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How can i read the width & the height value using skill
hi Dave, allI am using 17.2 padstack editor . How can i read the width & the height value using skill code?I am having decimal points issues on custom shapes, when ever there is a shape with X...
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How to find if Padstack is used or not?
How to find if the padstack in a design is used or not using Allegro Skill?Thanks,Kirti
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Parse a line in XML format
When I try to parse a line in a file in XML format I get an error:E- *Error* parseString: argument #1 should be either a string or a symbol (type template = "SS") - ("global_min_aper")The code I am...
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How to delete a padstack
Hello,I want to delete a padstack in Allegro design which is not used.Is there an Allergo skill function to delete specific padstack?Thanks,Kirti
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How to use Skill to import updated IPC2581 XML file
I am trying to create a skill function to automate updating the stackup in Allegro PCB Designer using an IPC-2581. The program will grab an ipc2581.xml file that was previously updated earlier in the...
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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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Need only one particular pin of ref des (TESTER) of a given net name
I need to make a utility in which only tester ref des will given as output when I input the nets.For example: Net name +5v is input net and output will be J225 no capacitors, resistors, or any...
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Export used class and sub class
I would like to see what are all the class/sub class is used in the allegro footprint.
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Creating Context skill in SPB17.2
Is there anybody created a context skill and run to 17.2 version without getting any error?or still not yet fix with the latest hotfix 30?Thank you
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Creating a Mitred Microstrip 45 degree bend in Cadence Allegro without using...
Is there a skill file that will take an 8 mil trace on a 45 degree bend and create a mitered trace? If not, how difficult would it be to write a skill file to do this? I don't have any skill...
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