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Obtaining Symbol Coordinates
Hello All,I can obtain a specific symbol coordinates from the Symbol Attribute 'xy' ( symbolDbid->xy).However, I do not know if this xy coordinate is the 'Symbol Origin' or 'Body Center' or 'Pin...
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Oblong XY report
hi,I would like to get oblongs CENTER POINT xy location report I don't know how to get can any one please guide me how to get center of oblongs XY.
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Launching executable Program through SKILL
Hi all,I'd like to launch programs through SKILL code on PCB environmentfor example, if I want to launch the padstack, with which function can I launch the program padstack.exe?(the path is,...
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Unlocking Design File.
Hi,My Design file is locked. I'm not able to unlock.By Trying to Unlock in File ->properties it comes Cannot unlock Dialog box. please see the attached image.Is there any way to unlock by skill...
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Ok, find_DRC.il gives me everything but the two nets that are overlapping.
In Allegro, you can select a DRC Error flag and get a detailed report. In the find_DRC.il example, works great but I need to find the two nets that are causing the error (intentional overlap). In...
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treeview - how to traverse a tree
HiI've created a treeview. The tree consists of a random number of parents, each with a number of children that can selected/deselected.All items are selected by default. The idea is that the user...
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Does anyone know if there is a way to add "OK_UNASSIGNED_SHAPE" using skill?
I'm using SKILL to generate some shapes using axlDBCreateRectangle(), converting it to dynamic using axlShapeChangeDynamicType(). I then want to add the "OK_UNASSIGNED_SHAPE" property to the shape....
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How to create exception shape area from dynamic shape?
Hi All,normally I use the dynamic shape when we place the copper on the board with KEEPIN ROUTE prop.but how can I set the exception area from dynamic copper area?for instance, I want to except that...
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How to refresh the SKILL form?
Hi all,I made some small GUI Form for convert to units,I almost done but, I don't know how to refresh the form window.after selecting the toggle button and putting the value in the box, hit the...
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Select Pin TextBlock with SKILL
I am trying to find all the pin number textblocks and change the textblock to a specific number.When I have a symbol selected, I can see each pin, but there is no textBlock property on the pins.If I...
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Changes to FORM does not update until application restart
I am using skill to show a form in the status panel. When I make changes to the source form file, the changes are not visible until PCB Editor is closed and reopened.Here's the call to the...
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TrueDFM constraint modes
Hello,Is there a axlCNS get command to find out the constraint modes and values for TrueDFM related checks?Thanks,-Troy
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Component placement -Draw Rectangle
Hi AllMy Requirement is when I select the parts from Schematic (Capture CIS) ,in Allegro PCB editor I draw rectangle all selected parts placed within the rectangle.I know room option already...
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Via Overlap
Hi,I am having one via overlapped code but while running it shows error can any one correct the code and send me back please.procedure(viaovrlapp()via_overlay = list()layername = niletchparam =...
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Creating a Die with SKILL in APD+
I am trying to automate the creation of a die with the bump pitches, line width etc. as variables without a pre-defined netlist.I will be using the assign logic tab in APD+ to create a netlistIs there...
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Generating a report for nets
Does anyone have a skill routine that outputs a net name and then any information from Constraint manager ? For example,Netname , physical class name , electrical class name etc. Thanks Lenny
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skill functionList in notepad++ not working after new install
I had my laptop re-imaged and had to re-install notepad++.I saved my functionList.xml file and placed it back into AppData/roaming, but I don't see the functions in the functions list.Does anyone know...
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Convert DXF circle shape to via
I received DXF file from mechanical team. In DXF has some circle. I have to place via in that circle location. Is there is any way to place via automatically in the provided circle location.or is...
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Get all .dra files in the library and extract footprint curve
Hi,I need to loop over all component .dra file (or .psm) in the Allegro library and for each, extract the footprint curve. Can you provide a simple piece of code that:1. Extract all .dra in the...
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is there a skill code which grabs a text string from an external file and...
I am looking for a skill code which grabs a particular text string from an external text file and attaches this as user defined property value to an object in allegro.Thanksvenu
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