Jim, Allegro can import the third party tools netlist using the "Third Party logic" format(like *.tel). we use Mentor viewlogic schematic tool to create this *.tel file to import into Allegro for many years. For more details How the netlist should look like see <Cadence installation directory>doc\algrologic\algrologic.pdf This explains the Third Party logic flow. Good LucK!! Nagaraj Shanmugam | Lead Designer - PCB Development nshanmug@xxxxxxxxx <blocked::mailto:nshanmug@xxxxxxxxx> | Plot No:14, Sector-32, Gurgaon. | Haryana-122001 INDIA. Direct +91 124 4340 711 | Fax +91 124 4340 555. ________________________________ From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of jwages Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 3:42 AM To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: Importing PADS logic netlist into Allegro boards? Thanx Austin, Luckily, this will be a brand new Allegro database, so I won't have to transpose any existing layout data. Can you tell me the file name extensions exported from PADS Logic? For example, .dat, tel, etc... or does it even matter? Thanx in advance. Apparently, not many folks do this sort of input, cuz you're the only one that responded. Once again, thank you. Also, Jim S. Wages SR PCB Layout Designer H) 919-237-3915 C) 919-484-2963 From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Austin Franklin Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 4:21 PM To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: Importing PADS logic netlist into Allegro boards? Hi Jim, Allegro can import PADS ASCII files. It comes in pretty well. I did a few boards last year using this. Shapes had to be redone, and some other stuff...but it really was pretty good. Best Regards, Austin -----Original Message----- From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of jwages Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:24 PM To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Importing PADS logic netlist into Allegro boards? Has anyone had experience importing a PADS logic schematic netlist into Allegro? I have a potential ( and very much needed) new customer that would have some steady work for me if I can do this. Would really appreciate any help or advice. Jim S. Wages SR PCB Layout Designer H) 919-237-3915 C) 919-484-2963