Re: Migration from Netlist based design to Central library based
I understand there goal, make the central library match the pads flow, but lets face it , the PADS layout needs only DXdesigner attributes translated to PADS layout attributes. and dx designer needs...
View ArticleRe: How to copy a xDx Designer - xPCB project
I have just finished working through the "Getting Started" tutorial in 7.9.5 Here's the Scenario:Now I want to "experiment" with that layout, so I used the File/Save a Copy command in Expedition, and...
View ArticleRe: Migration from Netlist based design to Central library based
Hi Pete,Just for reference,Some additional info for you.I exported the two part libraries to text version “.p” files so I can compare what did and did not get migrated. The “Canfield_libs_MO0” is the...
View ArticleRe: Unable to adjust number of section in borders (VX1.1)
The sheet border is simply a symbol and changes to it need to happen in the symbol editor. Which sheet border symbol are you using? My b-size seems to have 5x3.25 squares. Are you talking about the...
View ArticleClear all locks in Capital
How do I clear all locks for a user in Capital, similar to the “Clear Locks” button that is available in VeSys 2.0?
View ArticleExpedition Autorouter - don't want via in pad
I foolishly auto-routed without realizing that the autorouter would put a via in a surface mount pad. Two questions: 1. How can I clean up my design to undo the via in pads that autoroute put down....
View ArticleRe: Clear all locks in Capital
This is done within Capital User as you have correctly identified based upon your picture.I would draw your attention to TechNote MG590916 in SupportNet. Before performing the following, make sure the...
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4K monitors and PADS tools
I'm going to be purchasing a new 27" monitor to replace a 24" monitor that has died. I currently have a 2560 X 1440 27" monitor, and am wondering if anyone has experience using PADS on a 4K, 3840 X...
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Re: How to copy a xDx Designer - xPCB project
I'm not trying to edit a pcb file or a project file.I don't know how I could have asked my questions any more precisely, but I'll try again Let's assume I want to use the tutorial as a starting place...
View ArticleRe: Fractured schematic part
Hello Mr. Davies, When I created the fractured symbol through the wizard, I name of the fractured symbol were not name the same. For example AD1054 would be the main one and the first fractured would...
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So you will need to add the other two symbols in the access database as in my picture for the processor.
View ArticleRe: How to copy a xDx Designer - xPCB project
Firstly you asked how to fix the broken links, assuming there are any, editing the files is the last resort. To avoid broken links do the renames in two steps: You should do it in these steps:Rename...
View ArticleRe: Fractured schematic part
Should I copy and paste the part on the access database and rename the symbol for each fractured symbol?
View ArticleRe: Fractured schematic part
I did add the other symbol to the access the database and now show the fractured symbol. However when I placed all the fractured part to the schematic and run the verify tools on the DxDataBook it gave...
View ArticleRe: Kernalbase.ddl
Hi MR, The following TechNote might help. If not, I recommend you open a Service Request on SupportNet. https://supportnet.mentor.com/portal?do=reference.technote&id=MG584576 Cheers,Andrew
View ArticleRe: How to change the default Design name in Layer Stackup Xpedition VX.1.1
Hello Wim, Off the top of my head, I am not aware of a way to customize the Layer Stackup print; I think it's a pretty 'canned' output, but we'd have to research this a little to conrfirm. You'd need...
View ArticleRe: Fractured schematic part
There are two use models for Hetero's and DxDataBook, TechNote mg26021 details both. We recommend Method 1 where each fracture has a line in the database to avoid the Verify errors
View ArticleIs there a way to export the Component Library to an excel or text file?
Our company is implementing a new parts tracking system and as such we need to load our part library into it. Is there a way to export our components library into an excel or text file? I know we can...
View ArticleRe: xDxdesigner Variant Manager Template file location ?
Found my own answer, put the cfg files in WDIR..
View ArticleRe: [DxDesigner] How to set Replace Symbol menu inactive?
Hi,Deletion of this menu is possible. Dim cmpPop, ctl, ctl2 On Error Resume Next Set cmpPop = Application.CommandBars("Component Popup") For Each ctl In cmpPop.Controls If...
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