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Enable floating license with USB dongle on a virtual Windows 8.1 machine...

Hi, I have installed the latest FlexNet on my machine , the dongle LED is red but the license log states "dongle not connected" : dongle not connected: (p1=0, p2=0, p3=-10, p4=0)8:24:18 (mgcld) retry...

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Do we require to purchase a separate license to use Design Inspector in...

ffWhen 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...

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Change the default net name from xDX designer

How can i change the default net name convention from $1234 to maybe norm$1234?

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When to Use Multi-Slot Device vs. Hetero Type 2 Device?

Good day folks,  I reviewed the info at the Technote MG583318 and found it quite helpful, especially the videos.  I am using the DxDesigner with PADS 9.5 (the ES setup).  But, I am still not really...

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Altium to Expedition PCB 7.9.3 translator?

Hello, I am trying to import the layout of a file from Altium to Expedition PCB.I am able to import the schematic from Altium to DxDesigner but I am trying to figure out if I can directly translate...

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DxDesigner Open project error

HiI'm not sure this is the right place to bring this up!I tried to open some DxDesigner Projects using DxDesigner included in PADS 9.5 siute. I got these schematic projects from Xilinx website at their...

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Plane shape couldn't connect vias/pin

Hi All, I am using EE2007.9.5 and I drawn a plane shape as usual but couldn't connect with corresponding through pin/vias. I crosschecked both plane to pad ,other drc's and there are no any obstruct...

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LVS step Netlist vs Netlist

Hi all.I am using Calibre LVS to compare two netlists.I got a netlist by using S-edit, the second is derived from the GDS file.But when I run the comparison, I get the error:Source netlist references...

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Generating layer stackup in drill drawing in PADS Layout

This script generates layer stackup  graphics in 2D library, which shall be imported in drill drawing through Drafting Toolbar > From library command Thanks for Mentor team in writing the script. 

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PADS Translator Tool

Hello, Does anyone know if the PADS professional VX 1.1 come with a PADS Translator from Altium to Expedition? I recently downloaded a 14-day license from PADS Professional Evaluation Download - Mentor...

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Change value of "Global Signal Name" on user global

We have several global symbols with Global Signal Names like USER_GND, USER_V, and so on.  I would like to place them programmatically and then change the value to the name of a power net, such as +5V,...

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Can Calibre do LVS for a Cadence design with mixed schematic view and CDL...

I need to use Calibre to LVS a Cadence design with mixed schematic view and CDL netlist view.   CDL netlist is from a third-party design and cannot be translated into Cadence database by CDLIN since it...

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Filtering a component collection

Hello, I'm working on a script to move assembly RefDes.To make my component collection I'm using this:Set cmpsColl = pcbDocObj.Components(epcbSelectAll)I want to unselect component with a specific Cell...

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How to create Mentor keyin netlist from Orcad 16.6

I am using Orcad 16.6 schematic and Expedition layout 2007.9.3 Version. I want to create mentor keyin netlist from Orcad.

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SI simulation differs with real measurement a lot

Hi Sir, I am a beginner of Hyperlynx, try to do SI simulation as a reference for my next version of PCB design. On my current PCB, there are 64 LVDS interfaces, all running at maximum 960Mbps, from...

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How to import Eagle files to DxDesigner?

Hello all, I am trying to convert some Eagle files( .brd and .sch ) to DxDesigner? I want to modify these files in DxDesigner/Expedition 7.9.3 I have asked a similar question before on this forum but...

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Fatal Errors in HL 9.2

Hi all,I am experiencing following errors while working with HL 9.2 (64-bit and 32-bit). This happens whenever I tried to select a differential pair or during the model assignment.Could this be a bug...

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Connectors not exported to Vesys from CREO

HI All  Anyone encountered  a problem when exporting an xml file from CREO to VEsys via the bridge. The harness appears with the correct length, but connectors are ommitted. Thanks  Vinnesh

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Create Variant Manager report from a VBscript

     I've recently began scripting for dxdesigner with vbs script, both of which are relatively new to me. I need to write a script that generates an excel report from the variant manager.This is not...

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Is the PADS ES suite the same as PADS Standard Plus?

What are the difference between the PADS ES suite and the PADS Standard Plus suite? Looks like there is some additional functionality gained but also some is lost. (DxDPF). Why are paying customers...

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