[PCB_FORUM] Re: ODB++ Configuration

Randy,

 

I have to disagree with you.  I have used both the translator in Valor
as well as the OBD++ Inside that is part of Allegro, after you download
it from Valor.   The actually ODB++ Inside (brd2odb) translator was
jointly created by both Cadence and Valor, I think it is mostly Valor
code.  If you have a problem you can get support directly from Valor and
they engage with Cadence when required.

 

We all have our own personal preferences and I would rather use the
ODB++ Inside (brd2odb) instead of having going into to Valor to create
the files.  Don't get me wrong, all translators have the share of
problems but any problems will exist whether it ran inside of Valor or
externally using ODB++ Inside (brd2odb).

 

Dave,

 

To follow-up with your "command not found" issue, the ODB++ Inside
(brd2odb) needs to be downloaded for the Valor web site and installed
separately from the Cadence tools.  The best way to get it or check to
see if it is already installed is to start Allegro then select File >
Export > ODB++ Inside and just click Yes from the confirmer window to
open up the web page where it can be downloaded for Valor.

 

The exactly URL is:
http://www.valor.com/en/Products/ODBpp/Cadence%20Allegro_Inside%20Packag
e.aspx

Hope this helps,
Michael Catrambone
UTStarcom, Inc.

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[mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Randy Dawson
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 10:58 PM
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Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: ODB++ Configuration

 

Dave,

We did this in Valor class, and the best results were not using the
translator at all.

Go straight to Valor Enterprise 3000, and import the file, their
translators work better than any of the vendor supplied ones.

I love that netlist check tool, saved my bacon a number of times(esp.
plane checks).  Now I work for somebody that cant afford that stuff,
whats your take on GerbTool, and CAM350?

Randy



> From: dave.schaefer@xxxxxxx
> To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: ODB++ Configuration
> Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:32:04 -0600
> 
> Dave,
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> I'll mess around with it a bit to see if I can get the desired
results.
> 
> I did read some of the command line info (Appendix A, I think), but
when I
> entered "brd2odb" on the command line I got "command not found"
message.
> I'll try putting the command into skill and running (16.01 "L" on XP).
> 
> Dave Schaefer
> dave.schaefer@xxxxxxx
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dave Elder
> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 5:56 PM
> To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: ODB++ Configuration
> 
> Hi Dave,
> 
> Use the brd2odb command line utility. Most of the parameters are 
> configurable.
> 
> This is how I run it from within Skill:
> sprintf(cmd, "brd2odb -a2l -c a -jn %s -v14_thermals -s all -sf -sp-xu

> mm -read_sqa no %s\\%s.brd", bdName, getWorkingDir(), bdName)
> axlRunBatchDBProgram("brd2odb", cmd, ?noUnload t, ?silent t,
?noProgress t)
> 
> See C:\Valor\ODB++Inside\brd2odb.pdf
> 
> Cheers, Dave
> 
> Dave Schaefer wrote, On 8/02/2008 11:57 a.m.:
> > Have started using ODB++ data for fabrication, manufacturing, and
test.
> > I'd like to set up ODB++ Inside to execute with a standard set of
> parameters from a menu pick.
> >
> > Are ODB++ Inside default settings controlled by a configurable file?
> > Can I pass variables (design name) to ODB++ export?
> > Any other tips / comments?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dave
> >
> >
> > Dave Schaefer
> > dave.schaefer@xxxxxxx
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