Orcad Schematic Capture and Board Layout Notes
Research links
- Download 16.6 Demo version – It is design size limited and includes a design example
- Cadence: learning capture – Orcad tutorial on the the cadence site. Video based and requires patience.
- Explanation of Orcad CIS ( component information system ) Wikipedia: Capture CIS
- PCB Library Expert Lite – simplifies footprint generation. Lite version is free.
- Yahoo Group: Orcad Library Sharing
- Ultra Librarian – helps with importation of footprints & symbols
- Franz Orcad Tutorial
- Kicad converted from Eagle Libraries
- Importing autocad dxf into Orcad
- Google:Orcad Parts making tutorial 424
Library Download Links
Methodology Example: Silicon labs methodology
- Download and install the Ultra-Librarian Reader (.exe file).
- Download the appropriate schematic file from the table below.
- Open the appropriate .bxl file; the Ultra Librarian software will open automatically.
- PCB/CAD export format using the Ultra Librarian tool.