Tutorial OrCAD and Cadence Allegro PCB Editor | 2022 | Step by Step | For Beginners

[@cliffariel1500]

Day one as a PCB designer / junior hardware engineer, my supervisor recommended this video. You are phenomenal and helped me get through my first experience with PCB design (with no experience). Thanks for being very detailed!

[@stevecohen7760]

Robert your videos are very informative, I have used many different packages over the years, Tango, Protel in the early years, I started using Orcad back in 1990's, I began to feel like a BETA tester with all the bugs. I am considering moving on, Allegro is very convoluted. Altium seems to flow much better and have been demoing it and I like what I see. Again your videos are very good and I'm sure many people get good information from them, Thank you

[@sputnik4216]

Your presentation is excellent. Thank you for all your teaching videos. Your tutorials are my GOTO destinations. Currently we must use Orcad (but we GREATLY prefer Altium).

[@hopeberkau2932]

This is beyond useful. Thank you!

[@sathiyanathan1318]

I tried all the tools both free and commercial. Working with allegro and orcad is really painful and frustrating experience. Most of very simple operations are exponentially complicated. Atleast 6 months required for learning and using the tool bit comfortably in real design. if cost is not big constrained better move to altium. It would be much easier to learn and use.

[@vladomaimun]

Thank you! People normaly charge a hefty amount of money to teach this and by providing it for free you are greatly helping the next generation of engineers.

[@jrdelrey]

I cannot agree more. Question for Robert, which one do you personally prefer? Allegro or Altium?

[@Truth_seeker_24]

Many Thanks Robert! Good Work. It would be great if you can also cover PCB Editor (instead of Allegro) as I think Capture CIS + PCB Editor cost under 600Euros and so many beginners and smaller companies will be using the same. Allegro PCB editor is like 6K euros i think along with Capture CIS so quite steep.

[@rick_er2481]

Thank you, I probably need to learn this in the next months, I saved to video for later because I know it will be a good video

[@TheDutchGuyOnYT]

Thx Robert. Very regrettable my Altium subscription which I got for a very nice price is coming to an end. Altium proposed a very expensive subscription for a hobbyist… talked to an Orcad supplier, could offer the new Orcad X standard for a VERY reasonable price, perpetual! This movie makes my migration a lot easier. Thx!!!

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you very much

[@ismaelllaver6673]

Organization is a key to success

[@kukutron5558]

*MUCHAS GRACIAS DESDE SANTIAGO DE CHILE*

[@sanjeevadhikari]

Hello Robert, I am using OrCAD PCB Designer Professional 17.2, but when I click on 3D model menu, it is not poping up 3D Mapper window, Am I missing any extension setup? The Setup-->Step Packaging Mapping... is lunching different Device/Packaging STEP Mapping window, but there is no model file import selection. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

[@jiyoonhan2633]

I am having an exactly same issue.. Anyone knows the solution?

[@saanchal7523]

Same

[@romanisaikin6623]

It's amazing how calm you are while explaining some very odd things, like setting paths in config files or giving advice to use File-Save instead of the other Save button. Forced to use Orcad at work now after years in Altium and other programs and its hilariously bad. I just cannot believe that people work in it and don't even ask the question - what the hell is going on with that software.

[@TheGenoharadan]

Couldn't agree more. The company I work for unfortunately uses Orcad and now I am forced to work with it. It is the worst software (UI-wise) I have ever experienced. Can't imagine how someone could choose it over KiCAD if it is not for some company rules/legacy projects.

[@supernumex]

Thanks for the great video! I understand the legacy and that it's more powerful in some instances, but the user interface so ugly compared to Altium.

[@jiyoonhan2633]

Thank you so much for such a nice lecture! I have a question: While adding 3D model to footprint in Allegro, I don't have "3D mapper" option in allegro 3D canvas. I can only see "visibility", "options", "symbols", and "collision detection". Is this a version issue?

[@kishorebond29]

Left click _ Left click 🎵🎶🎶

[@JayzAut0]

For the ones using orcad X im not able to find the padstack editor

[@songoku2872]

same here, did you find any solution?

[@JayzAut0]

@@songoku2872 no

[@austinkwon8259]

Installed OrCAD 17.2 or smth and using older version now. Still works!

[@AndresDiaz-zl9fq]

Greetings Robert. Great video, I just want to ask you about a particular topic. Is there a way to link multiple pads to a single pin (like in altium designer)? I can't find information related to that topic.

