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Creating a Project Archive
Cadence OrCAD Capture allows you to create an archive of your project and all related files.
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Making Backups Automatically
While working on a design, you may want to revert back to a previous state, or if you close the design without saving, Cadence OrCAD Capture provides an Autobackup feature.
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Using the component Information System
A Component Information System (CIS) is integrated with Cadence OrCAD Capture enabling querying of corporate / online databases to populate designs with part numbers, footprint information, datasheets, and other data needed for production.
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Part Placement from CIS database and standard Library
When placing a part on a schematic page, two methods can be used to search for and locate preferred parts; from a library with the place part dialog or from a corporate/online database with the CIS Explorer.
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Complex Hierchical Designs
Hierarchical blocks provide a better means of signal routing between circuits on large, complex schematic designs. |
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Specifying Reference Range using Controlled Annotation
Use the controlled automation feature to control the way part references are assigned in a design or a schematic page. |
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Design Locks
In multi-user environments, where designs are shared, it is important to ensure that users do not overwrite changes being made by other users. |
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Creating Differential Pair
Differential pair can be created interactively or automatically. |
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Setting up Design Rule Checks
The Design Rules Check tool in OrCAD Capture scans schematic folders to verify that a design conforms to defined design rules.
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Using Gridless Text Edit
Grids in OrCAD Capture can be specified differently for connectivity and drawing elements.
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Using Internet Component Assistant
The CIS Internet Component Assistant (ICA) provides access to new components and component information over the internet.
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Linking a Database Part
If a schematic contains a library part and the properties of that part need to be extract from the CIS database, this functionality can link the library part to the database part. |
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Adding non-electrical parts to CIS BOM Report
BOM reports can be created that include both the electrical and non-electrical (mechanical) parts required for manufacturing. |
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Selecting objects in a Schematic
The Selection Filter provides control of the selection of objects in a schematic page during block selection operations. |
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Creating a New Part from a Part Datasheet
OrCAD Capture allows for the creation of gated and non-gates parts by copying information from a part datasheet. |
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Synchronizing a Hierarchical Design
When using hierarchical block in a design, a synchronize capability ensures that the schematics and the blocks are in sync with regards to the pins and ports. |
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Design Variants Flow
The design variants flow provides capabilities for producing different assembly configurations based on a basic or core design. |
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Creating Variants of Part in a Group/Sub-group
To create a design variant within the variant design flow, parts are added to a group/subgroup. |
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Viewing Variant Parts
Design variations are displayed directly on the schematic page, with variant parts appearing in different colors. |
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Creating Variant Reports
With design variant information stored within a single project, variant schematic pages and bill of materials (BOMs) can be printed without having to maintain separate designs. |
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Creating a Split Part
For parts with a large numbers of pins, split-part creation allows each piece to be placed on different schematic pages.
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Creating a Verilog Netlist
OrCAD Capture supports a large number of standard netlist formats including Verilog netlists.
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