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Copies objects between two Allegro editors.
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Converts an Autocad DXF input file into an
Allegro database. Often this command will
successfully convert a .dxf file that the
standard File->Import DXF (dfx2a) will not.
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Alignment tool for aligning symbols.
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Changes or copies lines, clines, shapes and
text objects to any other layer even across
layer classes.
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Dynamically edits the diameter and width of
circles and circular shapes.
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Copies objects with advanced object
snapping. For example, logic object snap
point, center between two objects, pin and
shape vertex, etc. Can also copy line
segments unlike standard Allegro.
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Cut clines, lines, arcs, vias, shapes and voids
by path or box. An additional feature enables
copying a cut box area to another location.
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Moves selected database elements by grid
increments using the arrow keys.
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Merges multiple line segments at
intersections into a single line or shape. For
example this is useful for ProE IDF transfers
where the board outline must be a single
continuous line.
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Mirror selected placement and routing by
layer and/or geometry. Move placement and
routing from the top to bottom or vice versa.
This is something the built in Allegro mirror
command will not do.
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Adds a chamfer or radius between two clines,
lines, shape or void segments. Also includes
an unmiter feature to remove miters.
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Move objects (With enhanced intelligent
object snap for example shape or pin
vertex's, center between two objects, etc).
Can also move line segments unlike standard
Allegro.
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Offsets lines and arcs by a specified distance.
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Add/Delete/Edit properties (also removes or
adds specttra fan out symbol attachment
props).
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Shove multiple clines around obstacles
removing jogs and drc's. Quickly sketch in
routing with drc's and use shove to clean up
drc's in a single step.
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Splits 16.5 associative dimensions into lines
and text so that they may be edited easier.
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Dynamically stretch clines, lines, arcs, shapes
and voids by window.
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Extend or trim multiple clines, lines and arcs
to an object intersection or axis.
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Intelligently changes line widths from a
specified width to a specified width. Also has
advanced highlight, reporting and other
features.
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Converts objects including clines, lines, pins
and vias to shapes on any layer with other
advanced capabilities.
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Save and restore ALL user preferred color
settings, pallette and drawing options with a
single click. This is very useful when a design
is shared with other designers.
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Adds and edits figures such as triangles,
ovals, rectangles, etc. Optionally adds text
internally similar to drill chart features.
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Automatically creates a GND ring via and/or
shape pattern around the inside of the board
outline for EMI shielding purposes.
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Add lines and shapes with unique enhanced
object snap capabilies and reference point
selections.
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Adds rectangles dynamically by width/height
based on a center point selection.
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Automatically adds via arrays on specified
layers.
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Highlight tool with advanced search
capabilities.
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Replaces and greatly improves the standard
layer visibility tab. It has many more options to
control the layer display with multiselect and
built in associated layer control. The built in
alias feature makes switching layers quick
and easy also.
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Enhanced show measure with shape/pin
vertex snapping and dual units display option.
Especially useful when building library parts
with dimensions at the end of pads etc.
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Calculates and reduces the drawing extents
based on used area.
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dalTools command selection alternative menu
GUI.
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Moves the database origin to a new location
with advanced object snapping capabilities.
For example, center between objects, center
of bounding box objects, etc. Useful for
centering objects about the origin in the
symbol editor.
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Multi feature shape check utility.
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Multi feature shape utility that allows the
voiding of any type object from static or
dynamic shapes. Also allows the resizing of
existing shapes and/or voids. Converts etch
and non-etch shapes/voids to lines. Performs
OR, AND, ANDNOT and XOR shape operations.
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Quickly changes the net name of etch shapes
with a single click. Especially useful when
assigning multiple shape nets after split plane
create.
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Displays and sets shape voiding priorities.
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Split (Planes by
anti-etch)
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Automatically splits planes by anti etch and
reassigns net names.
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Comprehensive differential pair tool. Aids in
quickly assigning diff pair properties and
removing diff pair drcs.
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Allows for on the fly creation, deletion and
editing of net connections in the PCB editor.
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Adds multiple net_short properties for sense
lines automatically and generates a
fabrication drawing note.
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Renames reference designators per an xy
board grid pattern. This utility adds more
features and improves the standard Cadence
Logic->Rename Refdes command.
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Swaps pins based on routed cline locations
instead of pin locations. Useful when
uncrossing routed bussed nets at opposite
ends. Also can swap the xy locatioin of any
two objects.
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Highlight off grid symbols with option to move
them to a user specified grid. Also allows for
quick and easy grid size changes.
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Comprehensive symbol placement tool. Place
by schematic page xy location, replace by
configurable order, highlight by page, quick
and easy placement replication etc. Supports
HDL, Capture and Dx Designer PDF
schematics. Powerful patent pending
technology!
