Re: appPED = CreateObject("MGCPCBLibraries.PartsEditorDlg") in VX not work?
You will need to make some changes to the way your scripts work. There is now a big push to enable automation tools to reference multiple installed versions of the Mentor software on the fly. This is...
View ArticleRe: appPED = CreateObject("MGCPCBLibraries.PartsEditorDlg") in VX not work?
Are you running your scripts through the MGC PCB Command Window or through MGC Launch? Environment variables are no longer set while installing or running the VX tools to allow for side by side...
View ArticleRe: appPED = CreateObject("MGCPCBLibraries.PartsEditorDlg") in VX not work?
Neither. I run them just like I always have, externally, with the same hooks GetObject for running applications, CreateObject for ones that I am starting. Like this: com_version = 9mskeng =...
View ArticleRe: appPED = CreateObject("MGCPCBLibraries.PartsEditorDlg") in VX not work?
No problem Patrick. As I mentioned, in VX we (the users and even mentor employees like myself) have to run our compiled programs through wrappers or through the new command window for them to work...
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Re: appPED = CreateObject("MGCPCBLibraries.PartsEditorDlg") in VX not work?
So when you get the SDD_Version, what do you do with it? Like I said above, even when I know the correct version, and put it in the code, it still doesn't work. And, how exactly do you run it through...
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Re: appPED = CreateObject("MGCPCBLibraries.PartsEditorDlg") in VX not work?
With VX1.1, the COM version is different than VX.1, so this can let you know what version the user is running. In my case, I just look to ensure that the environment variable is set so that I know my...
View ArticleRe: Problem with exported part 3D
Vladimir/Bob, I'm trying to setup a process for sharing files between PADS 9.5 and Creo 2.0 (I'm the mechanical with 20 years of Pro/Engineer experience and zero PADS experience). Based on your post,...
View ArticleRe: To autoroute or not to autoroute?
Part 3 has a really neat little video demo too! Check it out here.
View ArticleRe: appPED = CreateObject("MGCPCBLibraries.PartsEditorDlg") in VX not work?
Hi Guys, THX for your help.At first, all my other scripting is working with licensing Automation like listed at the end. Only my Library Script will do not.I going through "Add Reference" and then...
View ArticleRe: how to import .bxl file to mentor 7.9.4 central library
Hello All,Because EE7.9.4 Imports and Exports encrypted - you can use older version like Expedition 2005 on the same library.After the convert you can switch to EE7.9.4 and open the library - you will...
View ArticleRe: how to import .bxl file to mentor 7.9.4 central library
You can make a request for the HKP encryption license through the Communities site at https://communities.mentor.com/docs/DOC-2044
View ArticleWriting a DRC rule card to automaticly create a blocking layer
Hi, Not sure if this is the right place to post this. I am currently writing a simple calibre DRC card but have come to an abrupt stop. I would like to identify the perimeter of all the layout cells in...
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Wire colour doesen't appear correctly in Vesys Harness
Hi everyone! I had to reinstall Vesys 2.0 today. After that I made a new project, and from the project a harness design. But in the harness design the wire colours are wrong. I don't know what caused...
View ArticleRe: appPED = CreateObject("MGCPCBLibraries.PartsEditorDlg") in VX not work?
Hi, Ok. I tried: Add as COM-Object, as dll ... and nothing works. I Attache my complete proejct. May be someone of you find my problem ? BR Michi
View ArticleRe: Writing a DRC rule card to automaticly create a blocking layer
Hi All, Found the answer. DIGLIB = EXTENT CELL "C14SOI_12T*" Regards, David
View ArticleForm open two times on PROJECTCHANGED Event
Hi, i setted up a vbs script to run on Dxdesigner startup. The vbs script open a form (Myform) on ProjectChanged event. When i click on recent project on Dxesigner Welcome page Myform is opened two...
View ArticleOffset shape (inside or outside)?
Is there a way in Pads scripting to be able to "offset" or "buffer" a shape to the inside or outside? Say I wanted to take an board outline and offset to the outside by 5 mils, right now I would have...
View ArticleNetlist
I'm using DC, Expedition 7.9.5 Is it possible to create a netlist to export from either DC or Expedition?The PCB manufacturer wants one for connection testing.
View ArticleCustomizing Solder Mask?
To simplify, I want to have full solder mask in some component areas but in other areas I just want solder Dams. How do I manage this? I have over 600 passives on this board so I cannot suppress...
View ArticleRe: Problem with exported part 3D
Hi Joseph, If you want to take advantage of full collaboration of items back and forth I would suggest you use the IDX format, which is used for PADS MCAD Collaborator and PTC Creo ECAD MCAD...
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