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Compatibility between Boardstation & Expedition

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We are using Boardstation for our CAD Designs since 1990. We have various modules in different quantities:

Falcon Framework, Design Architect, Board Layout, Fablink and Librarian.

 

Presently we are using BSXE 7.9 with 94 modules in all. For Routing, we are using Specctra Router(Cadence).

Recently it has been conveyed by MGC that there will be no more support for Board Station as it has been decleared

as "End of life" product. The new product that has been suggested is Expedition Enterprise.

 

In this context, pls. respond to following queries :

 

1) Whether Boardstation Library can be fully translated to Expedition Enterprise?

2) Are BSXE designs fully compatible with Expedition enterprise without any annotation issues?

3) Can the "Design Architect Schematics"  opened directly in "Schematic entry module" of Expedition Enterprise?

 

In addition to BSXE, we have 12 licenses of PADS.

 

Regards,

Ritu Arora

C-DOT, Delhi


Multicore cavity

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Hi There,

 

I'm evaluating VeSys 2.0 for harness design and I have a newbie problem.

 

We'are using Quadrax wiring from Amphenol which is 4 wires assembly that is install on an insert with multiple cavities. For example the 25-8 has 8 cavities that accept 8 Quadrax cable assemblies.

 

How do I create that connector in the component library?

 

I would like to be able to insert a plug or receptacle of type 25-8 in my design and then let me configure which sub-components to add in the cavities.

quadrax-connector-ethernet-firewire-signal-7638-7994222.jpg

Quadrax assemblies comes in several flavors:

  • Straight wire of different length
  • Wire with an RJ45 at the other end,
  • Double Quadrax with RJ45 for 1000-BaseT cable assembly (that takes two cavities)

quadrax.jpg

 

Can anybody provide a design structure for this?

PADS LAYOUT : how to fill rectangle or shape?

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Hi,

I have a rectangle on silkscreen that I like to fill .

How do I do?

efront before SKO AE training

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as Andy sugessted in his email, we should put this on the community and get all of the team to comment to say that you have done the course.  Doing that will give a good number of points to winning the competition and allowing us all to go Go Karting.

 

Let me copy the email content in here and please comment when you have taken the training. Lets collect more and more points !

 

 

Hello AE training team,

 

Preparing AE training would you run through this efront training to understand in more detail “Capital’s Role in the Aerospace Configuration Management Challenge”

 

It would make sense to get information out of this training in regards to Capitals VALUE to support aerospace.

 

Cheers

Karin

 

 

 

 

Announcing a new eFront course called Capital’s Role in the Aerospace Configuration Management Challenge

 

 

 

What is it about?

 

Configuration Management is extremely important in our customer base. It applies to both automotive and aerospace domains. However, the challenge is much more difficult and critical with most aerospace companies because of certain product characteristics:

  • Electrical content constantly changes over the product’s lifecycle
  • Regulatory authorities are involved to oversee and audit major design changes
  • Safety is a top concern so change must be approved, managed, and documented throughout the product’s lifecycle

 

This Aerospace domain course will help you understand what configuration management is, what the common customer challenges are, and what Capital’s role is in addressing these challenges. This course provides information that will help you better understand the issues of many aerospace customers which, in turn, will assist you as you sell and deploy Capital.

 

 

 

Who should attend?

This course is primarily targeted at all technical aerospace customer-facing staff. Internal IESD folks wanting to gain a better understanding of aerospace customer issues would also benefit.

As we evolve our on-demand training, this course is expected to be made available to customers at some future date.

 

 

To register for this course, please visit the course catalog http://mentor.efrontlearning.com/mentor/student.php?ctg=lessons&catalog=1

 

      

URL

 

Login

Password

http://mentor.efrontlearning.com/distributors/or http://mentor.efrontlearning.com/mentor/

Your first name_last name

Initial password was “capital101” at the time of your account setup

.SLM model assignmet

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Hello all,

can somebody help me with the SLM model assignment?

I downloaded a model file from samtec, created a multi board design in Hyperlynx 8.2 but I.m not able to assign the model to the connector.

 

Many thanks

Martin

How to create list of parts with "Part List Exclude" property

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Hi,

 

We need to create a list of parts in Dxdesigner that have the property of "Part List Exclude" to true so as to verify the valid no mount components through the list instead of browsing the schematic pages.

Is there any way to generate this list.

 

Regards

Shiv

PADS LAYOUT : how to fill rectangle or shape ?

