Unable to fins shape symbol path
Hi team, I have devloped shape symbols (.ssm) for any custom/irregular shapes that will be used in a pad stack.I am not sure how to update this shape in this library. It would be really nice if some...
View ArticleHow to freeze/unfreeze a dynamic shape
Before this release, dynamic shapes used to be automatically updated when interacting with other objects like vias, pins, and clines. The purpose of freezing shapes is to preserve the critical...
View ArticleOrcad libraries font issues
Hi,We creating Libraries. If that libraries placed in schematics outline and font changes please check below image and give solution. Lib creationAfter schematics placed
View ArticlePCB allegro 17.4 CoB wirebond to die pin limitation =100
Hi Cadence experts,I am working on PCB Allegro 17.4 and I need to design a PCB with a Chip On Board (COB), I would like to use the wirebond functionality as explained...
View ArticleRe-size and Re-space of differenetial pairs
i'm try to change the width and gap of differenetial pairs, but it only works on the width of line. i can't respace the DP. how can I use this fucation to change the gap of DP? is there some software...
View ArticlePCB Editor 23.1, File -> Plot Setup -> Scaling factor have some issues
The 'File --> Plot' function of Allegro PCB Editor 23.1 seems to have some issues. I set the Scaling factor to 1 in 'File -- Plot Setup',but when using Plot Print Preview, it still displays in the...
View ArticleCalling scripts within the desired time intervals
Hi,I would like to prepare either script or skill function that would perform some tasks within the desired amount of time.I've seen the hiRegTimer() function as a SKILL process, but it does not work...
View ArticleMaking traces skeletal and pads hollow as default whenever opening a design...
Greetings.I wonder if there is a way to make the PCB Editor always start with traces in "Skeletal" view and pads "Unfilled" mode.If saving a board or symbot in those modes, the modes are preserved if...
View ArticleaxlFormColorize() get back the field color
Hi,I would like to ask if there is a way how to get back info from the form/field what it its color?I use axlFormColorize() to change color of some fields in my form and it works OK, but I would like...
View ArticleHow to Improve Relations with your PCB Fabricator with OrCADX Presto LiveDoc
LiveDoc is a whole new environment for documentation in OrCADX Presto PCB Editor. This powerful tool lets youcreate PDFs that are so detailed and well annotated that you and your PCB supplier will get...
View ArticleNets in the PCB layout not respecting the spacing rules provided in the...
When i am routing the nets in the PCB board i can see that the nets which i routing in the PCB board are not respecting the spacing rules provided in constraint manager. The 2 nets come close to each...
View Articletrace width showing incorrect value when provided with layer thickness and...
I have a PCB board file, for which i provided the thickness of 20 mils, dielectric constant of 3.5 mils, and when i provide the impedance of 50 ohms the width of the traces are provided with incorrect...
View Article3D canvas filter window disappears
Dear Support,I'd like to display the 3D canvas filter popup windows when I launch the 3D viewer.I checked the "Do not show this dialog again" and I'm not able to reactivate this window...As a result, I...
View Articleshape splits
hello is there a way to split a shape? i have asked the same question 3 years ago apparently but can not do it the way steve mentioned....
View ArticleUnable to modify or delete the nested net group present in the Constraint
Hello everyone,I've encountered an issue within the Constraint Manager in OrCAD 17.2 Professional. It appears that there is a net group nested within another net group, and I'm unable to make...
View ArticleUse axlDBCreateExternalDRC to create DRC & get the real value
Hi,I want to create the DRC markers,I use axlAirGap get the gap value.Skill > space = axlAirGap(x y nil 'enhanced) => (nil isEtch t layer2 "PIN/TOP" layer1 "PIN/TOP" location1 (68.25 7.9)...
View Articledistance to fillets (teardrops)
hello:is there a way to find out a distance between objects and a fillet?
View ArticleSingle Trace Model in enabled and grayed out while routing the differential pair
I have create a differential pair for 2 nets but while performing the differential pair routing in the PCB editor, the Sigle Trace Model is enabled and i can't uncheck it because the option is grayed...
View ArticleDocuments for OrCAD X PCB (Presto)
Hai community, i am new to OrCAD platform and i am getting familiar with the OrCAD PCB Editor (Legacy UI), Recently the Presto has been released by Cadence, i find it a bit difficult to use as i am...
View ArticleUnable to generate the report for package height in the PCB editor
I wanted to generate a report for the package height for all the components in the PCB board, currently i am going to tools >> reports >> New / Edit >> and selected as follows in the...
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