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How to color a string using SKill
Hi Dave, allI have a code to check footprint prints in our library. In my code i will output it into a log file called MCL log file. In the code i have pass/fail messages in which for pass messages, i...
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Concatenation of double quotes (")
Hi All,I want to run a shell command shown belowreports "Component Report" nographic writeAs we know axlshell doesn't allow double quotes inside so I am trying to concatenate with strcat, however I am...
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Compare to different netlist
Hi everyone,I would like to ask some help, I created skill program that will determine if there are swap pins. But the problem is when I try to test two different netlist from two different board its...
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Tools used for developing skill programming
Hi Guys,Does there any tool which can be used to develop the SKILL programs and shows some syntax error or some colour indication if a function or user define function is used?Currently I use notepad++...
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Use xhatch thermal width
Hi everyone,Can anyone help me how to know if use xhatch thermal width is checked.Or there is a property attached to shape to know this is checkedOr there is a API for this one. Thanks.
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Accessing color
Hi DaveI tried to use a code you provided in one of the forum below in 17.2, i'm seeing errors E- *Error* defun: too few arguments (at least 3 expected, 2 given) - (DE_setLayerColour (layer colour))E-...
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Using a script inside a foreach loop.
I am trying to output shape reports for all etch shapes in order to check them for errors.My foreach loop works for normal skill commands but breaks after the first pass when I usemy script to create a...
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Length Matching Through Skill Program
Hi Group,Is it possible to write some skill program to length match the traces? For example, I am looking for some sort of program which allows user to click on particular trace or traces and then tool...
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DIE/BGA text in using SKILL
Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to do a few simple things in APD using SKILL.1) create a new mcm project2) import a die/BGA text file3) create some shapes, vias, etc.I can find information in the...
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display net names from SKILL
Hello,I am looking to control, from a SKILL script/form, the "Display Net Names Functionality" as given in the Setup>Design Parameters checkboxes:In the documentation I found...
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Documentation Location
How does one search the documentation for specific functions?For example, where is the documentation for ipcWait() ?
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TCL script
Hi Group. I am working on TCL script (software PowerDC) and stuck on below commandsigrity::move net {} {A1} // classify A1 as signalNetsIf I want to move all nets as signalNets then what should I...
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Setting all parameters in Allegro Xsection via Skill
Hi Group,There is a command (axlGetXSection) to retrieve all Allegro cross section parameters including thickness, lossTangent, dielectricConst etc.I want to change all parameters through skill command...
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Modify dynamic shape parameters using SKILL
Hi, I'm trying to modify the shape parameters (thermal relief, void controls, etc.) using SKILL. I can access the object but I don't see any properties or parameters to modify (prop is nil). Any ideas...
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Delete all pins in Package
Hi,I am trying to automate some operations and I need to delete all pins and all elements on Silkscreen_top/Silscreen_bottom in Package editor.Could you please help me how to achieve it in skill...
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Text added to pins does not get added to autosilk layer
Hi, I have written a script that adds the net names on pins to the Package Geometry silkscreen layers. However, when the Allegro (v16.6) silkcreen command is run, the text is not transferred to the...
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Skill to run multiple script (.scr) or multiple skill files
Hi,Is there a way to run several script files as Skill or one skill file to run multiple skill files?If so, how do you do this?Currently, I'm running two skill files as a script file but would prefer...
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Skill to run multiple script (.scr) or multiple skill files
Hi,Is there a way to run several script files as Skill or one skill file to run multiple skill files?If so, how do you do this?Currently, I'm running two skill files as a script file but would prefer...
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Finding the backdrill status with skill
Is there away to get the backdrill status in skill?--Jerry
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Looking for the backdrill "ANTI"/"CLEARANCE" using skill
Hi all,I am looking for away to get the backdrill clearance size, or keepout size using skill.I tried axlDBGetPad(pad_odbid 'backdrillclearance "ANTI") and it gives "flash" as the backdrill clearance....
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