Selection Filter Automation
Is it possible to automate selection filter settings through automation? I'd like to set keybindings to quickly change the filter.
View ArticleDynamically Populated Userform
Is there a way to add control object to a Userform using VBS? For example, I have a blank form that I would like to populate with control objects such as text or buttons based on the results of some...
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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Is there anyone have idea how to check this kind of rule using Calibre?
Dear All, Refer to the attached picture, could we feedback the current flow on the net which using the text layer on the metal and calculate the maximum width of the metal for checking? Andrew
View ArticleDownloading older versions of mentor graphics with expired support
I currently have a license server set up and discovered that my installation media is corrupt. Is there anywhere I can download PADS2007.2 without needing an active support through supportnet? -...
View ArticleNew Blog: "Molded Body Parts - CAD Library Series: Part 1"
John McMillan's latest post on the PADS Blog covers the first installment of Mentor's new white paper series dedicated to CAD library quality. You can read the post and the access the white paper here:...
View ArticleCalibre view setup, magnify parameter set to 1 still produces schematics with...
Schematics produced after running Calibre PEX places instances that overlap. I understand you could modify this by setting the magnify parameter. I have magnify=1 and still getting instance overlap....
View ArticleCustom action to update connector Short description.
Hello, We are on Capital 2012.1 SP1406.Is there are custom plug-in available on community to update\synchronize connector short description on harness design with the OTI in project. Regards,Nilesh
View Articletestpoint in xPCB
Back in the old 'BoardStation' times, there was a tool called the "TestPoint Manager". As the name implies it was a tool to generate and manage testpoints. One of the options of this tool was to...
View ArticleX,Y coordinates of a Cell in GDS
All, I have a GDS II open in Calibre DesignRev. Now I want to get the x,y coordinates of a particular cell in a die. Also, Is it possible to get x,y coordinates of all the cells or particular type...
View ArticleScript Examples - AATK
Just a reminder that AATK has hundreds of scripting examples. Most are vbs or forms but there are C#, JScript, TCL examples as well. AATK is not just for Expedition, it has examples for CellEditor,...
View ArticleWelcome to the HyperLynx Analog community on SPICE
HyperLynx Analog (HLA) is your gateway to simulation through xDX Designer. With a powerful embedded simulator and an optional upgrade to the worlds most powerful SPICE simulator, Eldo, analog designs...
View ArticleCopying User properties from one library to another
I have a library with some User properties added in the "Property definition editor". Is it possible to carry over all the user properties to another library? Please reply.
View ArticleNet Obstruct
Using Expedition. Trying to figure out a way to define an area on the surface of a pcb to allow gnd routing but not allow routing of other nets!?
View ArticleCan i export pads netlist (.net) file from DxDesigner?
Hi all, I am using DxDesigner and Expedition PCB. Can i export pads netlist (.net) file from DxDesigner? Regards,Murali Bala
View ArticlePlease give me a reason to keep sticking with PADS
Ok, I'm a little bit stressed out in here. I'm running basically a one man engineering office. I have PADS LS Suite and use mostly Logic and PADS Layout - only occasionally PADS Router but no...
View ArticleProperty for Connector Cavity in the Capital Library
Hello! Is there way how to define a Property for the Connector Cavity in the Capital Library? Thanks!
View ArticlePartQuest for PADS is Almost Here!
PADS users will soon be able to use PartQuest with xDX Designer and PADS Layout! The integration of PADS and PartQuest will be available with the PADS VX.1 release, currently scheduled for April 2015....
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DxDesigner Navigator Folders
Hi! In DxDesigner 7.9.5, there is a window called "Navigator". In this window, I have a tab called "Project". In this tab, I can see my boards, schematic pages and blocks. Schematic pages can be...
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is it possible to export one layer file from the CAM ??
Hi everyone, i need to export one layer file from CAM output.is it possible to take ?? while doing export all the files are exporting from cam output.for example i need to export the silkTOp and bottom...
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