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Assigning pin numbers to multiple pins

Hi there, I am new to DxDesigner. I am using symbol editor to create an 80 pin connector. I used "Add a pin Array" command and was able to place the pins on the symbol. But the pin numbers field in the...

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Re: Calculation of Impedance of Differential VIA in Hyperlynx

i use 3DEM via simulation hyperlynx tool to create model and see tdr response.so you can see it differential and commont mode. other properties like you said, probably ( i guess) you can take sparam to...

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Re: Assigning pin numbers to multiple pins

Use the Add Properties command to add the pin numbers to the pins in the symbol view. If you're not sure how to use the command look it up in the on-line help, though it should be reasonably easy to...

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Re: Error on generation of Cadence Allegro 15.Xx netlist generated from DX...

I can't help any further on this issues I suggest you contact your customer support representative and log a ticket.

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Re: Is Mentor ready for Windows 10?

Thanks for the info.I hope that more people, who are using VX.1.1 on Windows 10, will share their findings.

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coordinate 0,0

I have several layouts by a few different people and it seems like everyone picks a different point to make the 0,0 coordinate on a board.I always assumed the lower left corner would be it but...

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ODA starter library associated symbol issue in version VX.1.1

I encountered issue with diode symbols in ODA starter library. When I tried to create new part (zener diode) I used Part Editor, assign a PCB Decal, Gate (DIODE-ZENER) and set up pins as requested and...

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Re: coordinate 0,0

It is a personal preference.  PADS has the long standing 'bug' of not supporting negative coordinates in the CAM output, so if you don't use the lower left corner you'll need to use offset in the CAM...

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Re: Pads show up as hatch, WHY???

The hatch grid is set to 1, but hatch should have no effect on this pad. The two rectangles are components with a single pad decal. The footprint should always show up as solid and not hatched sine a...

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Re: USB Dongle Occasionally not detected

There are a couple things you should check: - Make sure the key is plugged directly into the main USB hub on the back of the computer. - Verify that the power management setting are not turning of...

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Re: USB Dongle Occasionally not detected

Thanks.What do you mean “directly into the main USB hub”? I have four USB connectors.It’s not a USB power issue because most of the time it happens it immediately clears and recovers.I guess you’re...

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DxD Tools/Verify drc-002 rule "values" format

I'm trying to follow the 7.9.4 tutorial, but I don't understand the string of acceptable values in the drc-002 rules settingsIt had me change the "Values" string from...

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Re: USB Dongle Occasionally not detected

Which application and version are you running and on which OS?

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Re: USB Dongle Occasionally not detected

Pads 9.4, Windows 7 Professional

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Re: Pads show up as hatch, WHY???

Are they copper shapes 'associated' with the pads?   What is visible through the hatch in your first picture?

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Re: Assigning pin numbers to multiple pins

Hi Rizwan, You can also try creating the symbol from a text file. Within Symbol Editor, you can go to File > Generate Symbol from Pins and select the appropriate file. I have made an Excel template...

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Autorouter, how do i specify it to route on only top and bottom of board in a...

Hi, I inherited a Expedition design.  I would like to grow the board, which I have done and add my portion of the design which together with the parts that were on the board before I took it over would...

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Re: Pads show up as hatch, WHY???

They are NOT copper shapes, the rectangles are the pads.1) Make a part with a single rectangular pad footprint2) Add two of these parts to the design (net list import) Once again, these are not copper...

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Re: DxD Tools/Verify drc-002 rule "values" format

The second method is a little cleaner and allows partial negation of netnames in addition to the $.===================================^(~?[a-zA-Z_0-9+-.]+)$^ is the begininig, $ is the end() is a...

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Re: DxD Tools/Verify drc-002 rule "values" format

Thank You! For the record, I implied that the HELP documentation didn't explain enough, and then I stumbled into the "Regular Expression Syntax" area (missed it the first time) If I understand...

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