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Globals and library not found in live verification databook
My Project I believe is set up properly. I can place global symbols not problem. DRC is goodYet when I run Live Verification in xDX Databook I get cannot find library. Yet I can place these symbols...
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I am having problems with PADS 9.5 taking a very long time start or not starting at all.I edited the license file to get rid of all licenses not used by the USB hardware key.That did not help.So I did...
View ArticleHow to update a "Description" attribute of PartNumber using Custom Action
HelloI have a list of Part Numbers and their description attributes in a CSV fileThese partnumbers exist in Capital Library I want to update particular Attribute "Description" of all those parts using...
View ArticleDisplay Capital Login name on Capital Application WINDOW
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Hello,I have a layout database with actual lengths available in CES. Is there a way to export them to a text format for additional processing?Thank you. michagal--------------May the force be with you.
View ArticleHaving trouble using vreguvm in RHEL 6.5 with GNOME Desktop
When I run vreguvm -gui i get below error# Error: An Unexpected error has occurred. : Could not initialize class org.eclipse.swt.widgets.DisplayPlease help in resolving it.
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CES, Trace to VIA hole Clearance
Dear ALL,how to setup in CES a Trace to Via Hole (drill) clearance rule? Kind Regards,Oscar
View ArticleIntelligent PDF with attributes visible
When exporting a PDF from the PCB design tools (e.g. DxDesigner) you can make properties visible through the menu's of the intelligent PDF that are not visible on the schematic (see attached example)....
View Articleddrx batch simulation timing model assignment
While assigning timing models do i need to create timing models for both controller as well as memory.while creating timing models in hyperlynx it asks for various timing parameters.Do these timing...
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RSCM/ICDB required
HiWe are on the Vx1.1 Xpedition->dxdesigner flow. We make very small schematics and boards and we have a small EE department with 20 or so users. Do we have to use the ICDB/RSCM. Our users...
View ArticleCouple of general usage xPCB questions.....
I have a couple of questions as I'm a little new to the xPCB family, but a long time PADS user. When I’m routing a trace, I often hit the edge of the screen. Is there a to zoom into the cursor...
View ArticleCentering RefDes on part?
Is there a automated/simple way to put the silkscreen and/or assy reference back on the origin on the part in the pcb layout, beside doing it manually? I often use an existing board as a spring board...
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Change Calibre View Setup dialog options when running Calibre xRC in the...
Here's a fairly common question on Calibre Integration to the Cadence environment.Calibre xRC's integration to the Cadence tools provides back-annotation of parasitic results for use when simulating...
View ArticleVia Soldermask Valor checks
I need to be able to flag test point vias with soldermask openings too small or no opening at all. Problem is Pads design software will assign test points that have a soldermask opening smaller than...
View ArticleHelp on download advanced library editor
Dear allHow can I get the permission to download advanced library editor 3.3 from https://communities.mentor.com/docs/DOC-2383. Thank you very much.I had got an account...
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Help on download advanced library editor
Dear allHow can I get the permission to download advanced library editor 3.2 from https://communities.mentor.com/docs/DOC-2645.Thank you very much.I had got an account falcon@huawei.comjeremy_parker
View ArticleDxDesigner - meaning of "Symbol contains uncommited changes"
Do anybody know what the comment "Symbol contains uncommited changes" at a block symbol means?Additionally the block symbol is marked with a red star.
View ArticleCAPITAL LOGIC/DESIGN - WIRE - HOW TO SELECT WIRES WITH CROSS REFERENCE
Hi All, I need to know how to select only wires with cross reference....I printed diagrams with option, "Distributate Splice" unselected, but now I need to select all wires with cross reference...How...
View ArticleUnable to switch Interactive DRC off/on in ExpeditionPCB using automation
Hello All, In visual basic or visual basic .NET, is there a way to handle interactive DRC status through automation?Intention is to switch DRC off/on through automation, during which some other...
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