A Nightware on Vsure 9.0 Validating Expeditionpcb Design
Vsure 9.0 is released. Although I found this version isn't so stable and buggy, but I still hope it can smoothly process Expeditionpcb's output. Unfortunatly, things always go to bad. Now Vsure 9.0...
View ArticleVery large PDF file from DxD schematic
Hello, We have a 123 sheet schematic and export a PDF so that it can be viewed by those without acess to DxD. The file generated is very large at ~40MB and as a result loading, viewing and searching...
View ArticleGetting "hyperlinks" into the DxDesigner Output Window
I have a utility that scans a schematic extracting Bill of Material information. As part of the extraction process component attributes are checked against our internal company standards. If any...
View ArticleHave you joined the displaced worker program yet?
The Mentor Graphics Displaced Worker Program offers complimentary training to qualified workers in the EDA industry on a space-available basis. Check out the program summary to learn what to expect.
View ArticleOutput Gerber files are not Aligned
Hi Everybody I am user of Pads 9.2,I designed 6 Layer PCB in this and i created gerber using cam options,after that i imported those in CAM350 but gerbers are not aligned from top...
View ArticlePADS 9.3 already released?
So, I received a routine supportnet email regarding an SR I had submitted. This notification was to advise that the issue was corrected in v9.3. 9.3! Really!. I had no idea it had been released. Had it...
View ArticleCan identify the every MOS on layout with calibre tools/command?
Hi,everyone. As title. If it can identify the MOS, is it possible to find the voltage on the metal line which connected to the G/S/D by connecting the netlist simulation to gds layout? Thanks.
View ArticleHow do I get the drill table and drill chart when using the NC Drill Engine...
Hello, I am trying to use the NC Drill Engine in a vbscript. I manage to create the output files but I can't get the drill chart and the drill table in the "Drill Drawing -Through" fabrication layer.I...
View ArticleCopper Pouring Problem with Mounting Hole
Hello , We have a Mounting hole PCB decal having NPTH drill and a ring of copper surrounding that NPTH with some PTH terminals in that ring.Now while DGND copper pouring , the Mounting hole with DGND...
View ArticleThis is the Question and Answer portion of the vSure Overview Webinar...
Thanks to everyone who attended the session yesterday introducing Mentor's new DFM Verification software, vSure. We covered the following topics during the webinar: The need for DFMTechnology...
View ArticleHCELL selection for LVS
HCELL selection can be a controversial topic. I would like to describe a few different techniques, the rationale behind those techniques, and hopefully generate some discussion based on your...
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Using open-source software for commercial embedded designs? Talk to us & win...
Do you use open-source software or perhaps a commercial solution built upon open-source? Tell us how this is working out for you. What do you like and what you hate about it. At the end of the month,...
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How to plow arc snake traces in Expeditionpcb?
It is tough to plow traces for Intel chips (SANDYBRIDGE) , it need layout tool to support arc snake plow. How to do arc snake in Expeditionpcb?. Currently, Cadence Allegro have a special command(16.3...
View ArticlePlane Noise, Z profile a discrepancy that I can't understand
Dead All,Working with linesim I have designed a very simple pds that include a couple of plane, a vrm, a C, and one IC PIN. Very easily I have extract the z profile up to 100Mhz in the IC pin area....
View ArticleSupport for IDF 4.0
Are there any plans on supporting exports to IDF 4.0 from within Expedition? I have allot of Mechanical Engineers who are requesting this for the ability to import copper, silk and soldermask. This...
View ArticleStar Points - Do you need them?
How many people out in the world of Mentor users wish to use Star points?That’s a via or point on the board that connect more that one net together eg GND_ANALOG1, GND, DIGRTN.I have been asking for...
View ArticleHow to optimize splice positions in Capital Harness XC ? I want splice...
How to optimize splice positions in Capital Harness XC ? I want splice positions according to rules I decide.
View ArticleThe State of the Mentor EE7.x Symbol and PCB Footprint Library Creation tools.
One of the Aberdeen reports said that (I'm paraphrasing here) "One of the core requirements to having a robust E-CAD system is having a good PCB library". The Mentor library tools make this...
View ArticleODB++ Bugs
Hi I have a decal with associated copper on the top layer and different associated copper on the solderpaste top layer. The gerbers generate the correct copper on the solderpaste top layer from the...
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PADS Fatal Runtime Error in parts editor
All,I've just installed PADS version 9.4. I am unable to edit/change any parts in the decal editor. Open PADS, open library, select a Decal and select Edit. After part opens, select a terminal, then...
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