How to Update TextBlock in PCB
HiIs there a skill command to update directly existing textblok (1..16) in Allegro PCB ?Thanks
View ArticleRotate Assembly REF DES Function
Hi ,Is there a function to rotate at an absolute angle in one time ?Actually i used a macro to do this but i need to give the drag_start and drag_stop coordinate , i can't select all with macro .I just...
View ArticleSKILL code : Get figure of pad ?
Hi everyone,What is the SKILL code to get the figure of pad?I need to know if the figure of the pad is circle, square, rectangle...Thanks for your help, Misao
View ArticleCreating a Symbol from an existing .brd file
I imported an old .MAX file via the translator to create a .brd file in PCB Designer. I would like to save the board outline and the outline of a few key components (connector, LED, switch) etc. to a...
View ArticleCrosstalk Analysis Error
I am trying to run crosstalk analysis through Allegro PCB designer, I got an error, it said "Failed to run the IDA analysis because the SPEEDEM generator executable could not be found. Ensure that...
View ArticleAllegro - Tip of the week: Routing - Dynamic Rat Suppression
Do you also struggle with rat clutter in your routing area? If yes, this tip will save your day.When in the Add Connect command, consider enabling the Auto-blank other rats option. The image below...
View Articleadding Calculiso correctly
Hi Everybody,I am newbie on pcb design. I am working on a project which needs a Calculiso file to be included to pcb editor.We are having a problem of adding this file correctly, no constrain is set...
View Articlehow to enable net label in Cadence allegro (PCB editor )17.4 ??
Hi everyone,i tried to get net label for Pin/trace and shape in PCB venture license. even all the option are enabledbut i could not find label. can any one help for this post.
View Articlehow to create group (make like same group ) in PCB editor 17.4 ?
Hi everyone,In my design same circuit are repeated 20 times.so I did placement replication, it is working well but shapes are create as static solid.to make correction need to do disband the group...
View ArticleSpecify input options(flag) and values to skill code
Hi,I'm running a skill code from Allegro using "skill load "skillcode.il"" and I would like to know if there is an option to pass command line arguments to the code?Example:skill load "skillcode.il"...
View ArticleMeasuring clearance in Allegro
Dear Team ,I need to measure the distance(clearance) (that is shown in red line) using Allegro.May I know how to do itRegardsHARI
View ArticleHow are the CPM files modified by SPI?
I notice that the CPM file has the line at the top:{ Machine generated file created by SPI }{ Last modified was 12:44:53 Friday, January 28, 2022 }{ NOTE: Do not modify the contents of this file. If...
View Article3D Canvas - It is not just a Viewer!!!!
Nowadays, PCB designers all over the world are challenged to deliver on complex and dense designs in a faster and a more efficient way. One way to design accurately and efficiently is to visualize and...
View Articlethieving pads
hi,I am newbie.I would like to implement thieving pads for some of the igbts. Can anybody help me? I don't know how to start with.Regards
View ArticleAllegro – Tip of the Week: Struggling to know if a symbol is FIXED or not?
Struggling to know if a symbol has a FIXED property assigned to it? You can choose to display the FIXED property as a Datatip.Configure the Datatip using the Setup > Datatip Customization menu....
View ArticleMoving Group of Text using skill
Hi,I want to move the group of highlighted text. The destination location by user picking i don't know how to move by group please anyone help me out from this.Tried by below method but it works only...
View Articleconverting dra file to padstack
Hi,Is there a way to convert.dra file to padstack file? I manipulated one of the IGBT pin ,add some copper, but I would like to save it as a padstack so I can make change on similar pins at once.Or any...
View ArticleCustom SKILL Program
I need a custom SKILL program designed.Please contact me if you can do it.The program will consist of a form with buttons and will be included in the Allegro menu.It will change text rotations and...
View ArticleHow to add Refdes on PCB Editor?
Hi AllI got the PCB design from my customer without logical schematic design. (only PCB design file)and I need to add more sockets. so I copied the sockets with offset function.but I don't know how to...
View ArticleInitial PCB layout flow using Allegro PCB Editor
The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is the most critical component in any electronic product as it connects all the ICs and passive components that make a final electronic product. Different companies...
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