Optimize Component Placement in OrCAD X Presto

OrCAD X Presto placement offers placement in Series and Cluster modes.

To access the placement options, right-click on the Move button and select Place. You can see Series and Cluster tabs in the dialog box that appears.

Expand button: When you click on this button, a list of components in the design will be displayed, which lets you select the components from the pop-up window.

Series placement: This functionality lets you attach multiple components to the cursor in a predefined sequence, enabling them to place these components consecutively on the design board. This functionality is especially useful in placing repetitive or related elements because it reduces the need to manually select and position each component individually.

By streamlining the process, series placement enhances efficiency, ensuring that components can be quickly and accurately arranged in the desired order or configuration on the board.

Cluster placement: This functionality lets you select and attach multiple components to the cursor, making it easier to place them sequentially on the design board. Instead of placing components one by one, you can drag and position a series of components more efficiently, streamlining the design process and reducing the time required for complex layouts. This tool enhances precision and speed, especially when working with multiple symbols that need to be arranged in proximity or in a specific order.

Horizontal placement: This arranges components in a horizontal direction, based on the number of components specified for the width.

Vertical placement:  This arranges components in a vertical direction, based on the number of components specified for the width.