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December 04, 2018
Tech Tip: How to Import DXF Data into CR-8000 Design Gateway Symbol Editor
Follow along with this step-by-step video and learn how to import DXF data into the CR-8000 Design Gateway symbol editor.
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November 27, 2018
Tech Tip: Variation Management in Component Lists
Variation Management provides the means for the user to define the part numbers and mounting status of parts to be mounted based on the product variation: delivery destination and model. Furthermore, Variant Management applications allow the user to easily switch views and export parts lists based on the destination.
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November 20, 2018
Tech Tip: How to Find a One Pin Net in CR-8000 Design Force
Learn how to find a one pin net using a batch program and then output the one pin net information in the netlist text file.
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This Tech Tip shows users how to find a one pin net using a batch program called DFbdnetout.exe and then output the one pin net information in the...
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November 13, 2018
Tech Tip: Creating Automatic Bill of Materials and Wire/Connector List Reports in E3.series
This tech tip explains how to create automatic bill of materials (BOM) and connection or wire list reports. E3.series has the built-in capability to generate these reports, and users can choose to either create standalone reports in Excel format for use with other applications or build the reports into their current E3.series projects as additional sheets.
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November 06, 2018
Tech Tip: E3.series 2018 Place Table Symbol Enhancements
In E3.series 2018, table symbols are now supported for all devices on formboards. Now when you select any device on the formboard, you’ll find the command Place Table Symbol is now in the context menu.
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October 30, 2018
Tech Tip: E3.series 2018 Area Selection Enhancements
E3.series 2018 now provides a way to control which objects are highlighted when an area selection is done.
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E3.series 2018 now provides a way to control which objects are highlighted when an area selection is done. In previous versions when you did a sel...
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October 23, 2018
Tech Tip: E3.series 2018 Creation of Line and Application Fonts
One of the new features in E3.series 2018 is the ability for users to create their own line and application fonts. The advantage to this is now users can create completed graphics such as spiral tape and corrugated tubing, which will follow the curvature of a segment on a formboard. These line fonts can be defined for any graphic entity in E3.series.
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October 16, 2018
Tech Tip: CR-8000 Board List Processor
Custom attribute lists for design and panel data can be configured and saved using CR-8000’s Board List Processor.
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Custom attribute lists for design and panel data can be configured and saved using CR-8000 Board List Processor. Each list type includes many att...
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October 09, 2018
Tech Tip: How to Auto Rename Wires in an E3.series Project
The video below explains the different methods of renaming your wires in an E3.series, either while adding them or after they’ve been added to your project. It includes setup instructions for each method.
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This tech tip explains the different methods of renaming your wires in an E3.series, either while adding them or after they've been added to your ...
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October 02, 2018
Tech Tip: Swap Conductive Layers using Restriction/Block in CR-8000 Design Force
Sometimes, engineering requirements force designers to swap the position of conductive layers in a board stackup. With CR-8000 Design Force, you can do this simply and quickly by using the Restriction/Block functions.
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Sometimes, engineering requirements force designers to swap the position of conductive layers in a board stackup. With CR-8000 Design Force, you c...
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September 25, 2018
Tech Tip: CR-8000 Design Gateway 2018 Function for Adding Multiple New Sheets Collectively
There’s a greatly improved option in CR-8000 Design Gateway 2018 that gives users the opportunity to add multiple sheets when creating new designs or when adding sheets to an existing design.
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There's a greatly improved option in CR-8000 Design Gateway 2018 that gives users the opportunity to add multiple sheets when creating new designs...
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September 18, 2018
Tech Tip: E3.series Copy Database Entries Tool
E3.series provides a tool to export components and symbols from one database and import them into another database of the same version.
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September 11, 2018
Tech Tip: Creating Cable Ducts and/or Wire Combs in the E3.series Database
Cable ducts are special devices used in E3.panel that can be created with or without a definition in an E3.series database. These cable ducts can be created and placed on panel sheets; they’re used to route wires from one location to another.
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Cable ducts are special devices used in E3.panel that can be created with or without a definition in an E3.series database. These cable ducts can ...
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September 04, 2018
Tech Tip: Automatically Rename All Components in an E3.series Project
I am going to tell you about a feature in E3.series that allows you to rename all the components in your project – no matter how many pages you have – at one time. The video below will show you how easy it is to use this feature to save time.
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August 28, 2018
Tech Tip: DS-CR Vault File Distribution
DS-CR maintains electronics design data in a vault with controlled access and revision control. That data must be distributed outside the vault to support various business activities such as fabrication, assembly, and supply chain management.
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DS-CR maintains electronics design data in a Vault with controlled access and revision control. That data needs to be distributed outside the vaul...
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August 23, 2018
How to Easily Make Mark-ups and Comments on Your PCB Designs using CADSTAR Redlining
Improving communication between multidisciplinary teams is a key way companies can maintain a competitive edge and promote design quality. Where PCB designs are outsourced, this becomes even more important.
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Improving communication between multidisciplinary teams is a key way companies can maintain a competitive edge and promote design quality. Where P...