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1. 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 23 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Section 9 Design Outsourcing 9 1 need to send a design project to a service provider How will DxDesigner facilitate this e The Expedition Undock Dock capability enables users to send the Expedition layout to a remote site and to later synchronize it back into the DxDesigner project e DxDesigner File gt Export provides a huge range export options o Netlist NL formats to drive third party layout systems such as Keyln NL Cadence Allegro NL RINF NL o NLs to drive analysis tools such as VHDL Verilog and Analog o Import to manufacturing viewers and readers such as EDIF schematic amp EDIF Netlist o to export front end schematic project Remote Development for remote working away from project server terminator test point connector would be assigned to each pin to allow proper ordering Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 24 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Section SEN 7 10 Migration Process amp Training 10 1 Will we need different hardware or network performance to use DxDesigner In the basic single user mode of operation DxDesigner does not require any infrastructure beyond what is u2. October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide This document is for information and instruction purposes Mentor Graphics reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this publication without prior notice and the reader should in all cases consult Mentor Graphics to determine whether any changes have been made The terms and conditions governing the sale and licensing of Mentor Graphics products are set forth in written agreements between Mentor Graphics and its customers No representation or other affirmation of fact contained in this publication shall be deemed to be a warranty or give rise to any liability of Mentor Graphics whatsoever MENTOR GRAPHICS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MENTOR GRAPHICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS PUBLICATION OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT EVEN IF MENTOR GRAPHICS CORPORATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND 03 97 U S Government Restricted Rights The SOFTWARE and documentation have been developed entirely at private expense and are commercial computer software provided with restricted rights Use duplication or disclosur
3. DxDesigner PDB entry requires the symbol partition name as part of the symbol reference for each part For example a PDB entry may refer to the symbol passives res where passives is the symbol partition in which res is located It is best to remove duplicate symbols from the DC library before translation e The Advanced Library Editor script will help to identify and remove duplicate symbols to ensure correct PDB mapping This script is found on the Migration Community at the following link http communities mentor com mgcx docs DOC 2383 e DC Expedition formal reuse blocks are not translated with the library and must be recreated in the DxDesigner Central Library after translating the reuse block design into DxDesigner Expedition format TRANSLATION PROCESS DOCUMENTS The translation process is fully documented on SupportNet Key documents are listed below e Migration Planning Guide http iweb mentor com migration 7 9 4 index htm e Design Capture Expedition to DxDesigner Expedition Translation Checklist http supportnet mentor com docs 201206008 docs pdfdocs dc2dx_ trans checkl ist pdf Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 12 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide e Design Capture Expedition PCB to DxDesigner Expedition PCB Translation
4. I have a question 0 8 Constraint MANAGEMENH 3 3 5 02 ssecssesssecsnsescsorsecssacsansaccosoonssueanaoaseaseasideosassuesiesondasdeasanasabensiversonsbacsansarsonvonstarse 9 2 1 In DC and DV rules were entered through Net Class amp Net Properties How does rule management work in DxDesigner ccccescccsssseseseeeceesescesesenesassesesecacsssassesesecassasasaseesscasaaeasassesesasaaeasaseesecaeas 9 OTHER GES JAI GULIGHT S des oicctscawceiessdeceventsceeguesseceuresaedepvaadaceseesnwdeateasuedyeesnitdoaand den dees edsndunswedesranudeyceasenedevensenien 9 Library amp Parts Mamag CMe ints 25 505 ccsc0 dah scasesasesaneusssentesasdsnnensssuntesaseuaceasssunscssscuncsssssensesasguanessssunteusesancstesss 11 3 1 Can the DC Expedition Central Library be used in DXD SIQNEL ccsccssessteeeseesetseensetetetseeeenaeaeets 11 LIBRARY TRANSLATION KEY POINTS sisasciscceteessesccncsatcesncacendenaceswesnsonendepcdh thaenessaucageas aE AE EREE a REEERE 11 TRANSLATION PROCESS DOCUMENTS cceceeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeaeceeeeeseaaeaeeeeeeesesaaeaeeeeeeeseeenaaeeeeeeeees 12 3 2 Does DxDesigner support placement by symbol and by part number cect ee eetseeeteteteteeteeeee 13 3 3 Can a Parts Manager database be used in the DxDesigner flow cccscccsecsseseeseeteeeseeteteeatenees 14 Schematic Connectivity Creation ccsssscsscsssssssssssecsessesssssessessesseesecssessesseeseassessesseeseessesses
5. mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 13 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide 3 3 Cana Parts Manager database be used in the DxDesigner flow Parts Manager Administrator and client applications are replaced by DxDataBook in the DxDesigner flow The Parts Manager database cannot be used directly by DxDatabook Data may be extracted from Parts Manager in order to create a new database for use with DxDatabook A process guide describing how to convert Parts Manager data to DxDatabook can be found at the link below http communities mentor com mgcx docs DOC 3200 Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 14 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Section 4 Schematic Connectivity Creation 4 1 What is different when wiring a schematic in DxDesigner DxDesigner and Design Capture are very similar but there are some differences as described below e No save is required in the DxDesigner environment The database is constantly saved with backup and rollback available A amp lower_logic e The wiring connectivity model is different between the two applications For example a named net can connect to another same named wire at the same level o
6. CES Introduction is available at the link below http supportnet mentor com reference tutorials index cfm id 10728 e In DxDesigner users are not required to save compile or package the schematic before adding constraints Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 9 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide e The DxDesigner for the Enterprise license enables multiple engineers to concurrently add update constraints with CES displaying those spread sheet cells being edited by other concurrent users e Any constraint changes made in CES are immediately displayed to the Expedition layout designer via the Project Integration radio buttons Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 10 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Section 3 Library amp Parts Management 3 1 Can the DC Expedition Central Library be used in DxDesigner The DC Expedition Central Library structure must be translated to be used by DxDesigner in the Expedition Enterprise flow A no cost library translator is provided in the Expedition Enterprise 7 9 install media LIBRARY TRANSLATION KEY POINTS e The transl
7. Guide http supportnet mentor com docs 201206008 docs pdfdocs dc2dx trans proce ss pdf e Design Capture to DxDesigner translation process tutorial http supportnet mentor com reference tutorials index cfm id 10574 e Design Capture to DxDesigner Concepts and Terms Cross Reference http supportnet mentor com reference appnotes index cfm id 10854 3 2 Does DxDesigner support placement by symbol and by part number Yes DxDesigner continues to support these instantiation methods from the Central Library adding an enhanced selection filter and graphical symbol cell preview Formal Reuse Blocks are also instantiated from this same dialog DxDesigner also supports property based part searching from a corporate component information system This is a provided through DxDataBook an integrated part selector that works with any ODBC compliant data source A quick introduction of DxDataBook can be found at the link below SHOW ME MORE DxDataBook Component Information Management A basic DxDataBook setup tutorial can be found at the link below http supportnet mentor com reference tutorials index cfm id 10600 Customers with more sophisticated library needs may prefer to use DMS the enterprise solution for library and data management Information is available at the link below http www mentor com products pcb system design library data management dms Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www
8. How do Design Capture and DxDesigner Differ in History and Future Plans Design Capture is the legacy schematic tool developed for use with Expedition Even though Design Capture has been successfully adopted as a schematic tool by many customers it has architectural limitations that prevent it from supporting some modern usage models Mentor customers demand today For this reason Design Capture will eee ce not be enhanced significantly going forward Please enter the name of your new project and where you would like it to reside Project Name Project Location C Mentor WwG2002 VBDC workin E DxDesigner is used by thousands of users with many different layout tools It allows scalability from an individual schematic capture tool to the concurrent enterprise design entry solution for electronic engineers Due to its advantages it was chosen as the go forward design entry system for Expedition Enterprise Since that time DxDesigner has been enhanced to improve integration with Expedition while incorporating many features from Design Capture in order to facilitate smooth migration DxDesigner has been significantly re architected over multiple phases since 2008 These architectural changes enable DxDesigner to support the most modern and demanding usage models including system wide multi user concurrent design Additionally the user interface has been refined to be more intuitive and productive with fewer steps required
