How to import layout footprint into OrCad 16 Layout
Hi,
Imported schematic outline no problem using your instruction.
Cannot see how to import layout footprint. - maybe looking in wrong place?
Should be a .lib file in layout library but not there.
(C:\OrCAD\OrCAD_16.0\tools\layout\library)
Advice please
Peter
Added 7 years, 4 months ago.
5 Answers
Hi there!
You should be able to simply double-click on the .dra file included in the download. We provide the .dra, .psm, and .pad files for Allegro in the download and that should be sufficient to import it.
Can you try that? Let me know if you have any further issues and we're happy to help out.
Natasha
Answered 7 years, 4 months ago.
Hi Natasha,
Thank you for the quick response. I'm afraid that doesn't solve the problem. The software I have is Cadence OrCad v16 NOT Allegro.
OrCad doesn't recognise .dra - .psm or .pad files.
The Layout files are .lib.
The capture file worked fine - it is just the layout footprint which is not OrCad compatible.
Peter
Answered 7 years, 4 months ago.
Hi Peter,
I was not aware that OrCAD Layout does not support .dra .psm and .pad files. I'll work with my team here to figure this out.
Thanks for letting us know,
Natasha
Answered 7 years, 4 months ago.
Hi Natasha,
Any progress on this?
Peter
Answered 7 years, 4 months ago.
Hello Peter,
We just sent you an email. You can import a DXF file into it and get a footprint out of it. This video shows the process: https://www.useloom.com/share/5bdbbe2e9a464ad08960d157d0f3ecb3
Answered 7 years, 4 months ago.