Getting Started in OrCAD X PCB 23.1

This lesson will assist in setting up the downloaded design files, allowing you to follow along with the OrCAD X PCB 23.1 Walk-through series. This walk-through series provides step-by-step instructions for getting started in OrCAD X PCB 23.1.

Getting Started in OrCAD X PCB 23.1 Video

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Downloading Materials

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Getting Started in OrCAD X PCB 23.1

Step 1: Select the Materials tab for this lesson.

Step 2: Click to download the PCB Walkthrough 23.1 Getting Started.zip file to your computer.

Step 3: Extract the file to your working directory.

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Note: This directory contains a folder containing the completed design, a Smart PDF of the referenced schematic, a folder containing PCB footprints and padstacks, and a folder containing 3D STEP models. Each lesson provides a folder containing starting design files for that lesson.

Configuring Files

Note: If you followed along with the OrCAD X Capture 23.1 Walk-Through, the remaining steps can be skipped as they were already completed.

Step 4: From the provided materials, open the Footprints folder.

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Copying the PCB Footprints and Padstacks

Step 5: Press CTRL-A on the keyboard to select all files and press CTRL-C to copy.

Step 6: In another window of File Explorer, navigate to the standard OrCAD PCB Footprint and Padstack library location: C:\Cadence\SPB_23.1\share\pcb\pcb_lib\symbols.

Step 7: Paste the files to this location.

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