Variant Manager Automation Problem EEVX.1
Hello, I used in EE7.9.5 a script for generating the Variant Schematics PDFs and Partlists. I changed now as described in the EEVM Automation section to "MGCVARIANTGUI.MGCVariantGUICtrl.2" But the...
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What are the differences between global nets and regular nets? It seems that I can use them interchangeably. I understand that I should use the global nets for power and ground only (in general), but...
View ArticleExport Expedition library parts to other formats
Hello (Currently using Expedition 7.9.1, but also access to Expedition VX). Is it possible to export symbols and cells from our Expedition library into a format that can be read by other ECAD tools. I...
View ArticleImage to Layout (Logic)
I was trying to use the good old bmp2asc program to import a bitmap into Layout.But I couln't figure out a way to make it working under Win 7 x64.So I gave up bmp2asc and I wrote my own script which...
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...
View ArticleARM CodeBench license issue: "no such feature exists"
I bought a license for our new build server (VM running Win7 Ultimate on VMWare Workstation 10.0.4) and installed it via theSourcery CodeBench IDE (Version: 2014.05-36). The IDE accepted the license...
View ArticleFlipping placed, routed design
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to flip a completed design in Expedition without losing any routing. Thanks.
View ArticleJlink doesn't seem to be downloading to ATSAM3UEK
I'm working with the v1.0.0 realease of the ATSAM3UEK bsp but I don't think code is being downloaded to the board during debug. I'm using a Jlink to debug the Kernel Demo as a Nucleus application. The...
View ArticleCustomized Netlist in DxDesigner
Hi Experts, Is there any way to extract customized netlist from dxdesigner schematics? In design capture, I used "CAE Extractor" from "Report Writer" and directed it to the project .prj files...
View Articlelayer by layer length matching report in PADS
Hellow I am new to PADS in expedition we can export layer by layer length report, is it possible to generate layer by layer length report for PADS layout?If possible plese provide...
View ArticleAnnotating schematic
Hi everyone! I am new and trying to learn to use PADS(DxDesigner).I somehow managed to figure out how to create schematic, how to create libraries and how to route PCB(all steps seperately, not...
View ArticleHow to edit the format of netlist in DxDesigner
When I generate a netlist in DxDesigner, it generates the beginning of the .asc file with the format: REFDES DEVICE@PKG_TYPE for each of the components in the schematic. I'm interested in modifying...
View ArticleLVS mismatch with extra empty device in source netlist
In the LVS report, I found there were missing instances layout. After checking the source netlist, I found those missing instances were empty subckt in my cdl netlist. Meanwhile, layout cells with same...
View ArticleSplit Plane Gap Between Different Potentials
I have a split plane gap with 2 Plane Areas that have different Net Names (i.e. +24V and +3.3V). I want to maintain a 30 mil gap between these two floods. What is the best way to accomplish this?
View ArticleExtracting Parts From a Schematic
Hi, I would like to write a script to extract all parts of schematic (RefDes, Part Name, etc.) and also the Nets connected to this part? Any pointers on how to do this? I have read the threads in this...
View ArticleHow to display a file selecting dialog on Windows7
Hello All. On WindowsXP, when I need to display a file selecting dialog, I use the following object: Set objDialog = CreateObject("UserAccounts.CommonDialog").On Windows7, this doesn't work. I would...
View ArticleUsing 'cell name' as match condition for Variant Manager?
I need a way to narrow down the number of matches when I perform a 'replace' in the variant manager. I cannot use the part name as a match condition since there are parts with different part names that...
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...
View ArticleSymbol editor colors marked "auto" do not save
Running PADS VX.0 on Windows 7 64 bit machine. When editing a symbol in symbol editor, I set all colors to "Automatic". I assume that when a user accesses the central library, the component will pick...
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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...
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