X-ENTP VX.1 - xPCB Layout: Hierarchical Planning Groups in Component Explorer
This video explains how to work in Component Explorer with use cases where hierarchical user defined planning groups can take advantage of group-unique placement settings....
View ArticleUsing Netline Selection options in xPCB Layout
The New Netline Selection options are very interesting in how they work. Take a look at this TechNote if you want to learn the new...
View ArticleDisplaying the Draw Object Snap Grid icon in Xpedition
If you ever wonder where is the draw snap grid icon in Xpedition xPCB Layout. Take a look at this...
View ArticleUnused Gates and Pins Report
This document offers different options for reporting on unused gates and pins in packages, including but not limited to information in the Packager log file....
View ArticleUnderstanding the use of the @NAME or @PATH property in sheet borders
This document examines the use of the special properties @NAME and @PATH for automatic generation of applicable values in the sheet border within schematic sheets in xDX Designer projects; the document...
View ArticleA Standalone Extracta Utility for Translating Allegro Database
You may get reference layouts in Allegro database. However you havn't Allegro or up-to-data version to translate it into Hypelynx.Below is a standalone extracta utility for translating Allegro...
View ArticleComparing Commands Resize Scale and Stretch in xDX Designer (DxDesigner)
This document covers the specific functions of the xDX Designer (DxDesigner) commands 'resize', 'scale' and 'stretch', and clarifies the circumstances in which each might be used....
View ArticleChecking PCB Violations in the Constraint Manager
This document discusses in detail, with examples, how to validate PCB data 'Actuals' against the design's constraints in Constraint Manager, including how to update the 'Actual' values in both back-end...
View ArticleCheck out the EDN blog "It's time to SPICE up your life!"
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View ArticlePlacing an Array of Vias in vX.
If you ever wanted to see how to place an array of vias in the new vX release take a look...
View ArticleCopying Cell Graphics from one Cell to another.
If you ever want to know how to copy cell items from one cell to another take a look at this document and learn this technique:https://supportnet.mentor.com/?do=reference.technote&id=MG589346
View ArticleTypes of Licenses
Mentor Graphics supports two basic types authorization codes (licenses) that support a variety of contract models and configurations. Mobile Compute authorization codes can be locked to a hardware key...
View ArticleStrokes in xDX Designer
If you want to learn very quickly about strokes in the new vX release take a look at this...
View ArticlexDX PCB Viewer" command in xDX Designer X-ENTP VX.1 release?">What is the "View > xDX PCB Viewer" command in xDX Designer X-ENTP VX.1 release?
Do you want to learn about the View > xDX PCB Viewer take a look at this...
View ArticleHow to get started with the Report builder
IntroductionIntroduced in VeSys 2014.1, the Report Builder found under the Tools menu allows users to create their own simple reports. The action requires an open design and then it can be launched....
View ArticleGetting Custom Export PDF Settings Automatically in New Projects
This document and accompanying video explains how to reuse custom PDF Export settings automatically in new projects in order to eliminate configuration time in future projects....
View ArticleEmbedding Hyperlinks on Symbols
This document and accompanying video explains how to include an embedded link in an xDX Designer (DxDesigner) symbol, which when clicked, takes the User to the applicable webpage URL. This is...
View ArticleEmbedding Hyperlinks on Symbols
This document and accompanying video explains how to include an embedded link in an xDX Designer (DxDesigner) symbol, which when clicked, takes the User to the applicable webpage URL. This is...
View ArticleComparing Commands Resize Scale and Stretch in xDX Designer (DxDesigner)
This document covers the specific functions of the xDX Designer (DxDesigner) commands 'resize', 'scale' and 'stretch', and clarifies the circumstances in which each might be used....
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