Re: Changing padstack in a PCB design
There is an example of how to do this in the AATK scripts. In \vbs\Route\, there are several ReplaceVia scripts. You can open one of them to see the full deal. I use ReplaceVias -...
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Any action on this? I still cannot find more than 3 IDEAS when I search with "MFL".I've confirmed that All Content switches are turned on.Regards,Pat
View ArticleRe: Changing padstack in a PCB design
Hello Patrick,many thanks for your fast response.What I really want to do is to modify the pin padstack. The purpose for that is to créate a template for coupon test using allways the same schematic...
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Can you please inform which are these two columns?Thanks.
View ArticleRe: System Requirements formula uses 1.2 in explanation but 0.8 in examples.
That's a typo in the first formula. The coefficient should be 0.8.I will correct and upload a new version.Note that if Motonami-san cannot access the forum, he should send an email to...
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Thanks Chris!Motonami-san is good now. He and few others had access issues last week but they are resolved now.Cheers!Pat
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Identification of Schematics
Hello, I need for a current script-project an unique identification of different schematics in DxDesigner. I first thought of using the name of the schematic, but it can be changed by the user....
View ArticleRe: Properties visibility after verification
See the attached picture - you have to edit the Databook configuration from the context menu on the right mouse button - Configure - Edit Configuration.
View ArticleHow to set via space in differential pair routing
Hi, I'm facing an issue when setting the differential via spacing. I determined the via spacing using simulations. But I could not find any option to set the via space in XPCB. Is there any option to...
View ArticleRe: node-locked license error after change from LM_LICENSE_FILE to...
Hi Guy,thanks for the help.Finally we solved the issue on our side. Root cause was that we are building as root but setting environment variable MGLS_LICENSE_FILE as non-root user. Either setting...
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Re: Using VB script to export IDF and DXF formats from Expedition PCB
Hello Patrick,thanks for the good pieces of code. I diddnt know that something like this ie existing, so I am happy.My focus is also on .Net (vb or c#), so I can directely start working with your...
View ArticleRe: How to set via space in differential pair routing
i think clearance is a minimal, that defined in CES via to via
View ArticleRe: Using VB script to export IDF and DXF formats from Expedition PCB
There are a number of ways this can be tripped up with the VX release. Here is how I would attack it: 1. Make sure your project has references to the COM objects from the current release of Xpedition....
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Re: Changing padstack in a PCB design
For that I would most likely skip the schematic step and use automation to place the desired objects on the board directly. Such as placing padstacks as above, then connecting them with traces and...
View ArticlePADS VX.1.1 Error **INPUT WARNINGS FOUND**
I'm new to creating a layout. I am trying to forward my schematic to PCB but I'm getting an error. The Process Indicator is all checked out. There are no errors in the PCB.ERR file.The errors are in...
View ArticleArea Cut Trace Command
Hello,When trying to use the "Area Cut Trace" command the job locks up. In the lower tab it states that the command is processing but it just sits there @ 0%. I eventually have to just manually crash...
View ArticleRe: Changing padstack in a PCB design
Hello Patrick,I am agree with you about avoiding coupon test in the pcb design. We create the coupon test apart in other PCB and we send design and PCB to the manufacturers who panelize the work...
View Article4K Display Resolution
We use Monitors which habe 4K resolution.Pads Layout is very tiny, several Dialogs are unuseable.Exists there any possible ways to increase Dialogs and Menüs to support 4K Monitors.
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Re: how can I close DxDesigner /viewdraw at the end of script?
Hi Satoru, I wanted to write a script which will exit the current runing designe. But if i run your lines I geth this message: any Idea ? my script snipped Dim dxdapp, PrjData, PrjPathset dxdapp =...
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