[@Subhashtammana]

Hi I want orcad pcb designing software link please share that in youtube comments box

[@優さん-n7m]

Robert, how are you doing? Have you ever used HyperLynx? Did you consider creating tutorial on this program?

[@RobertFeranec]

They don't want me to create tutorials - looks like they like to sell their own trainings.

[@優さん-n7m]

@@RobertFeranec but how can they stop anyone from making tutorials on their program?

[@RobertFeranec]

@@優さん-n7m They can't completely stop you, but for example they do not provide license for free (and some software is very expensive just to make a video or tutorial about it) or if they really want, they can come up with some stuff about copyright or intellectual property issues see my Xilinx video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qai5pqR9bpJ7Zqc

[@優さん-n7m]

@@hectorgonzalez6361 HyperLynx is an elite tool used for SI and PI simulation. I am not interested in the thermal side. The courses on this program are very expensive. Like really really expensive.

[@RobertFeranec]

@@hectorgonzalez6361 Hyperlynx is really good for simulations. Powerful and easy to use.

[@ANANDUVWILSON]

nice

[@JosiGrinboju]

Thanks for your time, and effort. This was a very complete and detailed course. Huge help!

[@markworkman6544]

how is Allegro PCB Layout different from OrCAD PCB layout............?

[@creativeideaseee]

Hello sir can you make for shape pad design in cadence.. footprint

[@HarishSharma-fg6uy]

Thank you for this wonderful explanation. I am not able to edit track after artwork creation. How to edit track .please help

[@galmagen6212]

I'm so happy to see a new version of the original video, thank you!

[@chandrabhaskarsambaldevi]

I tried to do it by directly downloading the footprint and symbol from snapEDA and added the libraries of it in Orcad capture project file but when i went for PCB components placement they are not appearing, what should I do?, is there no other way than to make the footprints and ourselves?

[@domenicospagnuolo8811]

Thank you for another wonderful video Robert ☺ Just a question: cannot see reference designers and the connector silkscreen on 3D canvas. What should I check? I downloaded your project and I see everything correctly, but I cannot find any difference in settings between your project and mine. Happy new year and...still thanks!

[@mohamadhawamdeh7901]

Can I use this software online?

[@kevinlim8356]

Hi. At 29:18 minutes. After I changed the PADPATH, I cannot see the OK button of the User Preferences Editor. Please help to show me how to fix this or a shortcut key. Thank you.

[@mirko942]

Super fajny tutorial, wysłuchałem i obejrzałem od początku do końca, pozdrawiam

[@romin9047]

Is there any tutorial on Allegro Design Entry HDL for Schematic Entry? If not it shall be great to have one.

[@madhavdimble9782]

Hello Robert this is very useful video for all who wants to learn Orcad and Allegro. I am new to cadence I want to ask is there any way so that we can modify zoom in and out in Allegro like we have it in Capture (CTRL +SCROLL UP=ZOOM IN , CTRL +SCROLL DOWN=ZOOM OUT , SHIFT+SCROLL IN =PAN RIGHT , SHIFT+SCROLL OUT =PAN LEFT). Thanks you and Regards.

[@ferdianfurkhan6504]

" Numbers of footprint does not match with the footprint" can you tell how to fix it??

[@hedleyfurio]

Great video - I purchaced your orcad course a few years ago which literally saved 1000’s of dollars in time wasted . 👍. The speed of this video is fantastic compared to your normal slo-mo which I watch on 2x 🤣. At any speed the content , as always , is packed with value where you share your years of experience in very well structured presentation .

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you very much Hedley. PS: Yes, I am trying to make the video flow a little bit faster. Let's see how it goes...

[@josefernandoteixeirademora5721]

Hi Robert, how are you? Is it possible using Orcad 17.4 to obtain the schematic diagram using a PCB board already ready with the components soldered on it? ( Reverse engineering )

[@lilking350m6]

What do I do if I accidentally clicked x and there is just a fruit on the screen

[@arvetibharath2359]

How I can install this software means free of cast or any amount to pay for installation

[@jaydschroeder]

Why does the 3D model not show the silkscreen text?

[@alinnewjeresy]

Thank you very much for a very thorough lesson.

[@redmoad955]

Thank you so much. You helped me learning Altium before and now Cadence. Very detail oriented course.

[@Jace_Tran]

Can you make a video on how to read the circuit diagram and What kind of circuit is it and can it be used to analyze it?

