Re: How do I prevent components from being unrouted in Pads Layout during...
Using the forward annotate ECO process to update parts can cause this kind of disconnect, though if only the silkscreen was changed I don't see why you would get a rip up. If you were say... changing...
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Re: PADS 3D export
From what I have found there is no way to get a non-plated mounting hole to show up in the 3D model. You can however get a plated through hole to show up in the 3D model if you add an attribute called...
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PADS 3D Model Mapping
As a service bureau I work for many different companies. At times am asked to supply the library created for that company while working on their jobs so they can use it in future designs that go to...
View ArticleRe: Create dynamic DRC run directory
Hi - I haven't actually tried this, but I would try this using a customization file. The customization file can read the viewname from the GUI with a CUSTOM::getRunsetVarValue command (drcLayoutView is...
View ArticleRe: PADS PCB Design software and regulated standards
I see no reference to these standards in our documentation. I check with another resource to be sure. Regards,Joy
View ArticleAre you using PADS Professional?
This video describes how to setup and install PADS Professional with PartQuest. Xpedition uses a similar method as PADS Professional when working with PartQuest....
View ArticleRe: About post layout simulation in pyxis v10.2
I took a look, and the first several pages of the file are all the same error: Unable to open file $FILTER/ota/inverter/inverter.cal/inverter.pex.netlist Does the file exist at that location? Are the...
View Articlewhat do the files in svdb dir mean?
In the svdb dir I see following files:<cell>.lvsf<cell>.dv<cell>.extf<cell>.hc need to know what the aforementioned are used for and if there's any documentation on the same.
View ArticleRe: PADS PCB Design software and regulated standards
Noel, These type of standards typically refer to the tracking and signoff off data. A PLM, MRP, etc system tracks data and may have electronic signoff, and would need to meet the requirements you are...
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Joy, Jim - Thanks for the response!
View ArticleRe: MENTOR GRAPHICS NETWORKING BETWEEN CLIENT AND LICENSE SERVER
This message makes me suspect that the first line in your license file (the line with SERVER on it) is not defined correctly, because you get: "localhost.localdomain": Not a valid server hostname,...
View ArticleRe: Are you using PADS Professional?
Pads Professional i(a lite version of XpeditionPCB)is a greate tool. More and more users of traditional Pads tool should turn to migrate to this tool soon.yanfeng
View ArticleRe: capital-H and CHS could be able to in same client or server?
Lujain, You may get more response to this question on the Capital Best Practices forum. Best regards, Ken Foster Mentor Graphics Global Support and Services
View ArticleHow can i used part/decal generated in LP WIZARD 10.2 in pads layout v9.5?
I have pads layout V9.5 & LP Wizard v10.2. So, how i can used part/decal generated in LP wizard 10.2 to pads layout v9.5. is there any way so i can load total library of LP WIZARD 10.2 to pads...
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Tracking Mentor Product licenses in FlexNet Manager
We currently using FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications to centrally manage all the licenses we have for the various applications. In FlexNet Manager you may create reports for the features of...
View ArticleRe: Interfacing a Custom Interface PCB with test fixture with double-sided nails
Gabe, I know you solved your problem but I am curious how you added vias.I wanted a script to add test point vias similar to the test point option and had a devil of a time figuring out how to do it....
View ArticleScript to list or highlight nets with protected status
Let's say I have a bunch of protected traces due to length matching, but some go to 0603 caps. I want to change the decal for all 0603 caps but Pads won't let me change the ones tied to protected...
View ArticleRe: what do the files in svdb dir mean?
Most of them are mentioned in the SVRF manual in the discussion of "Mask SVDB Directory". Some of them (the cross-reference ones) are also in the Calibre Verification User's Manual.
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Pads Logic select parts depeding on ref des prefix or number range etc
hi folks Is there a easy way or macro that can be used to select all R's or all C's or all 0402 R's .Reason is in layout the new parts that added to design require me to reset the label size and...
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