CLine net change

You didn't specify which package or version you are using. Based on the info given I can suggest

Logic > Net Logic

Then in the Options tab use 'Rename'

You cannot assign a net name to a connect line. The net name is driven by the loaded netlist and the pins the connect lines and vias connect to. The only exception is Shape where a net name can be assigned on the fly without contacting any pins which have net names assigned via the loaded netlist. With the said, if a floating connect line or via contacts a Shape which has a net name assigned the connect line and via will assume the Shape assigned net name.

Hope this helps,
Mike Catrambone
UTStarcom, Inc.

Firstly thank you for your replies. In my question I mean if a via (or a floating connect line- that is not connected to a pin) has a NET1 assigned on it and I want to change this via's net to NET2. If it is not possible one can delete the via(connect line) and put a new via that is assigned to NET2. In that way the job is 2 times longer than immediately changing the assigned net (if possible).

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Ahmet OZSOY

If a via or floating connect line is not connected to a pin then it must be contacting a Copper Shape on one of the etch layers for it to be assigned a net name. Normally this can be resolved by temporarily moving all the Copper Shapes off the board edge but in some cases the net name sometimes sticks to the floating via.

In the case that the via still has a net name assigned after moving all the Copper Shapes outside the board outline then the only way I have found to resolve the issue was to:

- Copy the via(s) outside the board outline
- Delete the via(s) w/ net names assigned on the board outline
- Copy the outside board edge via(s) back inside the board outline

As I said previously, the only way to have a via assume a net name is to have it either contact a Pin or Copper shape which has a net name assigned so if that is the not the case then after completing the steps above the via(s) in question should not have a net name.

When you are doing these coping and moving the outside the board outline just remember the distance so they can easily be moved / copied back to the same location.

Move outside the board outline; type of the command line: ix -5000 0
Move back inside the board outline; type of the command line: ix 5000 0

Hope this helps,
Mike Catarmbone
UTStarcom, Inc.

Last year I filed an SR for an enhancement to add this capability to Allegro.  Cadence looked into it and provided custom Skill code to change the net name on floating vias, etch and shapes.  I have attached a screen-shot of the interface as well as the code. 

The code isn't perfect, but is definitely usable.  Shown below are the instructions on how to use it once you have the Skill code loaded.   The capability provided by this code has definitely been beneficial and has saved us some time.   It will work in both 15.7 and 16.0

The way the program works is you choose the objects you want to assign, then either select the net name from the list or select the check box.

Selection from the list details:

  o after selecting the net name, click on the object (or window) to assign that net name to the object

Selection from the check box:

  o Check the box "Manually select net on PCB Canvas"

  o Click "Assign"

  o Click on the element for the net name you want to use

  o Click on the object (or window) to assign that net name to the object

Cadence has approved the public release of this code with the following disclaimer:

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Randy