Hierarchical Schematic Generation

A hierarchical schematic is generated using the following generation methods:

Export > Schematic and Symbols

Generates a functional block along with the underlying schematics containing PCB symbols for the current database.

Export > Schematic and Symbols for all Components

Generates functional block along with the underlying schematics containing PCB symbols for all component databases in the design.

PADS I/O Designer automatically exports the symbol set along with the necessary number of schematic pages. When complete, the new schematic pages appear in PADS Designer under Blocks. The hierarchical block can be placed by selecting the local Symbols and then local for the exported functional block. Place the functional block with Added Nets and Net Names so the functional block is fully wired. For more information see "Placing Symbols in an PADS Designer Schematic".

The underlying schematic contains the PCB symbols and the necessary wires and ports to make the connection to the Functional block.

Note
	When exporting schematics from PADS I/O Designer, the following message can occur: “iCDB Error: Running server for the project has changed (Could not create new session - project GUID mismatch) I/O Designer is not connected to iCDB database” This problem may be connected with copying a project while it is already opened in PADS Designer. Close PADS Designer to clear the problem.

Note
	When exporting schematics from PADS I/O Designer, the following message can occur when working on a PADS Designer project created in PADS I/O Designer: "Cannot export schematic: 'Special Components' are not set: PORT_BI,PORT_IN,PORT_OUT” To change offpage connector settings, run PADS Designer with current project, and in PADS Designer choose Setup > Settings, select Project, then select Special Components.