Is there a way to have a pad create to a plane on one layer and not another?
I have been asked to recreate a board from a gerber data and a schematic. They provided an older version of the board so basically I have been checking it against the schematic and gbr files. Layers 2...
View ArticleRe: New Floating License Question
I just discovered that the OLE connections between PAD Logic and PADS PCB do not work. It seems OK on Win7, so I guess I'll have to use that for most of the design process. It's just convenient to use...
View ArticleHow to create a Two level directory in DxDataBook
We need to create a Two level directory in DxDataBook, which will help us to group parts better. For example, the top level will be capacitors [Second level: ceramic cap, Electrolytic cap, tantalum...
View ArticlePADS2004sp2 OLE connection fail on Windows 8.x
I have been using PADS2004sp2 for a long time, and even though I am registered and licensed for up to PADS9.2, I prefer the older version for several reasons. I realize that it is not officially...
View ArticleRe: PADS2004sp2 OLE connection fail on Windows 8.x
I found some resources that might shed light on this problem, and possibly provide a solution: OPC and DCOM Hands-on Training Workshops and Courses ConnectionPointContainer, ConnectionPoints, EventSink...
View ArticleRe: VeSys 2.0 Storing data centrally - NOT on the "C" drive
Hi Nuri, can we control the database by read-only for common users and write access for Admins to avoid duplicates? Thanks,Jagadhees.
View ArticleRe: Pyxis Waveform error
Hi, could you specify the problem with more details?*.chi and eldo.out files? Lukas
View ArticleRe: VeSys 2.0 Storing data centrally - NOT on the "C" drive
Hi Jagadhees, Within VeSys 2.0, you can control access using one of three roles (Administrator, Librarian or Designer). Every user requires at least one role... If someone only had "Librarian" access...
View ArticleRe: How to create a Two level directory in DxDataBook
Add a field to your capacitor table just to the right of the part number, and populate that field with the secondary descriptor. Then use the query tools at the top of the columns to select only the...
View ArticleRe: Can't get partquest to work with PADS VX1.2
Clint, I tried and tried to get this part quest tool to work. I went through theuninstall and re-install and it still does not work. Is there a possibilitythat you can do a web -ex session with me to...
View ArticleRe: Same connector to multiple different devices
If this is true then how can analysis simulations be performed on a design and harness that includes a fuse block such as Bussmann RTMR 15300 with 10 different fuses? This would seem to make an...
View ArticleFixed and locked patterns
When locking or fixing traces, the graphics for those traces do not change according to the settings in the Display Control under the Graphic tab > Fixed & Locked patterns. The display change...
View ArticleRe: How to create a Two level directory in DxDataBook
Thanks, Partrick, that's sounds a good idea, I will try later.
View ArticleCould not find Symbols or foot print for my required part number
Hi Gray, Its nice working with mentor tool. I am using pads Vx.1.1 and for part quest am using "PADS Netlist with xDX Databook". My part quest is working fine in terms of download, finding components...
View ArticleRe: eFront Question: I want advice(The following edits are allowed on wiring...
The follows are objects of editing it, too [x]Move connectivity between diagrams bat, yet I cannot understand. The following image?
View ArticleRe: Cavity Mapping Constraint
As per your request and advice from Simon, this is now logged as SR 2829780627Regards,Pat
View ArticlePad Stack on Decal Librery creation is 0 .. how to select and change value
Hi,I need to modified a exiting decan on my library.Inside this decal, there are some terminal that have diameter = 0 mm on pad stack.This terminal is not visible and for this reason I'm not able to...
View ArticleRe: Search for multiple part numbers
We don't support a BOM upload yet, but we have this logged as an enhancement to PartQuest.
View ArticleRe: Pad Stack on Decal Librery creation is 0 .. how to select and change value
Have you tried going to "Setup->Pad Stacks..." ? This should open the Pad Stacks Properties window which lists the pins, as well as gives you the ability to change pad shape, pad size, drill size,...
View ArticleRe: Could not find Symbols or foot print for my required part number
Only parts with this symbol next to the product photo have both a schematic symbol and pcb footprint supplied. As you have observed the part properties are downloaded for all parts. Here's what I do...
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