OrCAD X Presto – Tip of the Week: In-Canvas Padstack Editing via Property Panel

Editing a component padstack by opening Padstack Editor every time?

There’s now a faster way.
Starting in 25.1 release, OrCAD X Presto allows in‑canvas padstack editing directly from the Property Panel.

Workflow:

1. Select the target pad/pads on the design canvas 

2. In the Property Panel, use Pad Edit to unlock the pad for modification.

3. Scroll down to access editable parameters: Copper pad, Paste mask pad, Solder mask pad

4. The panel also provides Top View and Side View so you can verify the geometry without leaving the layout.

5. When done, toggle Pad Edit back to lock the padstack and commit the changes. Status window will report the update.

This is useful for quick local edits, footprint corrections, or validating pad geometry without having to open the Padstack Editor separately.