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Run PartQuest from within PADS Layout DX.1
I am trying to use PartQuest within PADS Layout to download decals from Digikey. This feature worked when I first installed the DX.1 release. It has stopped working. Now when I open PADS > Tools and...
View ArticleIs Mentor ready for Windows 10?
Microsoft announced Windows 10 definitely in the summer, but possibly late July 2015.Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs will get direct upgrade to Windows 10.Are all Mentor tools at that time ready for Windows...
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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:...
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Sub-component problem
Hi! I've made a sub-component for a connector. The component (which I use as a sub-component in this case) has a symbol attached to it (and the symbol has the same name as the component of course)....
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symbol editor
Xpedition Enterprise VX.1.1的symbol editor有两种吗？见下图，第一副图是别人的，和EE7.9的一样，能画出填充的多边形；第二幅是我的，界面和xDX Designer VX.1.1类似，能用直线画多边形，但无法填充多边形。另外，每次打开一个symbol，除了当前选项卡外，旁边还有一个选项卡不知道是干啥用的。
View ArticleHyperlynx, Stackup editor, Loss Curve, data export
Hi, Is there a way to export the loss curve data to Excel? Thanks,UH
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 ArticleGraphic line styles for boxes do not change, even when the properties are...
Dx-Designer allows users to draw boxes in the schematic. But the line style used for them do not reflect as a real time view, both on schematic and PDF.There is no visible difference noticed between...
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how to import .bxl file to mentor 7.9.4 central library
reference web address: http://www.ti.com/product/omap3530 CAD/CAE SymbolsI use Ultra Librarian(5.3.163) Reader export OMAP3530_CBB_515.bxl to mentor format. in Libratian Reader, the set shows below:In...
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How to select locked hanging traces
Hi all, There is a hanging trace as shown in the following image. It is locked and not connected to any net. Now I want to delete it. But I couldn't select it order to unlock and delete. How can I...
View ArticlexDM Library and xDX Designer issue
When I'm creating the top module in xDx Designer, there was an error "No part data.No Part Number, Part Name, nor Part Label has been entered.Please enter some data to enable packaging" I went back to...
View ArticleDifferential pair simulation
Hi all, When I try to simulate a differential pair (from IC to a pair of SMA connectors) , it generates the following error. In the assigned ibis model pins are defined as differential. What could be...
View ArticleTuning differential pairs
Hi all,Is there a option available in xPCB VX.1 to length match differential pairs as soon as they get differentiated ? For a instance , when there is a 45 degree bent. Thank you
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To autoroute or not to autoroute?
Our latest PADS blog series aims to answer this important question. If you've been following the series up to this point, Steve has just posted the final installment, which discusses the ease-of-use...
View ArticleSchematic Variant:Replace part..
Hello, We use dxdesigner and DMS database for schematic capture. We want to create variants. Removing component is easy. However, replacing component needs Library Data source configuration...
View ArticleHow do I simulate hetero devices?
I am trying to simulate two parts of a heterogeneous device such as a dual op amp. My 1st symbol (OPAMP_Dual_A.1) contains power pins but my second symbol (OPAMP_Dual_B.1) does not. What do I have to...
View ArticleappPED = CreateObject("MGCPCBLibraries.PartsEditorDlg") in VX not work?
Hi Guys, I are on rewriting all our scripting emperium to new VX release. With most of scripts I did not have a problem.But with our library-Checker versus SAP I have. In Expedition 7.9.4 Script is...
View ArticleIs PADS Professional the same as ES, but includes the AutoRouter??
Is PADS professional the same as ES, but includes the AutoRouter??
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DC2DX Library & Schematic Translator Issues
HI, I am trying to translate our library from DC to DX in 7.9.5 and I am having an issue with some of the parts not translating correctly. I am also try to translate a schematic over to see what issues...
View ArticleProblem with exported part 3D
Hello All , Exported .emn & .emp files when viewed in ProE does not take the exact PCB Decal shape . Part outline is a closed shape in a particular layer with no other segments in that layer. 3D...
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