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Hi,

I have a rectangle on silkscreen that I like to fill .

How do I do?

different decimal points between schematic and layout netlists

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Hi,

 

I have a property mismatch error in LVS. When I checked the layout netlist generated by Calibre  the value is e.g od=0.0002257 and in the schematic netlist the same value is written as
od=225.72u . Since the tolerance value set in LVS is 0 the properties now have mismatch of less than 0.01%. . What should I do to get the same values in both layout and schematic netlist(e.g increrase the decimal number take into account in layout)?

 

Thanks.


Trying to get Project File Full Name .

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Hi all ,

I am trying to get Project File Full Name by using Code : "doc.Environment.ProjectFileFullName" and it's work perfect with oneExpeditionPCB app , BUT if i will run parallel one more ExpeditionPCB and in the second project will try to to get Project File Full Name it will give me result of first one . Why ? And how can i prevent it ? maybe it is bug in mentor .

 

 

Platform : Linux

Thanks .

LP Wizard aka the (unclarified) state of library creation

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I am inquiring on the status of LP Wizard.

 

The last update was in September 2012. Since then there seem to be a complete still stand in library creation.

 

Mentor has many time bragged about the capability of good library management as a basis of all design activities.

A part form the starter library from Optimum, if the librarian needs to produce new, components it seem that we are left in the stone age.

 

Either you use LP Wizard to generate some (but not all new cells) and spread sheets to use in symbol editor and manually bind them together to a part, or you are into a lengthy design phase trying to modify whatever is in the library to fit the new component that is needed.

 

I was somehow hopeful that you could import cells and symbols from other design tools, but many times this is an exercise in patience and a lot of hand work.

To add to this state Mentor has erected a wall to import even hkp format that are generated from other tools like PCB Library expert or Ultralibrarian. (You have to get a special license for this and install a separate tree of the tool just for the conversion!!!)

It seems to me that Mentor has decided not to be the source of the library by not taking care of the LP wizard, and had allowed PCB Library Expert to become the perceived leader.

On the other hand Expedition is not a really good at importing other's symbols and cells. OR at least I am stills struggling with this part.

 

So what is the state of LP Wizard, and how does Mentor plan to help library creation flourish and prosper?

 

Thanks

  Matija

DXDESIGNER to pads pinswapping

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First what is the .db file generated when I use the pcb interface for pads ?

 

Second I have PINWAP attributes set in symbols in the schematic. It seems the PINSWAP goes in the the .db file but not into the .P file that is used by pads to update the pinswapping in pads parts.

 

How do I get PINSWAPS into pads parts ?

 

Thanks!

ModelSim installation in redhat linux error

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I have been trying to install the modelSim SE on my linux OS,

 

after setting the environment variable like this:

 

LM_LICENSE_FILE:export LM_LICENSE_FILE=/<my path>/license.dat

 

Set the path to MoselSim binaries:

 

export PATH=$PATH:/<my path>/bin

 

I started ModelSim with this command:  vsim

 

unfortunately I got this message:

 

Unable to checkout a viewer license necessary for use of the ModelSim graphical user interface.  Vsim is closing.

The screen below was displayed:

Modelsim SE 6.5f.png

Anyone can tell me how to solve this problem?

 

I really need a help.

Please

USB LAN ECM support

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Hi,

 

I am using  "Nucleus 3.3.0" with IMX28EVK bsp.

 

Does this version have support for USB ECM device. Does the application require t write any other driver layer ?

I tried enabling the nu.os.dvr.usbfunc.net_if.enable=true the build secceeeds but the binaries generated does not boot.

 

 

Could you please help me with the configuration , if this feature is availble ?

 

Thanks and Regards

Murali

Unable to make overbar using Tilde in Design Capture

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Hello, I recently re-installed Design Capture and now I cannot create an overbar for a net name using the tilde character. Any ideas how I can solve this problem? Is it a font issue?

 

Thanks,

joe

Migrating VeSys classic from XP to Win7 - Aladdin dongle driver

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Hello,

I am trying to migrate VeSys classic from Windows XP to Windows 7, the only remaining problem is seeming lack of availability of an Aladdin dongle driver for Windows 7.  I've followed a few of the threads on here but had no success so far.

 

In device manager the dongle appears under "other devices" as a HASP 3.25 but Windows 7 can't find a driver for it.

 

Can anyone suggest where else I can try?

 

Matt


Graphics card on NTB (which one)

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Hello all,

can you please help me to choose the graphics card to my new notebook... not to have a problems with performance, driver..... (or minimum)(best supported)?

