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Text variables

GForte over 1 year ago

Hello, I was wondering how can I create variable fields in the layout.

To start, I have a template for some type of designs, and I would like that one of the texts on the silkscreen changes accordingly to an external variable, like the folder name, or a text file in the same folder.

I was thinking something similar to a page frame that changes the date automatically. How can I generate that type of fields?

RFinley over 1 year ago
In Support.Cadence.Com, there is a skill utility that appears to be a good starting point.

"SKILL code to add a few useful text variables like date/time, and last modified date/time to the board file"

https://support.cadence.com/apex/ArticleAttachmentPortal?id=a1O0V000009Mq2DUAS&pageName=ArticleContent

This utility will add the text for the following:

Number of pads in the design

Filename and location

Date and time

Last modified date and time

Scale factor for print

Using this SKILL utility, once the text variables are placed in the board file, the subsequent add_text run would automatically update the variable values if they have changed.
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GForte over 1 year ago in reply to RFinley

Many thanks RFinley, I was looking something more automated like the date fields on Schematic Capture frame object, that refreshes everytime you open it or save the file.
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RFinley over 1 year ago in reply to GForte

I don't know how long it will take for Cadence to implement this through a feature request.

Need to find a SKILL event trigger for saving the board file.
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DavidJHutchins over 1 year ago

try

axlTriggerSet('save 'add_text)
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excellon1 over 1 year ago in reply to RFinley

That's a very handy utility & a time saver.

Thanks for the info RF.
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