Contents


1. Questions about the Schematic Editor

2. Questions about resource files

3. Questions about the Component Browser

4. Questions about net output

5. Questions about reference generation and gate assignment

6. Questions about printing

7. Questions about the LCDB

8. Questions about lisence

9. Others


1.Questions about the Schematic Editor

  1. When I tried to open a schematic sheet, an error "File (xxx.sht) is locked"is encountered and the sheet is opened in Reference mode.

  2. When I tried to open a schematic file, a message "File (XXX.cir/landata.rsc) cannot be opened" was output and I could not open the file.

  3. What does "Master operation" and "Location operation" each mean?

  4. When placing symbols in the schematic, no symbol name is displayed even when I've selected a symbol library directory. Also, library names are marked with asterisks (*).

  5. When I tried to open a schematic file, a message "File (.../landata.rsc) has been changed" was output.

  6. No symbols are displayed when I open a schematic file.

  7. When searching during parts placement, no part can be found at all.

  8. When placing parts in the schematic, no symbol shapes are displayed even though the part names are displayed.

  9. Is there any way to scale symbols up or down?

  10. I want to change the node size.

  11. I want to change the value of line width table 0.

  12. I want to use negative logic representation for pin names.

  13. I want to change the zone display pitch and character size.

  14. When executing the Reference Generator, references are generated in order to "Coordinate" and in order to "Location." What is the difference?

  15. I want to align various objects horizontally.

  16. I want to replace a symbol figure which has already been placed in the schematic with another one.

  17. I want to replace a part I've placed on the schematic with another part.

  18. When selecting the objects in the Sheet Editor, the object I want to choose cannot be selected.

  19. I want to choose only one segment of the line in the net.

  20. How to copy multiple instances of objects?

  21. I want to close the panel menu located at the right side of the Sheet Editor.

  22. I cannot change the ripper direction and shape of a point at which nets connect to the bus.

  23. Although I opened a schematic sheet after creating a new circuit directory, the sheet file name "001.sht" is not displayed in the File Manager.

  24. Although I changed line width settings when editing a schematic, the previous settings returned when I edited symbols.

  25. I want to select the specific objects that meet certain search conditions.

  26. What is the difference between a property and a property viewer?

  27. Although I defined a reference and other properties, they are not displayed on the schematics.

  28. The positions at which property viewers are displayed for input/pins differ for each pin.

  29. When focus is the property viewer, those whose display is turned off can be selected. Why?

  30. When a property is not defined, the property viewer is displayed as @xxx. I don't want it to be displayed.

  31. Although I deleted a net name, the property viewer "@netLabel" remains intact.

  32. I want to change the object colors.

  33. I want to edit the character comments which I input directly into a symbol file on the schematics.

  34. Although I replaced a part, the position of the previous property viewer is retained.

  35. I want the pin numbers and pin names that have already been input to be turned off from the display collectively on the schematics.

  36. Although I edited a symbol file, but the changes I made are not reflected in the symbols on the schematic.

  37. I want the net names automatically assigned by the system to be reassigned collectively.

  38. Net names cannot be changed from the Change Property dialog box. Why?

  39. Is there any way for the nets placed in multiple sheets to be recognized as the same type of net.

  40. I do not know how to connect nets to the bus.

  41. When I try to execute Copy to Buffer, an error "Failed to copy to cut buffer" occurs.

  42. I want to use the figures I've created in schematics as symbols. How can I do this?

  43. I want to move circuits from 999.sht to 001.sht.

  44. I want to use the default power supply and ground settings.

  45. I do not know how to create multi-power supply circuits.

  46. I do not know how to create schematics using power supply boxes.

  47. I do not know how to use multi-symbols.

  48. I do not know how to use multi-pins.

  49. I do not know how to use sheet frames.

  50. When I try to select a component on the schematic sheet, it is always the sheet frame symbol that is selected.

  51. I want to change the gate number of the gate part I've placed on the schematic.

  52. Although I placed parts on the schematic or selected parts using a Parts Rule Based Search, no properties are loaded from the LCDB (parts info library for schematic design) into the schematic at all.

  53. I want to change the colors of property viewers for each type of property.

  54. When copying objects or saving sheets in another name, I want to leave references and net names intact.

  55. I don't know the meaning of the error that occurs when a schematic sheet is saved with the Schematic Editor.

  56. Is any backup file created?

  57. When making a command input, I want to change the default option.

  58. The connector location for the sheet connector has gotten too long, and I want to insert a carriage return at a desired point.

  59. I want to extend the end point of the Bus beyond the point where the net is connected.

  60. On the Circuit, I want to prohibit some of the component properties from editing.

  61. I do not know how to use the short symbol.

  62. Cannot find parts by using a wildcard "*".

  63. Is it possible to use special symbols on schematic sheets?

  64. Will the display speed slow down when hatching is used frequently?

  65. What happens when you attempt to reference the fourth or later data by referencing a data resource having only up to third data.

  66. Is it possible for a figure to be chipped by restrictions on a displayed object (narrow pitch, many nodes, etc.).

  67. Search Parts Num. in a Parts Rule Based Search becomes 0.

  68. The following message appears when a schematic sheet is opened. "Check that the updated symbol list is output to log/upsmb001.log".

