An ORCAD question

carlmart · 24th September 2004, 02:41 AM

As several people on this thread seem to use or know a little of ORCAD, can anyone tell me if it's possible to import an ORCAD DOS design from the past (version 3.10) onto a newer one (version 9.0). Which are the steps?

Thanks!

Carlos

Mike Gergen · 24th September 2004, 03:26 AM

Convert the old ORCAD into a DXF file. Then import into the new one.

Konrad · 6th November 2004, 02:31 PM

Fidling with layout:
Designing a new amp board wich will act as upgrade board (for Tandberg 3006A).As it consist of bouth smd and "normal" components. How can i set some of the smd's on bouth sides as prefered, also Top and bottom komponents to overlap? As this will 'solve all my problems'

Real_Macgyver · 8th November 2004, 10:59 AM

Konrad:

Have you checked the components outline ? If its set to global and not restricted to one side you will have an Design Rule Check violation.

Sometimes ORCAD don't seems to understand that you want to place on both sides

AuroraB · 8th November 2004, 01:51 PM

carlmart...
Are you importing the whole project, with schematics, or just the layout??
In principle , you should be able to import directly, but be prepared to run the library manager parallell, as you might have to define all teh footprints again. There is also an import function if your old file is an ASCII netlist or MAX file. There is no reference in the manuals or help files to the older versions.

Konrad:
In component mode, mark the comp. in question, - right click and "opposite" ( Shorthand - "T") ( you should see the footprint change colour according to the top/bottom layer colour )
BTW-Konrad..how far north ??

Konrad · 8th November 2004, 03:51 PM

Macyver, Aurora Borealis: tanks reply, just the input i was lookig for.

OT: Aurora B : about placement

north of the circle, for the moment Narvik. Tromsø is my home town. There is not that many people interested in in this hobby way up N. So i wonder where are you lokated ?

AuroraB · 8th November 2004, 04:01 PM

Andøya ....

Drop me a mail, - ---- since yours is disabled!

24th September 2004, 02:41 AM	#1
carlmart diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Brazil	An ORCAD question As several people on this thread seem to use or know a little of ORCAD, can anyone tell me if it's possible to import an ORCAD DOS design from the past (version 3.10) onto a newer one (version 9.0). Which are the steps? Thanks! Carlos

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24th September 2004, 03:26 AM	#2
Mike Gergen diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elk River MN	Convert the old ORCAD into a DXF file. Then import into the new one.

6th November 2004, 02:31 PM	#3
Konrad diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: way up north	Fidling with layout: Designing a new amp board wich will act as upgrade board (for Tandberg 3006A).As it consist of bouth smd and "normal" components. How can i set some of the smd's on bouth sides as prefered, also Top and bottom komponents to overlap? As this will 'solve all my problems'

8th November 2004, 10:59 AM	#4
Real_Macgyver diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden	Konrad: Have you checked the components outline ? If its set to global and not restricted to one side you will have an Design Rule Check violation. Sometimes ORCAD don't seems to understand that you want to place on both sides

8th November 2004, 01:51 PM	#5
AuroraB diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Norway, -north of the moral circle..	carlmart... Are you importing the whole project, with schematics, or just the layout?? In principle , you should be able to import directly, but be prepared to run the library manager parallell, as you might have to define all teh footprints again. There is also an import function if your old file is an ASCII netlist or MAX file. There is no reference in the manuals or help files to the older versions. Konrad: In component mode, mark the comp. in question, - right click and "opposite" ( Shorthand - "T") ( you should see the footprint change colour according to the top/bottom layer colour ) BTW-Konrad..how far north ??

8th November 2004, 03:51 PM	#6
Konrad diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: way up north	Macyver, Aurora Borealis: tanks reply, just the input i was lookig for. OT: Aurora B : about placement north of the circle, for the moment Narvik. Tromsø is my home town. There is not that many people interested in in this hobby way up N. So i wonder where are you lokated ?

8th November 2004, 04:01 PM	#7
AuroraB diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Norway, -north of the moral circle..	Andøya .... Drop me a mail, - ---- since yours is disabled!

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