AATK poll
What OS are you running? We have had people ask to support Linux in AATK and I am not opposed to it, in fact the majority of the script should work in Linux. We have issues with some of the menus and...
View ArticleDxDatabook: empty field replaced with 0R value
I have a table with a numeric field (Z100MHz) that represents the impedance of ferrite beads components. I checked the "Show Unit for IEC62" and added the field to "Use European for property" textbox...
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Database for DxDatabook
We use DxDatabook to manage the parametric database of our parts. Originally we started out with excel to drive odbc, then we moved to mysql and wrote a custom front end to the database for creating...
View ArticleEfficient method to update Capital Library connector wire fits cavity attributes
We want to update a large amount of Capital Library connector objects. Currently our wire fits cavity attributes are empty and we want to update that information. Is there an efficient method to update...
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Grow/Shrink Rectangle
Trying to write a method that will grow/shrink an object, however there is nothing in the shapes collection. I have added the correct pSafeArrayOfPoints and I can see the array populate, Im not sure...
View ArticleWhy is my current layer "not routeable"?
Using PADS VX.0 I receive the following when attempting to route any net on my bottom layer: "Interactive Route: Current Layer (A) Bottom (4) is not routeable;". Any particular net that I can't route...
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PADS DECAL PREVIEW ZOOM
The PADs decal preview is very useful to check the decal pin number against the electrical symbol. But sometimes the preview appear like this:The pins are displayed as list and you can't zoom the decal...
View ArticleUsing OneDrive for \PADS Projects\ ?
HiHas anyone experience with placing the \PADS Projects\ directory on a OneDrive location?I was wondering if there may be some compatibility issues because OneDrive is constantly synchronizing from the...
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COVER FREE AREA
Hi,I merged 5 different gds files into a unique layout like the image for example I would like to know if it's possible to cover all free area around chips with a specific layer, using a command like...
View ArticleFind and Replace with Wildcard or Regular Expression fails for Properties in...
Hi, I'am using X-ENTP VX.2. When I want to replace pin properties in symbol editor with wildcards it is not working for me. It is working for names only. Example: Find what: ABC0*Replace with:...
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Using z-axis clearance rules
If you ever wondered how Z-Axis rules work in the Constraint Manager take a look at this...
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Manage Central Library in xDxDesigner with Integrated flow
Hello Everyone, I recently switched to integrated flow with the xDxDesigner and Pads Layout (VX1.1). The integrated flow indeed provides lots of convenienceby centrally manage all symbols, decals and...
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PADS 3D, custom attribute in silkscreen layer
Hi,I tried the PADS 3D function with PADS VX.2.I have a part with an attribute: "Part Number" and it value is on the silkscreen layer.Now the PADS 3D view doesn't show this attribute value.If I change...
View ArticleHow much DRC warnings have your average design?
im interested how clear are you designing.Sometimes its easier to accept DRCs then change CES/settings.
View ArticleWhere do you spend most of your time in Layout and Routing?
Please indicate where most of your time is spent in Layout and Routing.
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Hyperlynx differential impedance calculation mistake
!Hi,I'm simulating an exported from Altium designer 16.1 Rigid Flex PCB board, which contains suppose to be 100 ohm diff pairs . The Hyperlink calculates its Zdiff as 82 ohm for some reason .1. The...
View ArticleLinking Different Standard Reference Schematic to Single Schematic
Hello All , We are using PADS 9.2 and we want to link different schematic to single schematic . Is it possible ? Suppose we have a standard reference schematic for every circuit diagram with the...
View ArticleClearance between Signals
Hello All , I have a doubt regarding clearance between different single ended signals . Right now we are keeping the same clearance between the traces as that of the signal trace width . For Example ....
View ArticleHow do I "overlap" vias with testpoints.
The testpoints are only on the bottom side. The company does not want to use vias for testpoints, nor do they want to have a trace go from a via to a test point (antennas). I have been instructed to...
View ArticleWhat schematic capture tool do you use?
I think it would be interesting to have an idea what PADS users are using for their schematics.
View ArticleHow to export a complete net from layout which was found by Calibre LVS finder?
Hi,I ran Calibre LVS and from Calibre RVE finder i highlighted a net, now i want to export the net into a new gds with all the layers present in the net, Is it possible?If possible can you please let...
View ArticleLoad Color Scheme in DxDesigner
I want to load a Special Color Scheme in an Automation script (vbs), before the User is exporting to a Pdf. questions:1) how to catch if the User clicks Export/Pdf? - is there a CommandListener like in...
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Capital launcher question
In vesys I was able to open just one the schematic program and it would check out a harness license as well so i could work in both the schem and harness in one window. How am i able to do this in...
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How do I add properties to a wire in Vesys Design
I'm trying to add color and wire size, and then have it displayed on my schematic. However, when I put information into the respective properties in the properties dialogue, I'm unable to save the...
View ArticleHow to update a "Description" attribute of PartNumber using Custom Action
HelloI have a list of Part Numbers and their description attributes in a CSV fileThese partnumbers exist in Capital Library I want to update particular Attribute "Description" of all those parts using...
View ArticleVX.2 xDxDesigner - select component grays out all others
With VX.2 xDxDesigner, selecting a component results in all existing components to be grayed out. This needsto be set so that this can be reset to not-grayed out.
View ArticleCapital Design > Wire Properties > Wire List from Report Builder > To create...
Hi Dear all, I'm generating a wire list from report builder of capital design(diagrams) and I'm getting duplicated wires in this list...I understood this duplicated wires doesnt have in properties the...
View ArticleVX.2 start-up script relaunched on symbol edit
In xDxDesigner i have a custom start-up script that open when you open a project. In the new version VX.2 when you RMB on component and select Symbol -> edit library symbol the start-up script is...
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VX.2 "Replace Part.." not available
I would like to use the Replace functionality in the new version of xDxdesigner VX.2 but If i RMB on symbol there is no option "Replace Part..." as Mentor Videos show. I can see only Replace...
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Can I run an executable or batch file at startup?
Currently when I want to open DxDesigner, I run a exectuable (of batch file) that copies some files from a network drive to my local drive and then invokes viewdraw.exe. For a couple of reasons, it...
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