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ERROR(SPMHOD-1): Design has been corrupted, saving as 'XXX.SAV'.

MM202504016128
MM202504016128 5 months ago

Hello, 

sometimes, when I am saving my layout, there is specific ERROR. How can I avoid that?

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  • excellon1
    +1 excellon1 5 months ago

    One possible method to mitigate this would be to run dbdoctor on your design from time to time and then save the design. The dbdoctor command is under Tools > Database Check. 

    The issue pertains to some element or elements within the database becoming corrupt. Usually this error is fairly rare. If it does happen open the .sav file in allegro. Run dbdoctor on the design and then save the design out.

    Best Regards. 

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  • Stacey Holt
    0 Stacey Holt 5 months ago in reply to excellon1

    thank you Space Waves

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    0 MM202504016128 4 months ago in reply to excellon1

    Thank you for help. I just tried run DB doctor and still no problem, It works well.

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