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change instance name in schematic

SteveRFIC
SteveRFIC over 7 years ago

It is a very simple question, it seems that I can't change an instance name by "q" it in schematic window. I have to go to the property editor and change it there. For instance, I placed a resistor R1 in the schematic and then later I want to change it to R1<2:0>. Naturally I want to q it and then change it there. however, the instance name field is grey. Instead, I have to change it in the property editor. For some reason, changing things in the property editor can be annoying. I click in the field that I want to change, sometimes when my cursor moves, then immediately the edit mode is gone, I have to click again and again.  I don't know why it is happening.

Is there a way that I can edit the instance name by q it in schematic, or how can I fix the input issue in the property editor? I am using IC617.

Thanks!

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    SteveRFIC over 7 years ago

    Thank you Marc and Andrew!

    Both of you are correct. Indeed it is the "Apply to: all selected" that is causing the "issue", even if there is only one instance selected.

    It has been bugging me for a while now. sometimes when I restart cadence, then it is ok, after a while then it becomes disabled. I had no clue what changed, now I know :)

    Thanks!

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    SteveRFIC over 7 years ago

    Thank you Marc and Andrew!

    Both of you are correct. Indeed it is the "Apply to: all selected" that is causing the "issue", even if there is only one instance selected.

    It has been bugging me for a while now. sometimes when I restart cadence, then it is ok, after a while then it becomes disabled. I had no clue what changed, now I know :)

    Thanks!

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