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Mentor Graphics PADS VX2.7 Update 1 | 17.5 Gb
Mentor Graphics Corporation, a Siemens business, is pleased to announce the availability of PADS VX.2.7 Update 1. The VX.2.7 release focuses on enhancements to the core technology, many of which have been suggested by you through Mentor Ideas.
PADS VX.2.7 is now available. This release is enhanced with many new features that improve product usability and efficiency. It includes key updates, enhancements and ideas submitted from our user community. Packed with new features across the design flow PADS Professionals VX.2.7 release empowers engineers and designers to create modern electronics products even faster.
Geared toward PCB designers and engineers looking for high-value, production-proven tools, PADS Standard provides schematic design and layout capabilities in an intuitive and easy-to-use environment. PADS Standard is ideal for less complex board design, and where cost is a high priority.
- PADS AMS 64-bit Simulator Enhancements
- Prior to VX.2.7 editing symbol properties and SimDB mapping worked primarily at the block level
- Designs using VHDL-AMS models now netlist faster, and regularly used tool dialogs take less time to start
- Smaller Install Size
- You can now check for silk screen over copper pads in the Verify Design Fabrication check
- DRC will check the pin type from symbol, block, and instance level
- Instead of oneGrid Display button in VX.2.7 there are two separate Grid Display and Grid Snap buttons.
- The Pop command was added to the RMB popup menu.
- The following commands were added to behave similar to web browsers: Close all, Close all but this, Close tabs to the left, and Close tabs to the right.
- An overwrite warning was added when generating PDF files
- Partquest.com Download Process Simplified
- PADS Router: Backup Enhancement to Allow for the Exclusion of 3D Content
PADS Professional is the most capable member in PADS family, suitable for huge designs with complex rule sets. it is based on Xpedition technology and takes the advantage of integrated flow and central library. The basic package contains the Constraints editor, differential pair and high speed signal support, Variant manager, 3D features, basic Hyperlynx SI and Thermal, and as a new additon PADS AMS (Analog Mixed signal Simulator). As it contains also Fablink panel and Drawing editor, the package is extremely cost-effective.
- PADS AMS 64-bit Simulator Enhancements
- PartQuest Integration
. Designer to support EDX file input from PQ
. Drag-and-drop from PartQuest
. Import multiple parts from PartQuest
- Clearly identify PADS Professional
- Separate Grid snapping/ Grid display buttons
- Better Tab management
- Rationalized shortcuts
- Warn when overriding PDF
- Pop command on context menu
- DRC will check the pin type from symbol, block and instance level
- CCE and PDF Export Improvements
- Part Creation Improvements
- Dynamove of Traces when Sketch Plans exist in the design is up to 6x faster
- Deleting traces/vias is up to 5x faster
- Minimized Component Explorer impact on interactive editing performance due to recalculating the number of opens
- Clearances on NC Pins
- Place Multiple Parts
- New methodology to interactively place test points
- Route Obstructs (Allow One Net)
- Pin Swapping During Plow
- Improve the Diff Pair routing and manipulation functionality
- Add Partially Selected Traces
- Manual Saw Tune
- Sawtooth Tune Box on Selection
- Add Netlines to Sketch Plan based on Pin selection
- Incremental Sketch Routing Improvements
- Constraints -Automation of Custom Topologies with Virtual Pins
- Visualization: Improved Selection and Highlight
- Improved Color by Net or Class
- Visualization -Net Name Display on Pin & Via Pad Graphics
- 3D Technology -Added JT 3D Model Format Support
- MCAD Collaboration: IDX / IDX Plus
- Hazard Explorer Dynamic Update User Control
- Snap to Boards in FabLink
- Constraint Automation
PADS Professional VX.2.7 focuses on enhancements to the core technology, many of which have been suggested by you through Mentor Ideas
Mentor Graphics Corporation, a Siemens business, is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services, and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor, and systems companies. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777.
Product: Mentor Graphics PADS
Version: VX.2.7 Update 1*
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page :Language: english
System Requirements: PC **
Supported Operating Systems: **
Size: 17.5 Gb
- Mentor Graphics PADS VX2.7 Update 1 Standard
- Mentor Graphics PADS VX2.7 Standard Update 1 Only
- Mentor Graphics PADS VX2.7 Update 1 Professional
- Mentor Graphics PADS VX2.7 Professional Update 1 Only
- Mentor Graphics PADS VX2.7 Professional Documentation
Platform Support Changes
VX.2.7 will notsupport the following Operating Systems:
- Windows 7 64 Bit Enterprise SP1 or Greater
- Windows 8.1 64 Bit Enterprise All Versions
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64-Bit Standard
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10(64 bit versions), Enterprise Editionand Pro Edition are supported. While there is no known issue with running Microsoft Windows 10.0 Home Edition or Educational Edition, the product has not been tested with these editions, and therefore is not supported.
Kernel Configuration:
Processor: Dual-core Intel or AMD processor minimum.
Memory: 8GB recommended
Swap Space: 2x the amount of RAM
Windows Server 2016
Additional OS Patches (the following 64-bit configurations are supported):
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016, with all current updates via Windows Update
Processor Minimum: Dual-core Intel or AMD processor minimum.
Minimum RAM: 8GB (per simultaneously logged in user)
Virtual Memory: 2X the amount of RAM
Windows Server 2019
Additional OS Patches (the following 64-bit configurations are supported):
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019, with all current updates via Windows Update
Processor Minimum: Dual-core Intel or AMD processor minimum.
Minimum RAM: 8GB (per simultaneously logged in user)
Virtual Memory: 2X the amount of RAM
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