti-pads Not Working!
I need help getting the tool to use my custom anti-pad settings within each padstack. I normally have the toggle 'use design rules for thermals and antipads' (inside Options > Split/Mixed Plane)...
View ArticleExporting customized keyboard shortcuts
Is there any way to do this? I just put a PADS installation on my laptop. The Customize tool is clunky and time consuming; I have no desire to go through all these commands again. Thanks,Eric
View ArticleIntegrator-to-XC Sync Issue
Good morning, I’m running into an issue when I sync wire information froman Integrator plane to a harness in XC where some wires “lose” one connectionpoint. So then, after running design rule checks I...
View ArticleReusable blocks editor grayed out in CL
We are using xDX Designer VX.0 pads flow.The xDM library tools has the reusable blocks editor grayed out. Is this feature not available to use?Also CL view in databook has a reuse blocks tab.What is...
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Internal Connectivity Links in Capital Composite Symbol
Hello, Q1: are the Internal Connectivity Links in symbol somehowe visible and useable for CAVAL/CAVAI once we connect internally in composite symbol e.g. fuse and relais together? Q2: can I assign two...
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