How to access the width and the lengh of the pad on a script?
hello, somebody knows how to access the "width" and "Length" of a the pad or a parent list of objects For each part in ActiveDocuments.Components OutCell Part.Decal 'outCell part.Widht this...
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Re: How to deal with the AC capacitor in a serial link?
The issue I've found with the SPICE model is that it requires more than just an IC statement on the capacitor node. You also need to add at UIC (Use Initial Conditions) on the .TRAN line of the SPICE...
View ArticleRe: How to deal with the AC capacitor in a serial link?
Attached is the fast charging VHDL-AMS model that I talked about. You'll need to run the Compile.bat file in the zip, then open the FFS and run a simulation. You'll see that the VHDL-AMS cap charges...
View ArticleRe: net0 in nmPEX
I think that net0! is a default imposed by either CalibrePEX or your design kit. Now, since you're not posting comands from a Calibre deck, I'm guessing you're using the Calibre GUI. So, go to PEX...
View ArticleRe: More 7.9.x to VX translations
Actually, I haven't been able to test it because of other commitments :-(
View ArticleDelete duplicates from a StringList Collection
I have a Stringlist Collection that I have populated with every attribute value for all the components in the design in the format: objAttrStringList.Append(".ATT_COM " & RefDesVal & " " &...
View ArticleRe: TI says: HyperLynx is NOT good enough for DDRx Timing Verification!
Hi Pat,thank you for your answer.Could you please help me to understand better hyperlynx weak points below (from TI's BLOG):Unfortunately the DDR wizard makes many assumptions and is incompatible with...
View Article3D step file of the PCB is too large, cannot open in solidworks...
Hi all, recently Im working with a large PCB design and created a 3D step file which contains 150MBs. when I try to open it using Solidworks, Solidworks crashes and could not open it. Is there any...
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Grey out Selection of 'Integrated Project' for PADS Standard License
It would be good to grey out the selection for 'integrated projects' when a user has a 'PADS Standard' Suite license. For new users this will save confusion. There is a license warning message but it...
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Hooking on open ViewDraw or Expedition in C#
Hi evory one, I have ben Scripting for expedition for a wile and I always assumed that there is just one View draw process running at once and if there were more I just told the user to close one.In...
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Got issue downconvert from PADS VX to PADS 9.5 ??
Hi everyone,Recently we updated PADS software from 9.5 to PADS VX. Currently i am working on PADS VX.i down convert the My Board file from PADS VX to Pads Layout 9.5. i got issue while converting as...
View ArticleExtract IBIS model from EBD file with traces
Hey, I got an EBD file from our supplier, but I can't use any of HyperLynx's assistants like the "termination wizard". I am trying to extract the whole path and ibis models referenced in the ebd file,...
View ArticleRe: IPC-2581
We are planning to add IPC-2581 output to PADS Standard & Standard Plus. It's on the road map. I'll let you know when it has been scheduled for a release. In the meantime I'd like to ask the folks...
View ArticleRe: IPC-2581
ODB++ does not work well for me in PADS. I will use gerber or IPC-2581. Depends on what my fabricator supports. Would be nice if Mentor supported "Gerber X2" also as Altium has. Should not be hard to...
View ArticleRe: TI says: HyperLynx is NOT good enough for DDRx Timing Verification!
Hi Oscar--To address TI's statements:>>the DDR wizard makes many assumptionsYes, the DDR Wizard does make assumptions, but all of them are extremely reasonable. For instance, we assume that I/O...
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Re: Calibre RVE opens a new layout window
Hi Larry, If you have a chance to review this TechNote would you let me know if you're seeing the same problem in the same Calibre version as described? Highlighting behavior when using Cadence...
View ArticleRe: Jiffy Splice
Hello, When using dressed connectors I have been experiencing problems with my DRCs. Every Jiffy Splice Connector that I have assigned dressed routes for says it is not located on any branch. Is this...
View ArticleRe: Pads to ODB translation issues.
You can try regenerating your aperture tables. Sometimes weird "thangs" happen. Kudos to you for checking the output with another tool!
View ArticleRe: Got issue downconvert from PADS VX to PADS 9.5 ??
Try running the ASCII export to PADS VX.1, then import, Save and then ASCII export to PADS 9.5. Also, you should be able to open the *.asc file and find the referenced object. If you export the design...
View ArticleRe: Does PartQuest have symbols for PADS Logic?
Mentor sales guys are always quick to say that PADS Logic is not being replaced, abandoned, forgotten, etc.But once again another tool that doesn't work with PADS Logic.
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