Orcad/Allegro FAQ

FAQ and solutions to common issues in Orcad/Allegro

12 articles in this collection
Written by Phoebe Mallapre and Ana Trujillo

How to import multi-section symbols in OrCad?

Guide on how to import multi-section symbols in OrCad Capture

Written by Ana Trujillo
Updated over a week ago

How to integrate an OrCAD Capture schematic design to an OrCAD PCB Editor PCB design

A guide on how you can transfer your schematic design from Orcad capture to PCB design in Orcad PCB Editor.

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

How to import a 3D model in OrCad PCB Designer(Allegro)?

Guide on how to import a 3D step model in Allegro 17.2

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

How can i generate the .pad files from the .dra files?

A guide to help you get the .pad files from .dra files in Allegro

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

Why do slotted holes appear round on the PCB footprint I downloaded?

Why do slotted holes appear round on the PCB footprint I downloaded in Allegro?

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

What if the batch file won’t run on my machine?

What if the batch file won’t run on my machine?

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

How should I handle multiple installations of Cadence Allegro?

How should I handle multiple installations of Cadence Allegro?

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

How do I edit the padstack path?

How do I edit the padstack path in Allegro?

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

I’m using an older version of Allegro and it’s repeatedly asking to import the padstack.

I’m using an older version of Allegro and it’s repeatedly asking to import the padstack.

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

I encountered an error stating "E- Command not found: newdrawfillin ..." while trying to run the *_pkg.scr file

I encountered an error stating "E- Command not found: newdrawfillin ..." while trying to run the *_pkg.scr file in Allegro

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

My Allegro footprint imported, but the pads are missing.

My Allegro footprint imported, but the pads are missing.

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

I receive an error "Padstack names are too long for Orcad PCB Designer 17.2"

I receive an error "Padstack names are too long for Orcad PCB Designer 17.2"

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago