Learn more about the the new functionalities added to our Interactive 3D Canvas. New features include:
- 3D to 2D move command
- Zone-aware 3D
- 3D collision detection
- Cross-probing 3D view to 2D canvas
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Quick Tutorial: New 3D Mapping in OrCAD
Learn how to automatically and manually complete the mapping of 3D Models to footprints and mechanical parts in OrCAD PCB Designer 17.4 with this tutorial.
On-Demand Webinar: 3D PCB Design and Analysis: When ECAD Meets MCAD and MCAD Meets ECAD
Many designs have been derailed by conflicts between ECAD and MCAD. Fortunately modern PCB design tools and practices have been developed to ensure MCAD and ECAD can stay in sync. Join the experts...
Harmonize your ECAD and PLM Systems with an Integrated Solution
Managing all the facets of PCB design data can be a difficult task to tackle. As the electronics market continues to thrive, circuits have become more complex with shorter design cycles and less...
Common Questions About Constraint-Driven Design with OrCAD Capture
Our most recent webinar, Constraint-driven design with OrCAD Capture, provided attendees with an overview of Constraint Manager for OrCAD. It is a new option available directly within the OrCAD...
Set it and NEVER Forget it with Constraint-Driven PCB Design
Setting up and implementing a constraint-driven design flow may seem like a daunting planning task, however spending the time upfront can save you hours (or even days) by preventing design...
17.2 3D Enhancements
We are continuously adding new functionalities to the OrCAD Interactive 3D Canvas. Now you can even visualize bending of a multi-zone rigid-flex design. You can view its folded state, conduct...
Tutorial: Generating an Intelligent PDF with OrCAD Capture 17.2
This video will walk you through creating an intelligent PDF using OrCAD Capture.
What's New: OrCAD 17.2 QIR 3
The newest incremental OrCAD release (17.2 2016 QIR3) is available now. In our effort to constantly be raising the bar, there are many new and exciting features now available including, but not...
Breaking Down the Cubicle Wall with ECAD/MCAD Collaboration
“Throw it over the wall” has traditionally been the mindset when dealing with updates and changes between the ECAD and MCAD domains. As a result of this strategy, updates and synchronization...
Outsourcing PCB Design? 8 Reasons Having a PCB Design Tool In-House is a Smart Idea
Moving a design from concept to a completed board is an involved process—especially when the design is outsourced—there are many opportunities for problems to arise. In order to mitigate potential...
ECAD MCAD - OrCAD and SOLIDWORKS
See how OrCAD and SOLIDWORKS can help you collaborate seamlessly with your engineering peers.
Top Five Problems Ultra Librarian for OrCAD Solves: Do you need access to 3D models? (5 of 5)
As a PCB design engineer today, you experience a large amount of pressure to create smaller, faster, more intelligent products. Consequently, it has become increasingly important for ECAD and MCAD...
Top Five Problems Ultra Librarian for OrCAD Solves: Having trouble finding unified part libraries? Symbols, footprints, and 3D models all ne
How many times have you worked on a design where three different people created the symbol, footprint, and 3D model—and of course they don’t match? The symbol doesn’t have the right number of...
3 Common Vias: Their Manufacturing Pros and Cons
When creating your PCB Board, understanding the pros and cons of each via and how they impact the design and manufacturing process is important to know.
Three Key PCB Design Tech Trends – Year In Review
One of exciting things about the PCB design space is the pace at which things change and evolve. We are responsible for creating the tools that enable the design of the next great gadget or...
Sigrity Tech Tip: How to Accelerate Accurate 3D Full Wave Extraction Time
Allegro Sigrity SI Base (http://goo.gl/L1k5GX) and the System Serial Link Analysis Option (http://goo.gl/L03MLd) from Cadence are demonstrated.
5 Reasons to connect your PCB tools to PLM
50% of 'best-in-class' companies connect PCB data to PLM. Learn how organizations benefit from integrating their PLM with PCB and how OrCAD makes integrating the two easy.
Scalability: Why it's Important to Consider
Scalability is critical for businesses to consider when making purchase decisions. We all know the importance of planning for the future and scalability gives us the opportunity to do so without...
What's New: OrCAD 17.2 QIR 1
Cadence 17.2 QIR 1 adds a host of new capabilities to OrCAD 17.2. Major enhancements added in QIR 1 include: All new 3D engine with clearance checking, Capture web viewer, PSpice model linking...