[@MrWHATyoWANT]

Hello, I'm stuck at 39:59 because Allegro PCB Editor ver. 17.4 does not have the 3D mapper window. Is this missing due to the update or because I am using the University Edition? Anyone else having this problem?

[@johngarrett5095]

Setup > Step Package Mapping...

[@manjunathapoojari2096]

How to draw creepage in pcb editor.

[@arturocervantes6366]

You deserve my like and comment

[@sreypov1681]

Completed ur 500 likes mate

[@marksavio4917]

Thanks for your video it's very useful.

[@VINAMATION_2024]

thanks for great video

[@최종갑-x8b]

감사합니다

[@zorabixun]

Robert, but if the OrCad is paid few thousands $$$$ so it's a problem 😁🤪 For hobbyists we don't need that expensive software to use once a month, or a half year But, thank you very much for your as always very interesting tutorial, we always learn a lot from your good videos, thx mate 👍

[@RobertFeranec]

Sometimes it is possible to buy Orcad at price around $600 USD. Search for "orcad deal". That would be the cheapest version but it is still ok. Of course for hobbyists KiCad is probably the best.

[@virendrajadhav4375]

Thanks for tutorial

[@ichoter8163]

Turns out they aren't for . SO I hear literally notNice tutorialng inside soft...

[@wang24681357]

Why I don't have "3D Mapper" tab in my 3D canvas?

[@johngarrett5095]

You have to go: Setup > Step Package Mapping...

[@auroraweazelnetwork5209]

Wish i was

[@ronnibrurivera3875]

true

[@thanzawoo3389]

Nice

[@Rottingchristc]

You are the best Robert. Many thanks.

[@sachinshet4569]

Hi Robert, Pls add super thank option.

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you Sachin. KZbin has not enabled that option on my channel yet.

[@RG-si1qz]

Nicee!!

[@paulojaviercuellarbarrios9284]

Excelente contenido!!!

[@bobby9568]

Thank you!

[@krysieks]

stop promoting 1980s software!

[@rick_er2481]

Is this sarcasm? I don't get it

[@RobertFeranec]

@@rick_er2481 I don't normally comment when I see it may not change an opinion, but I try on this one. krysieks, just search for engineering jobs and you will notice, the two most required softwares are Altium and Cadence Orcad & Allegro. It's not relevant how the software looks. PS: Some time ago I created this video: Which PCB Design Software is The Best? The Top 4 Are ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnq9n51qj552frc

[@krysieks]

@@hectorgonzalez6361 yes survived and stopped there in 1990s. I use it for 5 years now and it's always pain. Especially crashing capture. It started to be usable after patch s020 but still can crash. Many things are done in not logical way. Symbol editing in capture - crap, why do you need to pins around rectangular shape?? They actually made new symbol editor about 3years ago. But still far from perfection. 80% of improvement suggestion got rejected by support or takes months to fix bugs. I used in past EasyPC - they support was able to make a fix within hours or days. There is still plenty of room to improve performance. Compare that to kicad - you will be surprised how smooth this free tool is (and this is only about pcb part) If you have a look closer the allegro is selection of tools that cadence bought over the years. But all of them are different and they patched to work with each other. It uses visual C++, java, tcltk, Qt, there mozilla firefox and possibly some other things. I could provide more examples but i'm bored in writing...

[@RobertFeranec]

I believe it's based on "we can't have everything". I think, Cadence priority is do not disturb the existing environment too much. Altium is changing a lot - on one side that means new features on other side frustration of constantly changing stuff and many random bugs between versions. On the other side, I think Cadence would like to stay as compatible as possible with previous versions (they don't want to impact the engineers already working with their software), but that means, they have to keep some old stuff. Still, it's not relevant - it does not matter if it's altium or cadence or kicad .... it's just a software. Important is, if you can use that software to your advantage e.g. get better salary if you know how to use it and in that case Cadence is a very good choice to learn (the same as Altium).

[@rick_er2481]

Thank you, for all the insights! At the job where I started they use the Cadence work flow. I also think its about finding a tool that fits you.

[@oogam123]

Hi Robert, just to be clear, could you answer me these two questions: 1) Does particular PCB board have a name? 2) What is this boards primary function and main features?

[@benjamincastillo2722]

drawings

[@caimgeo5009]

Such pathetic user interface. Simply to update a led colour text in schematic symbol. So many steps. For beginners leaning would take many months. Using this legacy tool and making bit complex design would take another few months.