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Interactively create and edit coaxial traces.
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Creates planar transformer spirals.
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Saves and restores ratsnest/highlight and
fixed states for quick recall. Useful for easily
saving and restoring place and route strategy
graphics.
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Adds vias at multiple cline intersections.
Rapidly connect horizontal and vertical clines
on different layers with vias at intersections.
Dramatically increases routing productivity
when routing large buses.
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Inserts vias based on a text input xy file.
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Comprehensive symbol and net browser tool.
Allows the Electrical Engineer to browse,
check and mark up the database with any
needed modifications.
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Comprehensive design validation tool that
finds and reports problems. Performs 'Valor'
type DFM (Design For Manufacture) checks.
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Compares and displays ALL graphic and
symbol changes between two boards. This
application quickly and easily displays the
differences between the two board revisions
based on artwork film layers. dalTools has a
patent pending on the process and
technology of displaying only the differences
on a change layer for quick and easy
identification of where the changes occurred.
In addition, all refdes, xy, rotation, part
number, etc. changes are displayed in a
report file. This is very useful to determine
exactly what changed between board
revisions or to track PCB design progress.
One example would be to quickly see if
anything changed on the paste mask layers in
order to determine if a new stencil order is
required. Another is testpoint changes for ICT
fixtures.
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Facilitates the quick and easy identification
and removal of dangling lines and vias. Also
will highlight odd angles and 90 degree etch
bends.
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Speeds match length routing and DRC
resolution of delay rules by an order of
magnitude. Includes color coded net lengths
and graph data displays.
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3D, 2D and copper to copper DRC clearance
checker for high voltage (hi pot)
requirements between layers.
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Facilitates the quick and easy identification
and removal of DRC's.
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Identifies high speed signals that do not have
a nearby GND return path when transitioning
between different GND planes through the
stackup.
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Hole to hole clearance checker. Checks edge
to edge hole clearances between staggered
and stacked vias supporting all types of vias.
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Identifies locations on nets where the signal
overlaps voids (Impedance return path
interuption areas)
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Checks pastemask clearances to drilled holes
and slot openings.
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Pre fabrication database checklist and review
tool.
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Xtalk tool. Aids in assigning xtalk properties
and finding specific cline segments that are
causing xtalk noise drc's.
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Adds needed functionality to the standard
Cadence Backdrill process. The main purpose
is to automatically add route keepouts and
optionally modify padstack features in the
secondary non plated backdrill areas.
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Copy any object between any class and
subclass. Create details on another layer.
Includes optional scaling, rotation and mirror
support. Useful for fabrication and assembly
drawing details among others. Much faster
than creating and loading plot files.
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Completely automates the process of
generating ALL manufacturing outputs.
Greatly speeds the regeneration of outputs
after the intial setup. Set and forget
functionality because complete re-runs only
require a single mouse click!
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Modifies pin soldermask openings.
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Comprehensive batch PDF plotting tool.
Quickly plot all film records, multi sheet fab
and assembly documentation drawings with a
single mouse click.
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Facilitates the quick and easy swapping of
entire layers in the stackup.
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Creates smooth (taper) transitions between
different lines width junctions. This improves
the reliability of connections on rigid or flex
circuits.
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Creates shape-based teardrops also known
as fillets at trace-to-pad intersections. This
ensures that the hole will not create a
possible open at this point.
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Provides additional useful and effective tools
for managing testpoints.
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This utility creates custom manufacturing etch
'thieving' patterns on specified layers with
enhanced parameters.
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Modifies via soldermask openings or adds
mask caps to vias close to solderpaste pads.
Greatly enhances manuacturabilty by
preventing opens and shorts cause by solder
paste issues.
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Connects off center connections between
clines/lines and pads/vias.
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Intelligent, fast and easy pin padstack
changer by window or selection. For example,
helps with backdrill requirements for
padstack modifications.
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Dramatically increases productivity and
quality when creating silkscreen and
assembly documentation. Provides a
comprehensive text editing tool within the
Allegro editor. Supports dynamic text size
changes and custom variables for title block
control, etc. Has features for custom pin
number naming control.
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Integrated units converter for mils and
millimeters. Useful when adding lines or
moving objects for example by sending ipick
commands to the console window. Also does
addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division.
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Intelligent, fast and easy via padstack
changer by window or selection. Also has via
netname change feature, reports, etc.
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Adds up the square unit area of all the place
bounds top and bottom and shows the
recommended board size needed.
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Makes a report of the pin names and number
in a symbol.
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Comprehensive library change and
management tool. Single click library symbol
modification and refresh functions. Place all
parts from library and library reports. Detailed
symbol compare between .brd and .dra's.
Search by drill size, number of pins, package
height range, etc.
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Automatically creates padstacks with rounded
or chamfered shape corners.
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