Drawing Editor Font Arial - Extended Print is another Font, why?
I switched some different options at the Extended Setup Dialog, I tried different things, but without required result. I just want at the PDF-print, that my Text (Font: Arial) which is placed on my...
View ArticleCan traces defined as diff pairs after routing "link" to one another as do...
Can traces defined as diff pairs after routing "link" to one another as do diff pairs defined before routing?I roughed-in several traces and afterward defined them as diff pairs in CES. However they do...
View ArticleHow to locate and restore original size of scaled symbols?
If a symbol is added to a schematic the user has the option to scale the symbol. This keeps the symbol origin on grid, but shifts everything else, including the pins, to an off grid location making...
View ArticleReuseable block reference designator after re-sequencing.
Hi all, I am using Mentor graphics EE7.9.4.I used physical reusable block from central library in my design.I did re-numbering reference designator and back annotation. After back annotation i searched...
View ArticleIn 9.x Linesim, The VRM Location always Be Totally Changed in Powerscope
VRM location is totally different between what you put on the cavas and what be displayed in the Powerscope. The symptom is found in 9.0, 9.1 and Beta 9.2. I have asked @Steve about this strange...
View ArticleCongratulations to the 2014 winners of the Technology Leadership Awards!
Mentor Graphics would like to heartily thank everybody who submitted their designs to the 2014 Technology Leadership Awards. We're proud to announce the winners in each category: Category: Best Overall...
View ArticleDXF to Board Outline in Vx
Hi How to create a Board Outline from a DXF in Xpedition 9.5 was not a big of a deal.Now I tryed to do it in the new VX Releas and after 45 min i gave up i couled not do it. any one with walk throw...
View ArticleCannot run DMS Desktop on IE 8; Unable to launch.
Hello, So, a problem has emerged where DMS Desktop will not run on IE8 or IE10 due to it not supporting Java 7, yet it is necessary for some activities. I have installed Java 6, and I have attempted...
View Articlehow to find version information of Dxdesigner and ExpeditionPCB from automation
how to find the version information(including update name) of ExpeditionPCB from automation? I only find the major version, such as 2007.11.0, 2007.12.0. But I also want to get more, which looks like...
View ArticleControlling the Display Setting with automation
Hello all, I want to control the DisplayControl setting by means of automation.The following snippet will turn of the visibility of the User Draft Layers Object but does not change the state of the...
View ArticleHyperlynx 9.0.1 Importing iCES From Xpedition XPCB
Let me start by saying I am new to hyperlynx. I have a board that is fully routed with all the iCES constraints set (Diff pairs, Series..etc). I am using Xpedition XPCB Layout 200 to make a hyp file....
View ArticleQuery about Die photograph from Pyxis Layout
Initially, I've made the schematic of the basic functional block in MOS level. Then its layout has been made and simulated properly. It passed all rule checks.Using this block, the final circuit...
View ArticleStart action after Schematic is opened and displayed
Hi all,I like to start some action after a project is loaded and schematic is initially displayed.Unfortunately DxDesigner does enter Sub.Sub Application_AfterDocumentOpened(VDDT_SCHEMATIC)....[some...
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 ArticleBridging copper
I have Expedition EE7.9.4. Is there any feature similar to the copper bridge in PADS as described in this link? Connecting different GND planes together? Our corporate library has some via-based "star...
View ArticleSingle schematic to drive two PCB configurations
Hi, We are planning for two PCB configurations for a same schematic so as to study two different placement strategies.Is there a way in DxDesigner Expedition flow to allow this happen? Dxdesigner can...
View ArticleAbout DxDesigner Automation Script
Hi, I am using OnVariantChanged Event.I want event to be triggered on any changes in Variant name or description.But It is not not getting triggered.And I am not finding cause. any one have idea?
View ArticleHow to setup a specific design center in a layout template for Valor NPI...
In our PCB platform we use pre-defined layout templates which represent technology classes for PCB designs to choose from. We want to implement Valor NPI Integration for the user community. Therefore...
View ArticleDecal level component keepouts.
I tried to get decal level component keepouts to allow me to place components under a component if there height is lower than a specified value. Has anyone been able to get this to work ?
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...
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