9. aining department is providing free migration focused DxDesigner training for Design Capture customers at no cost More information can be found here http www mentor com training and_services training schedule e Mentor is providing a Virtual Lab which allows users to practice migrating a library and design in a cloud based test environment following a documented process This can be found here http www mentor com go DC2DX 10 3 Can DC Expedition projects be moved to DxDesigner Expedition Yes A no cost project translator is included in the standard Expedition Enterprise installation media The project translator has been available for many years and has been used by many customers who have moved to DxDesigner TRANSLATION PROCESS DOCUMENTS The translation process is fully documented on SupportNet Key documents are listed below e Migration Planning Guide http iweb mentor com migration 7 9 4 index htm e Design Capture Expedition to DxDesigner Expedition Translation Checklist http supportnet mentor com docs 201206008 docs pdfdocs dc2dx_ trans checkl ist pdf e Design Capture Expedition PCB to DxDesigner Expedition PCB Translation Guide http supportnet mentor com docs 201206008 docs pdfdocs dc2dx trans proce ss pdf e Design Capture to DxDesigner translation process tutorial http supportnet mentor com reference tutorials index cfm id 10574 e Design Capture to DxDesigner Concepts and Terms Cross Reference http
10. anrora raeno orreen rnaen aa Ea R E a A A ATE EREE EEE ES ER oikenee 25 10 3 Can DC Expedition projects be moved to DxDeSigner EXpP Olition ccceccccssessssssssteesessssseseseseees 26 TRANSLATION PROCESS DOCUMENTS cccceceseeseeneceeeeeceeseaaeeeceseceeneaaeaecececeseeaaaaeeeeeeeseeaaeeeeeeeseeeeaaeeeeeeeees 26 10 4 My company has various schematic capture products Can these schematics be imported into DXDOSIQN OIE 5 csicsek stinsves dceceneab inti E india Dia AA Coda Pade oer dans d wath dena Rad oem ana a 27 10 5 Today DC is used to interface with a 3rd party layout tool via the DC Connections option Can this type of schematic be moved to DxDesigner cscscsccsseeesetetseetseeeeeceesseesaesetececseataeseeetecsesasataeeetesseaaeans 27 MINOX APEE e E E E T E A E EEE E E E Seocessscsecsasves 28 Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 4 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Media Contents en SHOW ME MORE DxDataBook Component Information Management Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 5 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Section 1 Overview 1 1
11. ator configuration file allows users to modify translator behavior to do things like change fonts adjust text sizes and renamed or remove properties The translator user guide explains the configuration file options e Design Capture supports compound symbol definitions with up to 8 rotational and mirrored views possible for a single symbol Compound symbols are not yet available in DxDesigner DxDesigner provides the ability to define alternate symbol views by assigning a numeric suffix for example res 1 and res 2 may represent a horizontal and a vertical resistor The translator provides the option Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 11 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide to convert DC compound symbols to uniquely numbered DxDesigner symbols or to translate only the first view of compound symbols e and characters are legal in Design Capture but are not allowed in DxDesigner symbol names The translator will replace the illegal characters with the underscore _ character e DxDesigner text is slightly smaller than that in Design Capture To achieve the same effective size the translator automatically scales up the text size x1 25 The amount of scaling is defined in the translator configuration file e The
12. be extended to use the Eldo and AMS analysis engines Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 20 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide 6 2 The Design Capture interface to RF analysis tools is achieved by file transfer Is this still possible with DxDesigner DxDesigner provides tight integration with Agilent ADS and AWR Microwave Office facilitating bi directional design transfer and co simulation The user can design in DxDesigner and then launch the analysis engine to verify the RF group DxDesigner can also directly import RF structures from the RF tools Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 21 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Section 7 Automation amp Scripting 7 1 What scripting capabilities exist for DxDesigner DxDesigner includes built in Automation capabilities enabling customers to tailor functionality to their own needs Scripts can be written in a variety of languages Technical information on the DxDesigner Automation capabilities can be found at the link below http supportnet mentor com reference technotes public technote cfm id MG71 758 7 2 What support is p
