PCB Editor
The attached video demonstrates how to use PCB Editor to create a shape. This video was created with PCB Editor Standard 17.2. If you are using a different ...
Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 at 2:30 PM
Question: Why are POWER PINS not becoming No Connect (NC) pins even after checking ‘Is No Connect’ property in Property Editor? I have tried checking th...
Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 at 2:34 PM
Question I want to translate a pads ".asc" file to an Allegro .brd file. However, the PADS IN form, accessed from the Import > Translators &g...
Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 at 2:36 PM
The OrCAD Layout translator enables you to import OrCAD Layout max files into Allegro PCB Editor (versions 17.2 and 17.4). However, the Layout translator is...
Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 at 2:40 PM
Before you follow the procedure that follows, you must either already have the library files in .MAX format or have a working version of OrCAD Layout to cre...
Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 at 2:43 PM
Question I am working in a new .dra file in the Symbol Editor and when I want to save the symbol I receive the error: "ERROR(SPMHCS-1): Symbol is mis...
Thu, 15 Jul, 2021 at 8:04 AM
Question: We are just starting to use the OrCAD tools to design PCBs. I ran into problems after I completed the surface mount pad stacks and tried to chang...
Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 at 2:50 PM
Question How can I create Gerber files in a directory that is separate from the board file? Solution You can control the output directory for Gerber f...
Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 at 3:19 PM
Allegro PCB Editor imports a DXF file according to the dimensions in the DXF file. You can use the Create Detail command that is available from the Manufact...
Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 at 3:22 PM
Question When Auto routing a .brd in the PCB Router, it just quits routing and displays an error that states, “Cannot find productServer program, please re...
Wed, 2 Jun, 2021 at 3:23 PM