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Converting from PADS Logic Designer to OrCad

I have a schematic that was done in Pads Designer 2.5.  I need to convert this to Capture 17.2.I tried the usual export as an EDIF schematic, then import into OrCad Capture.This operation always fails....

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unknown usb device (device descriptor request failed)

I am designing a custom Arduino Nano. I followed the Schematic from the official website. Attached is the schematic and the pcb layout for the section of usb-serial bridge. After the pcb was fabricated...

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Design of DC motor model in pspice

Hi     I want develope basic circuit of DC motor which consist of resistor, inductor and back emf in capture and check its simulation in pspice, for reference I have attached image and link.can some...

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Replaying scripts multiple times

At one time I had a script for rotating (text/parts). It was setup to rotate 90 degrees. Each time I replayed the script it would rotate another 90 degrees. Now when I replay the script it will only...

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Unable to view the pads in 3D while only step model is displayed

Hi,I am using 17.4v p001 Allegro PCB Designer. I am facing the issue of viewing the 3D of the SOIC component.When I remove the step model and view only the component with package height I am able to...

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MTBF calculations

Hi everyone,There is a new Plug-in for OrCAD capture which calculate easily the MTBF of the design.For more information please visit:https://www.bqr.com/products/fixtress/mtbf-predictions/

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Text on Manufacturing/Properties layer

We use the above layer to put text from the schematic for connectors, LED's, jumpers. We go to Check-Properties-Graphics and select Valuename and sometimes Valuename2. We change the text block to match...

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Drill table Creation in allegro 17.2

Hello,I am having a problem with creating a drill table in allegro 17.2. To create a drill table and put in the artwork area i have done as below.Manufacture > Create Drill Table > Pressed...

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updating dynamic shapes

hellois there a command to update dynamic shapes?i have tried "scriptmode +e" but it does not show any command script for the dynamic shape update.whenever i need to update dynamic shapes, i would have...

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Stamp problems, NET not aligned

I'm having trouble printing schematics made with OrCAD Capture 16.6. The NETs I place on the electric wires are printed not aligned with the electric wires.From CaptureFrom HP Leser Color Printer From...

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Chip on Board (COB) in Allegro PCB Editor 17.2

Hi,Any one used on COB technology in Allegro PCB Editor 17.2I just need to know the challenges faced due to limitation in Allegro PCB Editor 17.2 compared to SiP.Regards,Rajesh

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Broken net on pth component without connectivity error!!!!

Hello.I'm working on Orcad 16.6.Due to a operator error we built a pad PTH (60mil copper with 39mil hole) NOT PLATED.In Pad Designer this pad passes the check. No errors.We built the symbol (HEADER 4x1...

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NPTH hole not visible on 3D Viewer

HelloI am using 17.x version of Orcad PCB editor . I am unable to view NPTH hole on 3D viewer  , I already enabled display NPTH on preference settings.For 3D step-file mapping its visibility is much...

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Replicate Circuits

Can you create a replicate circuit from one .brd design and bring that into another .brd design

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Importing XML in Orcad Capture doe not create an OLB.

I am importing XLM files that are obtained from parts vendors using an application called "Library Loader" fromcomponentsearchengine.com. It creates the XML file which then is imported into Orcad CIS...

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Can't open parameter file....error in artwork creation

Hello, I set general parameter (as usual) with metric 2:5 274XWhen I create artwork I've this log Can't open parameter file ... using default values: DEVICE-TYPE GERBER6X00 G-CODES NO...

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Agile users

Hi,I am current looking a software that uploads files and BOM into Agile. We use OrCADs for schematic capture.We are having a hard time to find the software that would do that. We have perception...

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Wire bond guide line support in Allegro PCB Editor 17.2 (COB)

Is there any option in Allegro PCB Editor (COB design) to align the wire bond like we use have in SiP (WB_GUIDE_LINE). Please advise.

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OrCAD Capture CIS - CIP database part DRC error

When running a DRC in capture for a schematic, all of my database parts placed from CIP return ORCAP-2434.For instance from the CIP starter library I placed a molex connector (P/N...

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Library .XML to .OLB Import Tool Not Generating the .OLB File

I am using the library loader tool provided by SamacSys to get the .XML files for components I am looking at, but when I import it the .olb file isn't being generated. I am using version 17.2 of OrCAD...

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