

Note: you can adjust the size of the selection box using PgUp/PgDn buttons on the keyboard. Be sure the center of the pad is inside the object snap selection box when you click. Next carefully click on the pad to set it as the source point. This can be difficult on big boards, but by looking to thru holes or pads at the edge, one can recognize the pattern and find a pad/net point pair that should line up. First identify a pad and the net point it should line up to. If there is no net point at origin then you can just use Home | Move to fix the problem. IPC-2581 and ODB++ data includes an external net as part of the database, which can be used normally in the compare process. The process is still concerned with checking the validity of the graphics, so following the normal process is important.Īs the existence of parts can modify netlist extract results, it is critical that (with top and bottom layers displayed) you use Tools | Explode | Parts – Select All on all data after import and before running netlist extract. Thus it is important that a netlist be extracted and an external netlist be used for the compare process. The problem with such data is that there is no requirement in the format that the graphical data match the CAM netlist. ODB++, IPC-2581 and CAD formats could be used. One can also use the compare process on other database formats as well. It is recommended you do so before the compare is done in order to find problems that can result in bad netlist compare results. While you can import the external netlist as part of your compare process. Misaligned data, undefined apertures and other import problems will result in a bad netlist extract and thus a bad netlist compare. Errors as part of either the import dialog, or those visible on screen after import must be dealt with accordingly.

CAM350 ALTERNATIVE HOW TO
To learn how to read an IPC netlist, see the documentĪs for the Gerber Files, the only thing that is important is that the data be imported properly. Parts of this article will refer to IPC data and assumes some familiarity. Understanding the IPC format is important to netlist compare, especially if you find errors. By importing such “intelligent” data info CAM350 you can then export an IPC netlist. If the CAD system does not export IPC netlists, you may be able to get around this problem by using IPC-2581, ODB++ or other formats as long as they include net information.

Most modern CAD programs can do this as IPC netlist are an industry standard. It is better to get an IPC netlist from the Gerber data source. Thus they cannot be compared without using CAM350 to build parts. Using a CAD netlist that is reference designator based is problematic as the netlist you extract from your Gerber data is not referenced designator based. IPC-356 or IPC-356A netlists are preferable for netlist compare. We do have some articles for Cadence Allegro and Mentor Pads Gerber export settings that can be found here. To discuss such matters, contact support. Such settings vary depending on the CAD program. If you have control over the generation of the Gerber data, adjustments to the output settings in your CAD program can reduce or eliminate all preparation issues. Being aware of these issues will lead to a more accurate check. Some import and preparation problems cause netlist extract problems and produce false errors in netlist compare. Tools | Explode | Net refers to the net option under the Explode button found on the Tools ribbon. So Home | Align Layer refers to the Align Layer button found on the Home ribbon. The first command in the sequence is always the ribbon. DRC and other checks cannot find opens or shorts.Ĭommand Sequences in this article are valid for Cam350 version 14 and later.

Without the external netlist there is no way for CAM350 to understand that the graphic data may not match what was intended. The Netlist Compare process extracts a netlist from your graphic data and compares it against a netlist from an external source. It is the most important pre-fabrication check one can do in CAM350. #include "pitches.Netlist Compare is the only way to find opens and shorts in your Gerber database.
CAM350 ALTERNATIVE CODE
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