3 Replies Latest reply on Nov 16, 2018 6:23 AM by chuckt

    PADS color files

    gedeakins
    gedeakins Nov 12, 2018 1:38 PM

      Does anyone know if you can config PADS to use color files in a user configurable location instead of the files in the %SDD_HOME%/Settings directory?

        • 1. Re: PADS color files
          kbak
          kbak Nov 15, 2018 3:22 AM (in response to gedeakins)

          I haven't verified - but I expect the location is controlled by the 'UserDir="C:\MentorGraphics\PADSVX.2.4\SDD_HOME\Settings" setting in the powerpcb.ini file.

          However - if you change this to another location, all the other "settings" files also need to be relocated.

          I  don't think it is a good idea to change it.

          Regards

          Klaus

          • 2. Re: PADS color files
            gedeakins
            gedeakins Nov 15, 2018 8:54 AM (in response to kbak)

            Thank you for that info! I understand your concern, and will take that under advisement. I think I can do a sneaky presto switcho for certain jobs that have a different layering than the standard setup. Hope you have a wonderful day!

            • 3. Re: PADS color files
              chuckt
              chuckt Nov 16, 2018 6:23 AM (in response to gedeakins)

              We change our UserDir to a common corporate location so everyone can select form various STD setups including colors. We have not noticed any ill effects.