[PCB_FORUM] Re: Is there a way to step and repeat placement for identical circuits on the same PCB?

Hi Austin,
 
                If you have an option to use the cadence latest version
SPB16.2 then that has a feature of create circuit replicate. Place one
module and then use the cadence inbuilt feature to place all other
similar section . There will not be any pain to swap components etc...
 
Route the first one and copy the traces and vias to the rest of the
replicated circuitry.
 
Mashak.

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Hi Austin, 

I've written a skill utility which does exactly that, you pick a
reference part (ie BGA) and then select the components in the group you
want replicated. I basically build a reference table which i use to map
the placement information. 

When you pick the secondary component (has to be the same as reference
part to use mapping information) you then select the secondary group of
components and that group is placed around the secondary part using the
mapping info.

Let me know if you want any further info.


Cheers, Ben.

On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 12:31 PM, Austin Franklin
<allegrolist@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


        Hi,
        
        I have four identical circuits on one PCB.  I want to place (and
route) one,
        and have that placement and routing replicated for the other
three identical
        circuits.  Is there a way to setup a placement "template" or a
way to
        replicate the placement?  I know the routing can just be copied.
        
        Thanks,
        
        Austin
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