Re: Updating xDx Databook
In xDx use "Tools - Update Libraries" to update xDx Databook with the latest Library information.
View ArticleRe: Export Expedition library parts to other formats
Hi, The HKP files are encrypted ASCII files.This is the old way to export.Now you have to write a script that creates the output.
View ArticleWhat can I do with xPCB Basic Automation?
Hi all, I have only the license for VX.1.1 xDx and xPCB and so xPCB Basic Automation.No license for the Library Manager. I found some Library scripts on the communities, but they are not...
View ArticleForward Annotation to replace existing parts in xPCB
Hi all,I am using xPedition VX.1 with xPCB. In one of my design I had to change a set capacitors which have 201 package type. But when I try to forward annotate ,I get the following error all the time....
View ArticleRe: Export Expedition library parts to other formats
Thanks for the reply.It is helpful, not exactly what I want to hear, because I cannot write scripts.At least I know the answer.
View ArticleRe: Length Matching of Traces
Hi, You can find this in the CES user manual on page 228 (VX1). It works the same for previous releases. I do not know if you have this manual, but I have attached it to this mail. Regards,...
View ArticleRe: Catia V6 ixf implementation
If you need further information about process, i can happily share it.
View ArticleRe: Ground Refinement
Hi Simon, I am able to combine the grounds into two groups. However the issue that I am having is with the ground signals. Once the grounds are combined into two groups (in two different slots), all...
View ArticleRe: Forward Annotation to replace existing parts in xPCB
I have had this problem as well with 7.9.1.Don't know if there is an automated method to sort it out (hopefully someone from Mentor can provide details if there is)The way I have resolved the problem,...
View ArticleRe: Export Expedition library parts to other formats
Hi Greg, I have the same problem.We used the ASCII HKP format to drive our netlist translator.In the old days it was ASCII and everything was working.In EE2007.5 Mentor switched to encrypted HKP but...
View ArticleRe: Ground Refinement
Hi John,I think I need a picture (or some data) to understand what's happening. When you combine devices, their signals are combined. Therefore, if you have a signal (net) that is connected to more...
View ArticleRe: Place Via in conductive shape
Maybe you shouldn't consider Net0 as being "a net".It is just a default flag for conductive features that DON'T have a net assigned. I'm pretty sure you will not have a problem adding vias to actual...
View ArticleRe: Ground Refinement
Thank you Simon. I went back and checked all of my ground devices and nets. I had the properties crossed on one instance. After cleaning this up everything is acting as I would expect (and want)....
View ArticleRe: Place Via in conductive shape
I can confirm the behavior is the same in VX.1 for (Net0) - you should stick to a specific net assignment if possible.
View ArticleLicensing Error - ModelSim
I'm tech support for a company using your software. When I try to install a license (extended/renewed) I receive the attached error re: HostID. I understand that the HostID is the same as the MAC...
View ArticleRe: Catia V6 ixf implementation
We already support IXF for CATIAV6 in Capital, which as you've indicated, uses the instance name as the CATIA Reference Designator. CATIAV6 instance name handling is different from CATIAV5 and so the...
View ArticleRe: Licensing Error - ModelSim
Host ID can be a MAC ID or Dongle ID. In the image all the IDs listed are the USB dongle ID (starts with 9) , which means the license is tied to those dongles.You need to plug in the dongle to use...
View ArticleRe: Catia V6 ixf implementation
Hi - when we introduced our ability to exchange wiring with CATIA V6, we decided to make this feature for Capital and not for VeSys. This was mainly because our VeSys customers are typically in...
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