Re: PADS DRC ERRORS
I don't think that feature has been implemented... but I'm still running v9.5. I would try changing some of the rules to get the the error count down to something you can be comfortable with. First try...
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Thanks, yes I was planning on tweaking rules on a copy to see where it gets me. But I also just thought about the archive tools in VX.Never used this feaure yet but it sounds like there is a compare...
View ArticleRe: Difference in isntalling on Win7 and Win81
It turns out the problem and solution lies in the enhanced user protection of the OS.Installation are made under admin rights, but the elevated rights do not see the disk mapped for the user rights.So...
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OH OK I will check into that, did not realize the router had that capability.Now would that functionality only work with Pro License, or the High Speed Module added to ES Suitewhere routing per...
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OK yes it does work however only while in router. PADS layout does not get update of ignored errors passed back to it.I really won't use router for this particular effort. But as long as router file is...
View ArticleModeless Command Angle, current status
I am interested in creating a shortcut key that will toggle the modeless command AA and AD, that is Line/Trace Angle from Any Angle to Diagonal Angle.I've figured out how to set up a separate shortcut...
View ArticleRe: How to show comment in RDB for a Calibre DRC command file after encryption?
Hi Andrew, There is a way to do it. I can't post the proprietary SVRF code here in the communities but the details are in the following link to a TechNote, can you get to it?: nmDRC: Is there a way to...
View ArticleRe: How to do "Layer Map" by name
The layer names are applied after the mapping so we can only use numbers for mapping. I wonder if it would be enough for you to use something similar to an alias capability in case you just need to use...
View ArticleRe: Generate fsdb database from Questa-adms
You may have better luck asking this Questa-adms question over in the PCB or PADS community (we see mostly Calibre related questions here in IC Design). Here's a link in case it helps: PCB Systems Design
View ArticlexDX V1 BOM format - Part Lister setup
Hello experts from xDX,I'd like to ask you about setup of Part Lister tool.Lets imagine situation:- I have 3 times the same component in schematics- all of them have the property "Note"- 2 of them have...
View Articlewhat is the right way to short 2 nets with different names
i need to add acommponent like 0R resistor in order to connect power supply sense to the main power net. but in order to connect in in the load area i need to place kind of resistor which can short to...
View ArticleRe: xDX V1 BOM format - Part Lister setup
Attached are two files you can try, you will need to modify the entries to suit your properties. In this case I have used a user defined property called 'PopUnpop', just substitute your 'Note' property...
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Re: Getting cell name from odbc database
If I understand your setup correctly then what you are trying to achieve isn't possible in the Xpedition flow. Though you can add the Cell Name from xDX Databook, this still has to match the cell...
View ArticleRe: xDX V1 BOM format - Part Lister setup
Great Robert,many thanks,this is exactly what I need I always fight with the setup of PartLister Have a nice day and best wishes in a New Year 2016 BRMartin
View ArticleRe: Modeless Command Angle, current status
Have you tried it with the Options dialog box open? I tried this with the box open and it works: select case OptionsDlg.DesignDlg.LineTraceAngle case 0 OptionsDlg.DesignDlg.LineTraceAngle = 2 case 2...
View ArticleRe: what is the right way to short 2 nets with different names
We have had same problem, creating a starpoint in a circuit.How we do it is create your resistor in the standard way (size you want), but for the padstacks ensure that they have no solderpaste or...
View ArticleRe: xDx Designer PADS vx1.2 very slow on open project or create new project
Hi Nicola, I believe the license checkout doesn't happen until you try to open or start a project. Check your license setup, go to (in my case) C:\MentorGraphics\PADSVX.1.2\MGC_HOME.ixn\bin and run...
View ArticleRe: what is the right way to short 2 nets with different names
thanks Gregbut what about the drc comparing to IPC356 the manufecturer will get short between 2 nets
View ArticleRe: Modeless Command Angle, current status
Great catch! That totally works! Even with the Options box open and minimized. And because the dialog box is already open it's very quick. This is the code I used to make it toggle between Any Angle...
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