Greetings, I am new to orcad capture (running 17.2 lite) and am having a problem with importing a spice model from advanced linear devices (a mosfet).

Click Okay to finish opening the files.Orcad lite 17.2 problems getting a complete spice model installed.

In the resulting dialog, ensure the correct files are selected for the Bottom (if you’re milling a double-sided board), Outline, and Holes (ends in.

Navigate to the directory that contains your Gerber files.

In the software, click the Open Files button.

Import your Gerber files into the software

Click Drill to generate the drill file.

Equal Coordinate Suppression: deselected.

Format: enter 2 in the first box and 4 in the second.

In the NC Parameters window, enter the following settings:

Separate files for plated/non-plated holes: deselected.

In the NC Drill window, select the following settings: If your board has holes, you’ll also need to export an NC Drill file: gbr extension so that the software will load them. These will be created as TOP.art, BOTTOM.art, and OUTLINE.art.

Click Create Artwork to generate Gerbers.

Check the boxes next to BOTTOM, OUTLINE, and TOP.

Depending on your design, you may need to select OUTLINE as well.

In the Available Subclasses window that appears, click the plus icon to expand the BOARD GEOMETRY class, check the boxes next to DESIGN_OUTLINE and CUTOUT, and click OK.

Enter “OUTLINE” for the film name and click OK.

In the Film Control tab, right-click the TOP film (it has a folder icon) and select Add Manual.

In the Gerber Parameters tab, make sure that the following options are selected: In OrCAD PCB Designer, click Export > Gerber.Settings and screenshots may differ for other versions. These instructions were tested on OrCAD PCB Designer Lite 17.2-2016. You’ll need to configure OrCAD to export Gerbers and NC Drill Files in a format that the software can understand. How do I get my board from OrCAD into Bantam Tools Milling Machine Software? You can also find OrCAD’s resource library on the site. Where can I find documentation about OrCAD? The commercial version is available through OrCAD distributors. Where do I get OrCAD?Ī Lite version of OrCAD is available on the site. OrCAD PCB Designer is the program within the suite used to design circuit boards. OrCAD is a commercial app suite for designing circuits, made by Cadence. For OrCAD users who want to mill their circuit board designs on the Bantam Tools Milling Machine, here are instructions to generate Gerber files that can be imported to the Bantam Tools Milling Machine Software.