2.Questions about resource files

  1. I want to change the first characters of references that are automatically added.

  2. I want to add or change property items in which symbols and pins can be defined.

  3. I want to change the system-reserved properties.

  4. I want to know which resource files are referenced when placing parts in the schematic.
    I also want to know what these files are used for.

  5. I want to restore data from log files.

  6. I wish to edit the function type definition file (CompKind).

3.Questions about the Component Browser

  1. I want to know how to load CSV-format files into the Component Browser.

  2. Is there any way to identify the sheet to which the components being displayed in the Component Browser belong?

  3. I want to output lists of parts, references, and stock codes from the Component Browser.

  4. I want to change the properties displayed in reference lists.

  5. Only a few properties are displayed in the Component Browser.

4.Questions about net output

  1. When outputting PWS/CCF nets, an error "No part name has been input" is encountered and no nets can be output.

  2. When outputting nets, does the system look up the contents registered in the LCDB (parts info library for schematic design)?

  3. The system outputs the components I do not want to be output in part lists.

  4. Although nets are output, a message "No CDB name has been input" is displayed. Is this a problem?

  5. An error/warning occurred when outputting netlists. I want to know which component is the cause of this error.

  6. Is there any way to output netlists in the DOS format?

  7. I want to change the format of part lists.

  8. Is it possible to output nets for one sheet among schematics of multiple sheets?

  9. I want to know about the properties required for outputting GNF nets for PWS.

  10. What properties are required for outputting ECF nets for PWS?

  11. I don't know what the errors that occur when outputting nets mean, or how to correct the problem.

  12. If the Parts List output totals more than 1000 items, it will be written as 1k, but you want to write "1000" and output it as is.

  13. I do not want to output No Mount parts to net lists or part lists.

5.Questions about reference generation and gate assignment

  1. What methods are available to automatically generate references for symbols on the circuit diagram?

  2. What is the "Channel allocation" provided for the Gate Packager's assignment mode?

  3. If part names are changed on the schematic sheet, are the other properties also loaded from the LCDB (parts info library for schematic design)?

  4. I have difficulty assigning gates in the Gate Packager.

  5. When the Circuit Reference Allocator is executed in Assign All Gate mode, even the pin numbers are assigned.

6.Questions about printing

  1. Although printed in zone display, I do not want it to be printed.

  2. Is it possible to produce hard copies of the screen?

  3. How can I specify the paper orientation when printing?

  4. Is there any way to save settings for print parameters (margin, monochrome) in the PC version?

  5. The bus lines and nodes of printed schematics are weak (thin).

  6. How can you print multiple schematic sheets in succession?

  7. Is there any way to output print data to a file in the PC version?

  8. The WS version of System Designer is unable to print.

  9. I don't know how to set up the system for plotter output.

  10. I want to have the Circuit name and creation date displayed on the Schematic.

  11. I do not want to output No Mount parts during plotting out or printing.

7.Questions about the LCDB

  1. I want to copy the LCDB (parts info library for schematic design) to another computer, but I do not know which files I should copy.

  2. I want to change the contents of the component file (xxx.cmp).

  3. I want to add or change the properties defined in the LCDB (parts info library for schematic design).

  4. When executing [Place] - [Part Library], the parts registered in the LCDB (parts info library for schematic design) are not searched correctly.

  5. I want to output the information registered in the LCDB (parts info library for schematic design) to a list.

  6. Although component information described on the package is registered,
    an error
    "Package symbols are not registered in the LCDB"
    is encountered and no nets are extracted.

  7. I do not know where I should set the equivalent definitions of pins.

  8. When I edit the LCDB properties, how can the changes be reflected in the circuit diagram?

  9. From which symbol library are the symbol sheets specified in the LCDB (parts info library for schematic design) searched?

  10. How can op-amps (gate parts that include common pins) be registered in the LCDB (parts info library for schematic design)?

  11. I want to divide parts comprised of 100 pins or more into multiple sheets to place.

  12. When registering in the LCDB, do I have to register the pins that do not exist in symbols?

  13. When I try to open the LCDB, a message "File (xx.prf) is locked" is displayed and the LCDB is opened in reference mode.

8.Questions about license

  1. What types of licenses are available?

  2. Can we change the license server node?

  3. What is the redundant server?

  4. How can I reference multiple license servers as a license client?

  5. How can I check the usage of the license?

  6. Where should I check if a license error occurs and the System Designer cannot be started (in the case of hardware key license)?

9.Others

  1. I installed the PC version of System Designer, but it won't start up.

  2. When I tried to start up the PC-version of System Designer, only the [zui-output] icon was created and I could not start up the application.

  3. Is it possible to edit System Designer files using a note pad on a PC?

  4. When copying System Designer's schematic data from a WS to a PC or vice versa using ftp, is there anything that requires special caution?

  5. I want to assign a series of commands to keys.

  6. How can I copy the circuit directory (xxx.cir)?

  7. Can different sheets of the same circuit be edited from several computers without causing a problem?

  8. I want to use the standard libraries.

  9. What should I do if the results of cross references are not reflected?

  10. Can two-byte and kanji characters be used without causing a problem?

  11. What kinds of file formats are available that can be input to or output from the System Designer?

  12. I want to set the current directory when I start the Design File Manager.

  13. I want to set the current directory for each login user when they start the Design File Manager on WindowsNT.

  14. I want to set the default path for each new Schematic rcpath file.

  15. I want to copy the Schematic that I have made in the System Designer to another tool (like "Word Pad").