 

1) I can choose the NTB with integrated graphics card on chip (HD4600.....on Intel Core i7-4810MQ) AND AMD FirePro M6100M w/2GB GDDR5

 

or

 

2) either integrated HD4600 OR.... AMD Radeon HD 8790M 2G GDDR5

 

or

 

3) without integrated graphics card .... NVIDIA Quadro K1100M w/2GB GDDR5 or NVIDIA Quadro K2100M w/2GB GDDR5 or AMD FirePro M5100 w/2GB GDDR5

 

I would prefer NTB with the option 1 but I'd like to know some experience , known issues, troubles... to better decide.

Can somebody recommend me the the best solution?

 

Many thanks

Martin

Please link your Digi-Key account to search for parts.

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Gary,

 

To use PartQuest now you must link to a Digi-Key account. I have tried two different browsers and can't get this accomplished.

 

John W.

Old package cells are not updated with new central library

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Hi all,

I am using EE2007.9.4. I took one PCB layout to redesign, which was done in previous version.

Now i mapped converted schematic and updated central library and then forward annotation completed.

I did "update cells and padstacks" then i tried all options in project integration while forward annotation.

But old package cells are not updated with new central library.

Is there any solution for this?

 

Regards,

Murali Bala

RSCM:Couldn't connect to the server and Server Cannot be started Error

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Hi All ,

 

We have some undocked dataset from our client. Whenever I start the database, It should ask me that "Use Remote Server Configuration Manager" I just disable it and let the database to open.

 

Error_2.png

But, this particular database dosen't work. It tells me that the "Could not connect to dedicated remote server"

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I tried to disable "Concurrent design access" in the Dxdesigner  and removed the server name in it. But still I'm getting the error as " Database cannot be loaded and the server cannot be started". I disabled all the RSCM servers and the removed the RSCM server name dont know why I'm getting the error again.

 

Error Again.PNG

 

I repaired so many times, nothing happening. Any help?

 

- Arunraj.

Available position - PCB Services Technican / Librarian

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Hello Mentor users.

 

We are actively looking for a Tech/Librarian for a position in our R&D Team. NI is located in Austin,TX

 

You may post your resumes here

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_nationalinstruments/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=5301&localeCode=en-us

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities

 

PCB Services technicians are responsible for managing eCAD component library, performing schematic validation to ensure optimal handoff to PCB layout and working closely with PCB layout designers on ways to optimize footprints for high manufacturability.

• Assist Engineering in processing technical documentation for Electronic Components

• Prepare and verify Schematic Symbols against available component specifications

• Create and modify PCB Footprint (Cell) based on internal and IPC-7351B SMT specifications

• Assist in the creation and management of a PDB (Parts Database) for Mentor Expedition library

• Review PCB/Schematic Projects for accuracy before PCB design

• Review Schematic drawings before release for quality control

• Approval of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs)

• Assistance in creation/modification of PCB fabrication drawings

Position Requirements

 

 

• Knowledge of Electronic Design Automation tools and libraries preferred

• Experience with Mentor Expedition 2007 Software a plus

• Ability to Draft and read electrical, mechanical & technical documentation

• Associate Degree in Electronics or Drafting/ Design or equivalent work experience and other education

• Preferable 3-5 years work experience

• Persistent

• Takes initiative

• Strong organizational skills

• Team player

• Good problem solving skills

• English Language Competency and effective communication skills - can clearly and concisely communicate in English so that persons you work with can understand you clearly, particularly in technical conversations

About NI

 

 

Employ Your Imagination at National Instruments

National Instruments (www.ni.com), a technology pioneer and industry leader in virtual instrumentation for 37 years, delivers LabVIEW graphical software and open, modular instrumentation hardware for design, simulation, control, test, and manufacturing. Engineers and scientists in hundreds of industries use flexible, high-performance NI products to create reliable user-defined systems throughout the product design cycle to reduce time to market and lower development costs.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 7,000 employees worldwide and direct operations in more than 50 countries. For the past 15 consecutive years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America. Glassdoor.com also recently named NI as one of America's "Best Places to Work," and BusinessWeek included NI in its "Best Places to Launch A Career" list.

National Instruments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent work environment, and a competitive and well-rounded compensation and benefits package,  including an on-site medical clinic; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(K) with NI match; profit sharing; restricted stock plan; employee discounted stock purchase plan; on-site fitness center and wellness program; and much more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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