13. clude e Variant Manager support Physical variants and Function Managed Variants e Variant Manager allows users to choose alternate parts from the DxDatabook or DMS selection tools e Reuse blocks can be replaced in variants like any standard component e DxDesigner displays unique variant views without having to create multiple schematics e Do not place parts can be removed from variant views in DxDesigner Expedition FabLinkXE and Drawing Editor e Unique assembly BOMs are automatically created for each variant For more information in Variant Manager refer to the User s Manual at the link below http supportnet mentor com docs 201206008 docs pdfdocs eevm_user pdf Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 19 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Section 6 Simulation 6 1 Does DxDesigner have an interface to analog analysis tools ETTE Project E sarmtation CE HI5STine t gt Desig hem if aa of D cect seloctet Yes DxDesigner has tight integration with HyperLynx Analog which has its own integrated command toolbar within DxDesigner Similar to Design Capture and Design View it allows users to create one common schematic for PCB design and simulation HyperLynx Analog has its own built in simulation engine and can
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16. esign concurrency is a change in methodology that allows design teams to work together on the same design at the same time rather than taking turns contributing in serial fashion Changes are communicated dynamically between engineering design teams and the analysis tool users The chief benefit across the flow is a reduction in design cycle time as multiple engineers and layout designers can work in parallel without waiting on one another to perform transitional steps such as compiling a database Communication is improved since engineers work on the same database and can see one another s work Design reviews can happen at any time since all the data is always available Data integrity is improved and validation efforts are reduced since all users work ona single database without having to break the design and apart and stitch it back together CONCURRENCY IN THE FLOW Concurrency is enabled across the Expedition Enterprise flow as described below DxDesigner e Multiple engineers can work on the same schematic at the same time even within the same sheet CES e Multiple specialists can enter design constraints for their domain of expertise at the same time and can see one another s work instantly Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 16 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView
17. f DxDesigner hierarchy without an off sheet connector If desired DxDesigner DRC rules can be set up to enforce DC like rules for example to issue a warning if a named connector is not present e DxDesigner requires a separate global tap for each power ground signal defined When translating DC schematics it may be necessary to replace a single global tap with individual global taps for each signal e Other terminology differences are described in the following application note on SupportNet http supportnet mentor com assets MG576018 10854 pdf 4 2 Are connectivity options other than traditional schematics available in DxDesigner DxDesigner has a spreadsheet like connectivity option known as Interconnect Table ICT An ICT describes the contents of a hierarchical block utilizing components Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 15 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide chosen from the Central Library and connectivity added in the spreadsheet cells A read only documentation graphic can be automatically created if required A tutorial can be found at the following link http supportnet mentor com reference tutorials index cfm id 10594 4 3 We do not work in a concurrent mode on projects today What would we gain by implementing design concurrency D
18. g any part of this document the recipient agrees to make every reasonable effort to prevent the unauthorized use and distribution of the proprietary information Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 2 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Table of Contents OVERVIOW E asacsnesacssScabaaeisasvaeagasossses sssvaasaessasascaasansdaesoasadesseaaasussoasadsssoaaasaaesaaabaconsans ssnvaastaess 6 1 1 How do Design Capture and DxDesigner Differ in History and Future Plans ccccccessseeeeteees 6 1 2 Is Design Capture and or DesignView Being Discontinued s sssssssssssesssssssrissrsessssesreresrsrssssesres 7 1 3 On Which Platforms is DxDesigner SUPPOrtOC cssecsescssesctseseseteeececssneeseseescecseeesstseeecesseeasataeeetesaenaeas 7 1 4 How Will DxDesigner be Enhanced in the Near FUtUre cccccscccssesseseeeseenenseseeeetecssnesatseeesesaeneeans 7 1 5 With Design Capture need a full schematic license for cross probing and placement How does this WOrk in DXD SIQN OS uo cscseessscesscnssceseseescecuscesesessscnsecaesesesecsssesaesesecessasasacsesececsaaaacaesecesaseasasiesesessaasataeees 7 1 6 Where can I get more information about upgrading from DC and DV to DxDeSigner cce 8 1 7 How can I connect with Mentor Graphics and other customers when
