Move dxdesigner projects to another computer, "unable to open iCDB connection"
Running Dxdesigner, I need to upgrade my computer and move all my projects to a new machine. What is the correct way to do that?I tried simple copy, do not work, getting the "unable to open icdb...
View ArticleSelection Filter Automation
Is it possible to automate selection filter settings through automation? I'd like to set keybindings to quickly change the filter.
View ArticleTrivial Driver Model?
I have some very vague memory of once using a very simple, configurable, built in driver model in HyperLynx SI, but am unable to find something similar in HL9.1. The driver model I had in mind had a...
View ArticleModelsim on centos 7
Has anyone installed Modelsim on Centos 7? I understand it is not officially supported.thanks jmowrer@lightfleet.com
View ArticlePlane thermal indicators disappear after pouring copper
I am working in PADS Layout 9.5.I cannot seem to get the plane thermal indicators to behave.I have several part types that have pins in split planes.The plane thermal indicator for Pin 1 of some of...
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Custom XY Location Report
I need to generate a custom X Y location report from PADS Layout which has the following fields:Decal, Centre X, Centre Y, Origin X, Origin Y, Decal Pin 1 X, Decal Pin 1 Y, Part Type.Below is a image...
View ArticlePADS-vx Libraries are very slow
Hi, I'm going through the eval for PADS vx and have found the libaries, both CL View and DxDatabook, to be very slow. I have used DxDesigner in the expedition flow quite a bit and it's never been this...
View ArticleEdit symbol pin names
How do I change a symbol's pin names?We are tyding up our library and there are some symbols with sensless pin names. So we're trying to rename them. The tool "Modify Cell & Symbol Pins..."...
View ArticleModelsim running error - Fedora 20
Hi guys, i just installed fedora 20 and Quartus II 13.1 with Model Sim Starter Edition.I downloaded all required packages, but when i try to run modelsim, it shows me this msg: [root@localhost...
View ArticlePlanned Release Date for PADS flow VX.1
Does anyone have a good idea of when PADS Flow VX.1 will be released? Trying to decide if I should have the IT group install VX.0 in over 20 users computers or wait a few weeks for VX.1. The BSD...
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Transferring an older 32-bit installation of PADS to Win64
We are looking at any possible issues that might arise when moving our Pads installation from a 32-bit WinXP machine to (probably) Win7 64-bit hardware. The versions we are running are: PowerPCB:...
View ArticleIn PI simulation setup what should be used as reference net for ground net?
In the "Assign Power Integrity Models" dialog box as part of the setup before running PI simulation, for each power plane/shape a reference net must be selected which is usually ground. Leaving no...
View ArticleHyperlynx simulations with multi-cores workstations
Hi all, Currently, I'm doing DC drop simulations with return paths. After I start the simulation, Hyperlynx gets a Not Responding state and only after a big amount of time, and after the simulation is...
View ArticleHow Long It Takes that Valor NPI done DFM Checks on Your Bigest Design?
As design get larger and larger, we found Valor NPI run time begins to be an issue. On some of Allegro databases, it takes 8 hours ~12 hours for fab and assembly checks. Here is a typical break down of...
View ArticleProblem with intra and inter sheet connectors
We're having an issue with the pin width on the inter and intra sheet connectors that are places using the Special Comps Links. We've edited the pin width to be "2", for a little wider pin, and also to...
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How do you have multiple PCBs within one project file with the root block for...
Here's what we are trying to do (using EE7.9.1 DxD flow) We have 3 similar PCB designs that mostly share the same circuitry. We would like to establish a common starting point for all three, meaning...
View ArticleJob not compatible with current version of program
I've recently switched to a new laptop and re-installed PADS Layout, Logic, etc version 9.2. I had 9.2 on my old laptop (both are Win7) and when I tried to open a file previously created and run on my...
View ArticleRunning perl script from VB script in windows
hi, i am trying to run the perl script from vb script in windows environment.The following are the sample files that i created to check its working.The problem is when i am running the .vbs file,...
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General BOM all project
Hi all,I have a project with two SCH, two PCB. I created like picture belowI used part Lister on DxDesigner EE 7.9.4I want to create a BOM have all components in Project ( both of 2 sch)I choose...
View ArticleSolder Mask Keepout or small Solder Mask patch area.
This PCB will be used in a high vacuum cryogenic instrument.Normally I have a surface plane on top and bottom. These are done with Gold flash or similar and No Solder Mask.This metal layer keeps the...
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