How to add Fabrication notes in Board Layout in Expedition 9.3 version
Hello, I would like to create mechanical cell for Fabrication Notes and would like to add on PCB board. So how to create it in library and import in PCB board as mechanical symbol.
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 ArticleHow to create a part with 0 pins?
Hi all, I am running xDX designer and Pads VX. We have a shorting clip part which we like to place in the schematic and on the board to show default locations on a 3 pin header.Packaging tool...
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Warning 3D import readjusted dimension
After importing a 3D XML file from Creo into VeSys 2.0 Harness Design the following warning was generated in the bridge report: Length value is less than minimum allowed bundle length value 845.0....
View ArticleHow to convert Allegro BRD file to ExpeditionPCB?
Hi All, Does anybody have an experience in converting Allegro BRD file to ExpeditionPCB? My platform is Windows7.I've got Allegro BRD file and now need to translate it into ExpeditionPCB. For this, I...
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 ArticleTrace Resistance
Hi , What should be the maximum trace resistance allowed ? Is there any standard value allowable for trace resistance ? -- Best Regards ,Parth SutariyaHardware CAD EngineerMATRIX COMSECVadodara ,...
View ArticleHow to add placement restriction keepout in PCB Decal at Library Level ?
Hello All , At library level , is it possible to add a placement restriction keepout ? I tried but placement restriction check box remains inactive in Drafting Toolbar dialog box for keepout at library...
View ArticleUnwanted lines found in Inner Layers for Translated Components
Hello , Unwanted lines are found in inner layers for the components translated from CADSTAR to PADS . No lines are found in inner layers for the components in CAD @library . What could be the reason...
View ArticleI want to place conductive shapes around smd component pads. I placed and...
I want to place conductive shapes around smd component pads. I placed and assigned net. How do I add thermal connections(tibars) to smd pads instead of placing direct contact with conductive shape?
View ArticleWhat are people's thoughts about the new communities?
What are people's first impressions about the new communities?
View ArticleHOW TO OBTAIN MGCLD.EXE for IE3D software
I'm sure I am making this harder than it has to be. I have a new License file. I simply need to edit this license file but I don't have a copy of mgcld.exe. as the license file asks for the path to...
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...
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How can you change PDF bookmark names?
Hi, I could use some help on this. I found how to order pages properly in the PDF when using hierarchical design flow. However, the bookmarks of the generated PDF only seems to use a concatenation of...
View ArticleTrying to get Project File Full Name .
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...
View ArticleHi Mark,
do your comments about VX.0 & VX.1 working side by side -hold true for PADS Professional ?regardsDavid DevelterElectroSource Inc.
View Articlehow to combine Silkscreen , NC Drill, GERBER Generator in one mouse click
When generating the output, I have to click through all three separately every time, wonder if I can create a shortcut that can do all in one mouse click?Throw in the Batch DRC too would be great too.
View ArticleVeSys 2.0 Storing data centrally - NOT on the "C" drive
I'm new to VeSys so forgive me if this is obvious, but I'm puzzled by the way data is organized in Vesys. It seems a strange design decision. All our ECAD and MCAD libraries and projects are stored...
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AATK 4.1 released
AATK_V4.1 is on SourceForge. If you have a problem that you can't fix on your own, give me an email and I will see what I can do. I didn't get everything but close! You can Download it from here:...
View ArticleSolder Paste Layer 면적 계산
Solder Paste Layer 면적을 계산하기 위해 아래와 같이 하였습니다.Solder Paste Layer에 User가 Draw한 object는 계산 되지만, Library에 포함되어 있는 Solder Paste는 계산이 안됩니다.Library에 포함되어 있는 Solder Paste 면적을 계산 하기 위해서는 어떻게 해야 하나요? Dim mskeng...
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