19. h block types are managed in the Central Library and maintain constraints along with the design data e The application of formal reuse blocks into designs has been improved to provide the following capabilities O O Constraints are merged from reuse blocks into the host design Tools easily identify out of date reuse blocks and allow users to update them from the Central Library When instantiating a reuse block in DxDesigner it is possible to remap layers bus contents and global nets to match those in the host design Reference designators within reuse blocks can be automatically renumbered with a prefix suffix or as needed Reuse blocks can be dissolved into the host design if desired where they become part of the design with no relationship back to the original block in the Central Library Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 18 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Additional information about design reuse in the Expedition Enterprise flow can be found on SupportNet at the link below http supportnet mentor com reference technotes public technote cfm id MG564725 5 2 Does DxDesigner have an equivalent to Varant Manager Yes DxDesigner provides a Variant Manager that surpasses that provided with Design Capture Key features in
20. ing through a lengthy migration process This FAQ and the resources provided through a dedicated landing page will provide all information you need to get started This page is open to all customers whether currently on support or not and can be found at the link below http www mentor com go DC2DX Larger and more complex environments may require more planning and technical detail For this purpose we provide comprehensive in depth documentation via the migration planning resources on SupportNet An excellent starting point is the Migration Planning Guide located at the link below This guide is available only to customers on support http supportnet mentor com reference other info Expedition Enterprise Migration cfm 1 7 How can connect with Mentor Graphics and other customers when have a question Mentor Graphics customer support is available to assist you with any concerns you may have during the migration process In addition you can stay in touch with the migration experts within Mentor and with other customers through the Migration Community It can be found here http www mentor com go DC2DX_ Connect Use this community also for issues focused on the migration of Report Writer use cases Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 8 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to D
21. ner Integrated flow e The DC schematic cannot be translated to a DxDesigner Independent NetList project as the translator automatically creates an integrated flow project Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 27 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Index A Automation and Scripting Community 22 C CES 9 10 Concepts and Terms 26 cross probing licenses 7 D DC Connections 27 DC2DX Migration Community 8 Design Capture history and future plans 6 Design Outsourcing 24 DxDesigner history and future plans 6 7 platform support 7 DxDesigner Automation 22 DxPDF 23 F File gt Export 24 formal training 25 I Independent NetList Projects 27 M Migration Planning Guide 8 26 Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Index migration focused training 26 N Net Class Net Properties 9 P PDF generation 23 R Report Writer Community 8 S schematic import 27 self paced tutorial 25 T training options 25 Translation Checklist 26 Translation Guide 26 TRANSLATION PROCESS DOCUMENTS 26 Translation Process Tutorial 26 U Undock Dock 24 V virtual lab 26 Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skyp
22. rovided for DxDesigner scripting DxDesigner is supported like all other aspects of DxDesigner questions and issues can be addressed to customer support Support will not write scripts for you but they will answer questions provide guidance and log issues The Automation and Scripting Community serves as a communication hub with Mentor and customers sharing scripts and advice with each other http communities mentor com mgcx community pcb automation scripting Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 22 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Section 8 Output Generation 8 1 With Design Capture we use a 3rd party product to print to PDF Howis this achieved in DxDesigner DxDesigner includes DxPDF a generator that creates searchable PDF files displaying symbol and net property values as a tool tip for extended collaboration When block hierarchy is defined DxPDF enables the reader to descend into the block similar to how you would in DxDesigner You can find additional details about the PDF generation from DxDesigner on SupportNet at the link below http supportnet mentor com reference technotes public technote cfm id MG572785 Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call
