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Allegro 3d Canvas: show only selected 3d Components in exported Step Model
HiI need a method/shortcut to show only the desired components on a PCB and also in exported Step Model using 3D Canvas.As shown in picture below, every time i open 3d Canvas. I need to manually check...
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Allegro - Tip of the Week: Read-only variables
There is a method for a site administrator to make variables read-only. Add a “readonly” entry under the respective variable. In the following example, you wish to prevent end users from modifying...
View ArticleGetting Static Shape DBID Alone
Hi,I would like to to get Static shape DBID but i dont know how to get Static shape DBID alone can any plz guide me to get.procedure(sovchk()axlClearSelSet()axlSetFindFilter(?enabled `("NOALL"...
View ArticleSee amount of rats crossing
Hello,Was wondering if there is a way to see how many of the rats that cross each other? i.e. how many intersections are along its path.This could help with choosing the best rotation for a large...
View ArticleBoard file size increases after mapping step file
The file size increased from 15mb to 80mb after mapping the step files in the OrCAD 17.4 board file.Can somebody help me in decreasing the file size?Thanks in advance!CheersJithindev MK
View ArticleFlex PCB edge connector
Looking for a tutorial on how to create an edge connector for a flex PCB to plug into a standard ZIF connector. I've searched on-line quite a bit and have found little infoThanksMSC 10/4/22
View ArticleCan you adjust length tuning after you have already completed it?
Lets say I add an accordion to a trace to increase the length. Is there any way to edit the tuning once it has already been completed? The only way I can figure out how to do it is to manually edit the...
View ArticleAllegro 17.2 Footprint Replace/Edit
I have a board design that needs a footprint change. Unfortunately, I do not have a schematic or netlist available. Is there a way I can replace or edit the incorrect footprint in the .brd file with...
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PCB Designer Pro 17.4 crashes when I try to open 3D Canvas
I have created a simple design in OrCAD PCB Editor Professional 17.4. When I try to open 3D Canvas the tool crashes. I have tried reducing the 3D Canvas settings to no avail.I did not create this...
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Dimension Environment in Allegro PCB Editor
The PCB substrate is an insulating material that is typically only a few millimeters thick. One of the most important decisions in PCB design is deciding how large should you make the lateral...
View ArticleIs there a way to backup and restore your preferences?
Say I need to reinstall OrCAD PCB Professional, or I want to set it up on a second machine. Is there any way to back up all my settings so that I don't have to manually reconfigure everything on my new...
View Articlestacking micro via over buried via
Anyone please help me on this. I have given micro via buried via stacking on my board. whether micro via stacking over buried via will cause any liability issue? is it not recommended to do this this...
View ArticleSegment Over Voids
Hi,I would like to find segment over void (Static shapes) xy location. can anyone please guide me to complete it.procedure(sovchk()All_shapes = axlDBGetShapes("ETCH")All_shapes = setof(el All_shapes...
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Pads are rotated 90° compared to .dra file
Hello !I am facing a very strange problem : some footprints have their pads rotated 90° compared to what I did in the dra file :This is supposed to be a 1210 chip capacitorI have had this problem in...
View ArticleCoverlay mask
How do I add the COVERLAY_TOP mask layer created when building pads into my artwork (gerber) files? This is my first work with FLEX circuits, is there something I'm doing completely wrong? Details:...
View ArticleMerge 2 Copper lines
Hi I want to merge 2 Copper lines which i have drawn in PCB Editor and have no net connected to them.I have done Merge Shapes before but can't figure out Merge Lines command.Thanks!
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PCB Copy. Net not connected
Hello everybody,I have a PCB (left) and I want to create a couple of copies.In first I check Symbols, Vias, Clines, Shapes in the Object filter. Then RMB -> Copy. Check Retain Net on Vias and Retain...
View ArticleNegative coordinate affect on Allegro performance?
A new Open Compute spec (DC-MHS) places the origin for the PCB in the 'upper left' corner and makes the vast majority of the board have negative coordinates.In the past, handling negative number could...
View ArticleSkill Form - ENUMSET
Hey guys,Currently I'm running through skill tutorials on reference designer, and having an issue with the .form posted in the "advanceform" tutorial. Link to this...
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Allegro – Tip of the week: Checking for Max stacked via count
This check requires the Venture or Enterprise product where advanced DFx checks are available.This rule defines the maximum number of micro vias or blind/buried vias, which can be stacked together...
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