{"id":1588,"date":"2013-08-30T09:04:55","date_gmt":"2013-08-30T16:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.mentor.com\/jimmartens\/?p=1588"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:20:29","slug":"start-smarter-with-pads-webinar-q-and-a-part-4-of-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/electronic-systems-design\/2013\/08\/30\/start-smarter-with-pads-webinar-q-and-a-part-4-of-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Smarter With PADS Webinar Q and A \u2013 Part 4 of 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today will be the last posting of answers from the Start Smarter with PADS webinar.\u00a0 If you view the (on-demand version<\/a>), and have a question, feel free to ask me here or in an email.<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 There were several questions about reading, opening, or converting Gerber files into PADS to create a new database.<\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 Gerber files are just non-intelligent lines, or vectors.\u00a0 For a PCB database, it needs much more intelligence.\u00a0 Footprints, layer stackup, constraints and much more.\u00a0 This can be accomplished in PADS with the help of third party software (CAM350).<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 Dwayne S asks what the main difference between PADS Logic and DxDesigner is.<\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 PADS Logic is great for schematic capture.\u00a0 It has the same UI as PADS mLayout, and of course is tightly integrated.\u00a0 If you need more advanced features, such as a component information system, analog simulation, tight integration with pre layout analysis tools, true hierarchy, advanced wiring commands, and more, it\u2019s time to consider DxDesigner.\u00a0 BTW \u2013 all PADS Logic users by default own DxDesigner \u2013 the products are dual licensed, so you can start trying it now!\u00a0 The PADS Evaluation Guide, which is installed on your desktop, and is available for download at http:\/\/www.pads.com\/try<\/a> will step you through DxDesigner and many of its capabilities.<\/p>\n

Q: Tony S asked whether PADS performs the channel function as a stand-alone a package.<\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 Physical Design Reuse (PDR) is included in many configurations, include the PADS ES Suite.\u00a0 If by stand-alone you mean independent of the schematic \u2013 absolutely!\u00a0 Since it\u2019s not tied to the logic on a schematic, you can use it no matter what schematic tool you use, and still save the reuse elements to a library for use in future designs if you need to.<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 Dennis P is wondering if the PADS ES Suite includes simulation?<\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 The PADS ES Suite has full simulation capabilities.\u00a0 This includes analog simulation, pre and post layout signal integrity, and thermal analysis.\u00a0 And these are not \u201cme too\u201d simulators.\u00a0 They are best in class tools.\u00a0 The SI analysis is powered by HyperLynx \u2013 the desktop standard for signal integrity analysis!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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