Use the Place > Part menu (shortcut: P ) to browse libraries for components like ICs, MOSFETs, and discrete parts.
Click on a component pin, drag the mouse to the destination pin, and click again to anchor the wire.
Go to to generate the drill files.
Review the generated .drc text report. Address any errors or warnings immediately before proceeding. Creating the Netlist
Set up your working grid system by navigating to . A tighter grid allows precise component grouping, while a broader grid aids trace routing. Defining the Board Outline orcad 16.6 tutorial
: Map 3D STEP models under Setup > Step Package Mapping to verify mechanical clearances.
The core components of OrCAD 16.6 are:
A: Select the part with the selection tool. Holding Ctrl while dragging allows you to move the part while leaving the wires attached, stretching the traces to follow the component.