I want to modify the Part List Exclude in the Property Definition Editor in...
In the Property Definition Editor there is a property called " Part List Exclude". When I add this as an attribute to a symbol on the schematic, the symbol is excluded from the Part Lister. This...
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The upside is that the two fields I'd like to add external information to are part of the file already - the PartName and the Description field. I don't see where I can access the files that produce...
View ArticleRe: DXF to copper pour outline
boris: I need to create a copper pour border around the perimeter of an oddly shaped PCB.I've created a DXF that contains two loops (PCB outline and an offset line, the width of the border).How do I...
View ArticleRe: Is Mentor ready for Windows 10?
Windows 10 can now be installed in my system.Is VX.1.1 ready for Windows 10? Since the first question, 4 months ago, no reaction from Mentor If I look in the "Xpedition Enterprise System Requirements...
View ArticlePADS logic BOM Display issue
Posted on behalf of hou william I create a new BOM , but component of reference is C1-C10 .how can set , C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C6,C7,C8,C9,C10 Thanks' Message was edited by: Robert Davies Moved from...
View ArticleRe: PADS logic BOM Display issue
From jduquette On the <File><Reports> dialog, Hit the <Setup> button next to the check box for Bill of Materials. Select the 'Format' tab and then check the box for 'Separate Ref....
View ArticleHow to add new item ( component attributes) from EXCEL import
Posted on behalf of hou william PADS LOGIC ,,,how to add new item ( component attributes ) from EXCEL import how can i do ... ? 1. a new schematic ( BOM) export to TXT or EXCEL , this is ok !!2. but...
View ArticleRe: How to add new item ( component attributes) from EXCEL import
Posted on behalf of Jim Granville.as we lost all comments in moving this to the discussion forum. Depends on how many you need to do, and how often ? * For just a few, you can copy/paste one element...
View ArticleRe: revision (or version) control
Hi, thank you for your answer. It's right that GIT, SVN (SubVersion) and TFS are similar to each other, although they differ in some points - but all are repositories. As I understand your statement,...
View ArticleDxDesigner / Symbol Editor - New property
Hi everyone, I'd like to modify a library symbol as follows, for example a capacitor. Capacitors can have "Value" and "Material" (besides some other information) defined in the data base (DxDataBook)....
View ArticleRe: DxDesigner / Symbol Editor - New property
You need to add this new property to your list of available properties using the Property Definition Editor - if using a Central Library then from within Library Manager/xDM Library depending on which...
View ArticleRe: DxDesigner / Symbol Editor - New property
Thank you very much for your answer - really quick!
View ArticleExpedition - How do I select and move a bunch of components over on the PCB...
I need to "shoehorn" in a few components in the PCB layout. I spent a lot of time actual routing the design and would like to save as much as possible. So I selected the components on the PCB that I...
View ArticleRe: revision (or version) control
You understand my usage. I also keep my libraries in their own working copy, and (occasionally) commit them to the repository; typically after a design is complete. I've had no issues with a team of...
View ArticleRe: Expedition - How do I select and move a bunch of components over on the...
First, don't be afraid to just try the move and see what happens. You can always UNDO If you use the command under the EDIT menu called "Circuit Move and Copy" it will definitely work,but I always have...
View ArticleRe: Is Mentor ready for Windows 10?
We are actively testing VX.1.2 on Windows 10 and assuming we don't find any issues it will be officially supported then. Windows 8.1 was officially supported with VX.1.1. Personally I've only found...
View ArticleRe: Expedition - How do I select and move a bunch of components over on the...
Thanks Jack, This community is invaluable. I took your advice and saved my original design and made a copy of it to "play" around with moving the components. Ken
View ArticleSymbol Editor Preferences
What file controls the Symbol Editor preferences features? I would like to set the preferences up so everyone gets same settings when they create a new symbol. Thanks kirby
View ArticleRe: PADs ascii output manipulation
Thanks to you both.I have pursued using a script and my customer now appears to be happy with the results.Thanks for the feedback.Wayne.
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