Re: PADS VX.1.1 Error **INPUT WARNINGS FOUND**
HiIt seems that PADS Layout cannot find the parttype for J1 that you are using in the schematic.It may not exist in the libraries for PADS Layout. Maybe the part does not exist in the libraries...
View ArticleRe: Using VB script to export IDF and DXF formats from Expedition PCB
Hey Patrick, you made it !!! I have my Macros up and running.How do you know ? What kind of Support do I need to get this information from Mentor ?Is there some Documentation I can find this in ?...
View ArticlePADS Pro - Combining nets at a connector pin
Newer user to the PADS Pro process, current and former PADS Layout user. Is it possible to combine two nets at a connector pin, and only at that pin; using PADS Pro? In Layout, this was not possible....
View ArticleRe: Using VB script to export IDF and DXF formats from Expedition PCB
How do you know ? What kind of Support do I need to get this information from Mentor ?Is there some Documentation I can find this in ? In the help files that come with VX, there is the Common...
View ArticleRe: Changing padstack in a PCB design
OK, I lied. Actually I had just never looked into this, so I thought it would be harder. But it's not. Sub change_pin() Dim pstack As MGCPCB.Padstack Dim pstack_name AsString...
View ArticleRe: PADS VX.1.1 Error **INPUT WARNINGS FOUND**
This error is not only for J1 but all my components, including the standard SMT 0805 packages. Example:Can't find part Type item < C0805C101J5GACTU >C8 C0805C101J5GACTU@0805I just verified my...
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L-Edit in Ubuntu
I understand that Ubuntu is not supported by Mentor Graphics for L-Edit. However, at one point, we were able to run L-Edit, S-Edit, and T-Spice (v16.03) in Ubuntu 12.04. This utilized the wine package...
View ArticleImporting Eagle.lbr files into Mentor Graphics Pads/Layout
Hello, I have a ~300 pin FPGA daughter board that I need created in MG Pads/Layout. The manufacturer provided me with an Eagle.lbr file, but nothing for MG. Is there a way to import eagle library files...
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Linker file missing sections
I recently installed Nucleus ReadyStart. I created a Nucleus System project and it builds fine.I then created a Nucleus application using the default Kernel Hello World. When the application compiles I...
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How to set the angle of differential vias
Hello,I would like to know how to set the angle of differential vias. when I try to place differential vias vertically when the differential traces are horizontal, it does not allow me to do so. Is...
View ArticleRe: How to copy a part of schematic from one project to another?
Hello Sir, If we open the different project sheet in current project through block option, then other project sheet opens only in read mode only & don't allow to paste the contents in main project....
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Re: How to set the angle of differential vias
Hi Supun,Use F9 key to toggle via patern ( you should be route mode & plow command should be active) for changing via angle. here are the example 45 degree, 0 degree, 90 degree etc. Thanks &...
View ArticleRe: Changing padstack in a PCB design
Great PatrickNow I have two ways to do it. One, placing padstacks simulating pins, two, using the components from the schematic and replacing the padstacks. I think both way will cover my needs. I will...
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can`t close DxDesigner /viewdraw at the end of script !
Hi, I wanted to write a script which will exit the current runing designe. But if i run the Quit method at the end of the scriptlines I geth this message: any Idea ?is this new in VX ? my script...
View ArticleRe: Properties visibility after verification
Hello Robert, may you explain the settings which influence visability of properties in DxDesigner?As far as I know:- DxDatabook configuration (like you mentioned above)- Symbol property definition (as...
View ArticleRe: Properties visibility after verification
There are several levels of precedence. The settings at the schematic level override all others, i.e. you can change the visibility here for any property no matter how it is defined. This is of course...
View ArticleRe: How to set the angle of differential vias
I asked Support for the same question before.Its not possible. All you can do is to set Pad Entry -> Allow Odd Angle to Via padstack to make a similar view.
View ArticleRe: Properties visibility after verification
So, what is the impact of 'Maintain Property Visibility' in the Databook configuration for a symbol with a missing property and updated via new hierarchical verification -> "update all unique...
View ArticleRe: Properties visibility after verification
Nothing, it will take what is set by the check box in Databook - it only comes into play if there is a difference - say in Databook it is set to make the value visible but in the schematic it is...
View ArticleRe: PADS VX.1.1 Error **INPUT WARNINGS FOUND**
That's weird - unless PADS Logic and PADS Layout do NOT have access to the exact same libraries.If the schematic contains parttypes that do not exist in the libraries in PADS Layout - then such errors...
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