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by Iain
Mon 2019-06-17 9:39
Forum: Schematic Capture
Topic: Component Search
Replies: 4
Views: 2738

Re: Component Search

If you don't have an account registered with componentsearchengine (or remove it from the registry) then there will be no identifiable logging.

However, I agree a way to disable completely (short of firewall config, pulling out network cable etc.) make sense and we'll raise a case for that.

Iain.
by Iain
Wed 2019-05-29 8:11
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: layer swap ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2956

Re: layer swap ?

There isn't directly a swap layers command but it's a good suggestion. Here's an uglier method that might work if it's only tracks that are being moved. Save as a testing copy first. 1) Change stackup temporarily to be 10 layer to give you a temporary copper layer. 2) Go to Inner 1, select the entir...
by Iain
Wed 2019-05-01 8:22
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: How can I run traces over NC pins?
Replies: 3
Views: 2724

Re: How can I run traces over NC pins?

The pins really should be be connected on the schematic accordingly as Proteus will not allow connections to pins specified as Not Connected. All of the NC pins are assigned to the NC net so you are effectively trying to join two nets together. If you absolutely had to do it entirely in the layout y...
by Iain
Wed 2019-04-10 8:23
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: Power planes disappearing
Replies: 2
Views: 2725

Re: Power planes disappearing

Or you have auto-zone re-generation / quick draw zones options wrong. Check System -> Set Zones; auto-zone regeneration should be on and quick draw zones should be off.
by Iain
Tue 2019-03-19 9:24
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: DXF Import Advice please
Replies: 6
Views: 6664

Re: DXF Import Advice please

I'm by no means an expert on this but I believe the DXF format allows the exported to specify units - some do and some don't.

Might be worth casting your eye over any export options to see if this is available. Meanwhile, I'll ask someone here who knows more about the format to look over the thread.
by Iain
Mon 2019-03-18 11:26
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: DXF Import Advice please
Replies: 6
Views: 6664

Re: DXF Import Advice please

I think the problem originates from the DXF file not containing units and then the importer likely making the wrong guess.

If you send the file to support @ labcenter.com someone can take a look for you.
by Iain
Wed 2019-03-06 16:38
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Proteus Library Part Import.
Replies: 0
Views: 19699

Proteus Library Part Import.

Our library part vendors have all recently been approached by Mentor Graphics who have objected to the direct export of library parts in the PADS ASCII format for use with Proteus. You may notice therefore that Proteus is temporarily removed as a supported tool on the SnapEDA, Ultra-Librarian and Sa...
by Iain
Mon 2019-01-28 14:23
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: Clearing netlist keeping power planes
Replies: 5
Views: 475

Re: Clearing netlist keeping power planes

Actually, in case it matters, the zones were previously connected to nets having automatic names (like #00007) That does matter quite a lot. Auto-named nets are not guaranteed to get the same name/number when the netlist is re-created meaning that the connectivity to the zone could change completel...
by Iain
Tue 2019-01-22 11:29
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: ISO 9001
Replies: 4
Views: 475

Re: ISO 9001

All of the off-PCB information specified in the technology menu forms what we call the technology data block. This can be saved into a template (bottom of technology menu) and any boards you then create from the template will acquire all of the technology settings. You can either do this or you can ...
by Iain
Tue 2019-01-22 11:07
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: DRC problem with edge rule
Replies: 2
Views: 459

Re: DRC problem with edge rule

I haven't seen the board but one thing that you could try is to place a DRC room around the problem area and then define a rule inside the room that turned off edge clearance.
by Iain
Tue 2019-01-15 17:03
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: Redefining TRUE origin
Replies: 3
Views: 2727

Re: Redefining TRUE origin

I think you want to use Output Menu -> Set Output Origin to set the 'real origin' to location of choice.
by Iain
Thu 2018-11-01 10:19
Forum: Simulation
Topic: Cortex M4 Support
Replies: 2
Views: 470

Re: Cortex M4 Support

Thanks for your interest. We have actually just completed our initial Cortex-M4 support based around STM32F401 and expect this to be released in the next service pack release. ETA 1-2 weeks. It's a little early for us to make decisions on future variant development but I'll certainly make a note of ...
by Iain
Mon 2018-10-29 16:28
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: Keepout within a zone
Replies: 2
Views: 437

Re: Keepout within a zone

Place a second zone of the required size using the zone tool (not the menu command) and set the zone type to be empty.

This feature requires PCB L2 or higher.
by Iain
Mon 2018-10-01 8:38
Forum: Schematic Capture
Topic: Backup/workspace file locations
Replies: 2
Views: 2576

Re: Backup/workspace file locations

It's not a great idea to disturb this because the backups replace existing backups and the software can attempt to recover from backup where it exists in the project directory. If you really want to you can manage this with a simple batch file. Maybe something like move c:\FilesToBeBackedUp\*.pdsbak...
by Iain
Thu 2018-09-27 8:13
Forum: PCB Layout
Topic: Mounting holes
Replies: 2
Views: 478

Re: Mounting holes

Could you not do this with a design rule room and then set a pad->trace rule inside the room ?