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
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.
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.
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.