23. sed for DC To support multi user collaboration a collaboration server will be required with good network speed between server and clients It is also recommended that the design project data and central library be located on this server An overview presentation of Expedition Enterprise infrastructure and collaboration server is available on SupportNet at the link below http supportnet mentor com reference tutorials index cfm id 10755 10 2 Will training be required when moving from Design Capture to DxDesigner Although DxDesigner is intuitive and easy to use training is recommended as DxDesigner is similar in many areas but remains a different product and in some cases different methods are employed to achieve the desired result TRAINING OPTIONS Training options include the following e A three day formal training class is available at a Mentor Graphics facility or online For more information please contact your local Mentor sales office or email to education _services mentor com e A self paced DxDesigner tutorial is available on SupportNet at the link below http supportnet mentor com reference appnotes index cfm id MG579468 Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 25 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide e Specifically for smaller teams the Mentor tr
24. seeseessessesees 15 4 1 What is different when wiring a schematic in DxDesigner sscccseesssesstseseteteseteeseessesesetseeeanataeees 15 4 2 Are connectivity options other than traditional schematics available in DxDesigner 0008 15 4 3 We do not work in a concurrent mode on projects today What would we gain by implementing CESION CONCUITONCY Pansin seinna anitat ANAA AAA a AA AOTAN AEA ITEA AEA Aaaa Taaa ARAA AEE 16 CONCURRENCY IN THE FLOW sciccckccccsscecsicretacesessenceentenstsusasdenetecessesunialacvendusaventisde osantaieansoddebe dna tvncadaseodevsnasnsanes 16 Design Reuse and Variants i ccscccccecccenccenececcenecesccenecesccenedensdenedeascensdenscencdensdenedensdenedacdenedensdencdensdenevencdeneces 18 5 1 Is Design Reuse supported ssensesesesessssensseesesesssneneneesesesssnensntenesenssnenentesenesenensntenenessnnenenrenenenennent 18 5 2 Does DxDesigner have an equivalent to Variant Manager ssesssessesesssesssrssisreresrsrsseninreresessss 19 cLa idt o1 n Paea Ea E AEE EEE E EE E E E E E A AE 20 6 1 Does DxDesigner have an interface to analog analysis tools s sssesssssssssssssresesrsesssrererrseseseesees 20 6 2 The Design Capture interface to RF analysis tools is achieved by file transfer Is this still possible with DXDESIgNEL iiias hannie iaaa a Ea Eiaa Aaaa iian aaa aiaiai iiaae 21 Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb sys
25. supportnet mentor com reference appnotes index cfm id 10854 Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 26 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide 10 4 My company has various schematic capture products Can these schematics be imported into DxDesigner e Many schematic formats can be easily imported in to DxDesigner via the Import process These DxDesigner import tools are provided as part of the standard installation at no additional cost e The 3rd party schematic import support includes Cadence OrCAD Cadence ConceptHDL Altium CadStar and others Please check SupportNet for versions supported which can change with each release 10 5 Today DC is used to interface with a 3rd party layout tool via the DC Connections option Can this type of schematic be moved to DxDesigner e The schematic can be translated to the DxDesigner Integrated flow to be used with Expedition layout wherein a 3rd party generic net list maybe created e The full DxDesigner license DxDesigner for Expedition does have the option to create a DxDesigner Independent NetList project interfacing with 3rd party layout systems however this option would require further consideration of symbol library differences o A DxDesigner Independent NetList project can be imported to DxDesig
26. tem design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 3 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide AUTOMATION amp Scripting ss 5iscccesseicsssascecesessssconsesssieconsoicesranssusseacstusanansiucdvasntassneas veivensbagsasaavcodoassbardensoseessantbas 22 7 1 What scripting capabilities exist for DxDesigner ss e ssssessssesssiesesissssssssrssrsessssesrnresrsrsennesrnrerrsesesse 22 7 2 What support is provided for DxDesigner scripting ssssssssssisssrssssssssresrsrssssenrsresesesennesenrenrsrsenne 22 OUTPUT Genera NO ecaa a a E E 23 8 1 With Design Capture we use a 3rd party product to print to PDF How is this achieved in DXDOSIQNGN 3 isin til innia aaa aiaiai iaaa aani A EA aSa aaabaaaniebuanmiaad tila Taaa NaRa 23 DESIG OUTSOURCING vec vecesecesecececcvecdveccvecedeceuecevecevecevaceveuedecouucddeceuasedecouuceveceveuevacevecedeceteudtacevecedecsteececavecsiecstex 24 9 1 I need to send a design project to a service provider How will DxDesigner facilitate this 24 Migration Process amp Training wcsscciccccscccssscvevesccestecsevevesescenstseseecvscasesestvesencuveasevensvesvecvveesevesitess Uueveceveueutessteeses 25 10 1 Will we need different hardware or network performance to use DxDesigner s151515151515121 25 10 2 Will training be required when moving from Design Capture to DXD SIQNEL cceceee tenets 25 TRAINING OPTIONS irestore
