Through VB/C# get all vias from the active document
Hello All, I have PCB Design were I have 125 vias when I zoomed the design then at that point I have 15 vias.So when I run the script I should get 15 vias only not 125 which reduces...
View ArticleUnable to make overbar using Tilde in Design Capture
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
View ArticleBuilding a memory array
Hi,how to make effectively a memory array? I have built a cell (schematic and layout). For small array, the placement can be done by manually. How to built bigger array and keep higher density? I know,...
View ArticleGraphics card on NTB (which one)
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...
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A few questions on vesys 2.0 usage
- Does vesys harness support measuring from a single reference node? See the highlighted measurements shown below (FIGURE-1), - Can the insulation tube in vesys be denoted the same as shown in...
View ArticleAdd via option in padstack editor is grayed out
I need to add some vias in the design. I have a integrated project that I have done and I need to add a couple of vias for routing and pouring now. The add via button is greyed out. How do we add the...
View ArticleCES constraint editor - formula - bus to other signals - how to?
Hi Is my formula correct for that what I want to do? see picture. I work with Mentor PCB Expedition 2005.3 and CES Version 5.0 Max. lenght for all signals 177.8mmLength matching between strobe signals...
View ArticleWhat are people's thoughts about the new communities?
What are people's first impressions about the new communities?
View ArticleNew NVIDIA Driver 320.92
Hello, We have been working with NVIDIA on the performance issues related to their latest drivers. At this time we validated that the driver released this week, 320.92, does have performance...
View ArticleHow to add unique sheet name on a repeated block in dxdesigner
Hi, How to add unique sheet name on a repeated block in dxdesigner?Version: EE7.9.5 Thanks.
View ArticleBGA footprint with X & Y co-ordinates in PADS tool
Hi, I have to create a BGA footprint with irregular pad locations. I have the X & Y co-ordinates with me. Could some one provide a suggestion how to create a BGA footprint in PADS tool with X...
View Articlehow to connection on the connector has multiple solder pins with same pin...
how to connection on the connector has multiple solder pins with same pin number, it is NOT required to have multiple pins on the schematic?
View ArticleHow to Specify Pressure as an Outlet?
Greetings, I'm a new user of FloEFD and I'm running into trouble with one of my simulations. Description of the Simulation: I am Simulating a Simple box with 2 Outlets and 3 Inlets and using air as...
View ArticlePlease link your Digi-Key account to search for parts.
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.
View ArticleClose View via Automation in Xpedition
Hi Everyone I just started with scripting so I don’t have a lot of experience with scripting. Last Friday I have been trying to find a way to close the 3D View screen via Automation. Does anyone know...
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 ArticleLooking for 3rd party schematic symbol editors
Since Mentor has chosen to ignore this area for the netlist flow, we're looking to see if there are any 3rd party schematic symbol editors out there. Some key requirements: Able to mine PDF component...
View ArticleAutomation code to export CCZ files
Anyone already write any code to export CCZ files in 2007.3 or later?
View ArticleHow to start Questa sim/prime disabling threads
Hi, When I am compiling a project on Grid which has lot of memory, vsim is creating lot of threads hence the compilation is failing. Can some one please help how to start Questasim (vsim) which can run...
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...
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