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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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Enhanced database diary note editor.
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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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