27. to DxDesigner FAQ Guide e Constraints can be entered early in the design process without having to package the schematic or choose a physical stackup e Actual results from the physical layout can be viewed and compared to the desired constraint values at any point in time Expedition XtremePCB e Layout designers can work simultaneously on one design database and can see one another s work instantly e Project Integration flags indicate when changes are available from the schematic or CES Designers can continue to work concurrently while changes from DxDesigner or CES are forward annotated Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 17 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide Section Design Reuse and Variants 5 1 Is Design Reuse supported Yes DxDesigner supports both informal and formal reuse methods Both methods have been enhanced far beyond what is possible with Design Capture Key features of DxDesigner reuse e Informal reuse is supported by the ability to copy sheet from one project to another with options to retain the copied referenced designators or to reset the reference designators in the new design e Formal reuse capability in DxDesigner supports logical only reuse blocks as well as logical amp physical reuse blocks Bot
28. to go back and forth between schematic capture constraint entry simulation and layout Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 6 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide 1 2 Is Design Capture and or DesignView Being Discontinued No Design Capture and DesignView will continue to be supported although they will not be significantly enhanced as mentioned above We have implemented a cross license scheme that allows existing DC DV users to begin working with DxDesigner while still having DC DV available with both tools being enabled from the same license 1 3 On Which Platforms is DxDesigner Supported Windows 7 is the most popular platform however other operating systems are also supported Details about the currently supported platforms can be found on SupportNet in the Release Highlights document for each release of Expedition Enterprise 1 4 How Will DxDesigner be Enhanced in the Near Future DxDesigner is Mentor Graphics flagship product for design definition Every release contains new technology additions customer requested enhancements and continuous improvements in usability collaboration and flow integration One such addition is a new technology called DxSystems Designer which Is being developed to define and manage multi board systems including architect
29. ural planning what if scenarios trade offs and managing interconnect of boards with backplanes or system internal cables DxSystems Designer is planned for the next major release of DxDesigner Additionally we will continue to enhance DxDesigner with functionality simplifying the transition from Design Capture and DesignView 1 5 With Design Capture need a full schematic license for cross probing and placement How does this work in DxDesigner Low cost licenses have been introduced specifically for cross probing and cross placement in both layout and schematic eDxDesigner and eExpedition These tools provide easy to use dockable windows containing views of the schematic and layout respectively The cross probing tools utilize design snapshots that are automatically created during forward and back annotation protecting the real design against accidental or unauthorized change Mentor Graphics PCB Innovative Technologies Online at http www mentor com products pcb system design or call 1 800 547 3000 U S toll free amp Skype free Page 7 of 29 October 2012 Design Capture DesignView to DxDesigner FAQ Guide 1 6 Where can get more information about upgrading from DC and DV to DxDesigner With the release of Expedition Enterprise 7 9 4 the upgrade from DC DV to DxDesigner has become easier than ever before Our objective is to enable most of our Design Capture and DesignView customers to transition without go
30. xDesigner FAQ Guide Section 2 Constraint Management 2 1 In DC and DV rules were entered through Net Class amp Net Properties How does rule management work in DxDesigner With the increasing speeds and complexity of topologies the traditional net classes and net properties are no longer effective to fully capture electrical and timing requirements Today s designs require physical and electrical constraints to control signal and power integrity as timing topology and impedance requirements New criteria such as mechanical and DFM requirements are managed through specific constraint types as well DxDesigner and the entire Expedition Enterprise flow use a spreadsheet like Constraint Editing System known as CES which is a significant improvement over Net Class Net Properties CES is also available in the DC Expedition flow and we recommend customers to begin using CES constraints right away gaining the benefits while in DC and preparing users for a transition to DxDesigner A tutorial showing how to use CES to replace Net Properties Net Classes is available on SupportNet at the link below http supportnet mentor com reference tutorials index cfm id MG576733 OTHER CES HIGHLIGHTS e DxDesigner benefits from the iCES extension to CES iCES is a simplified interface allowing users to enter and manage constraints on currently selected objects and to view the actual values from Expedition while in the schematic editor An i
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