Can anyone tell me whether attempting to copy files that are in the WDIR path will succeed while Dashboard is open? I have used the File System Object's (FSO)...
I am a VLSI student from India and have just started working on asic tools, i use MGC tools like ICSTATION, Design Architect and for simulation ELDO and for...
I am using a 1.2G PC [Win2000] running EPD 3.0 and for the most part every thing runs fast, but when I initiate a Viewdraw [DxDesigner] window, it takes 5...
Sounds like it's having trouble finding your license server. Maybe a problem with your DNS. Try putting the license server in your HOSTS file. David Koles ...
Jim, Every software vendor that uses Flex ships an lmgr325c.dll. If this version is not compatible with epd it will either cause a delay or prevent the tool...
This is one area where Viewdraw is currently lacking. I am not aware of any DXF import capabilities. The current support is via OLE for graphics and not every...
This group hasn't addressed these tools. You may get an answer, but I would suggest looking at the following website for assistance with those tool sets. ...
Does anyone know how are the default rules set? If I want to change the default rule set for every schematic, what would be the appropriate method. PowerPCB...
Gary; Have you tried using the Attributes Tab under Project Settings to pick which CNS file that you wish to use? In the Attributes Tab under Project Settings...
Hello, I will appreciate your help. I am using EPD3.0. I configure/map font in DxPDF tool Font UI. How can I map ViewDraw font for pdf file using sch2pdf from...
Hello, I am using wizard for symbol creation in EPD. As a default we are getting list of pcb attributes. How can I customize this list - add my attribute and ...
Hello, I am using wizard for symbol creation in EPD. As a default we are getting list of pcb attributes. How can I customize this list - add my attribute and ...
There is a file called SymbolWizard.ini and it looks like this once I add comments! [Settings] PinLength=20 'obvious PinSpacing=20 'obvious [Default...
Hi Dina, You can either use set the values in the dxpdf.ini file, or add '- dxpdf.font_n <fontname>' to the command line. For example: sch2pdf.exe foo -l STD...
I am using SCOUT for the first time. I run SCOUT on my multi-sheet SD. It places down XREFS. Of course I have to go into each sheet & position each one as they...
If you did a global select of all attributes and changed the origin then they wouldn't be over the nets ... I had a vague idea you could set this in the ini...
To solve this problem, I recommend using the in, out and bi symbols. It is also important not to ROTATE the symbols but to create an in.1, in.2, etc with each...
Thanks Alex & Gary; Looks like we already have that scout.ini setting. My question specifically is; If I already have positions of XREF's optimized, & I add...
Yes, I did......same old placement....over nets, etc, etc, All 22 sheets....back to moving them manually ....again..... Is there a way to run SCOUT on a page...
I haven't had the need to use it so am not sure. Are you sure that changing the line attr composite any comp_attr any 0,0 middle_center to attr composite...
I agree with you on the basic gui. I'm hoping it improves in the next release... at least let me pick the schematic. Rumor is we won't have to run it from...
Hi Terry, Use "format_reset false" to preserve existing placement. Use "traverse one_sheet" to run Scout on a single sheet Both keywords are described in the...
Viewdraw, PADS and the former Innoveda products have their own separate presentation track at the 2003 MUG conference. I attended last year for the first time...
I have been wading my way through SCOUT and have run into the same issues. I'm sure if I spent a few hours searching, I would find the SCOUT users manual, but...
Click on the scout icon in the Board Level/PCB Design Tool box. The scout gui will open, click the help button or go to epd/3.0/wv/2002.2/doc/scout.pdf" ... ...
Jim; To find the SCOUT manual, do the following; In Dashboard, open the 'Service & Documentation center' Toolbox then double-click on 'Bookshelf' then select...