https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/OrCADen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/66032/connecting-mechanical-pins-to-a-ground-plane/1408632Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:47:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:82d7b03b-9da5-4a66-9f8f-787fb215f19eddcharThanks for the tips. I was able to make the connections by adding a net name of Shield to each of the (formerly) mechanical pins and then adding a Shield net alias to the GND net on the schematic. It seems odd that the PCB footprint had no provision for connecting the body/shield/return to a net. All of the MCX connectors I looked at had a similar setup.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/66032/connecting-mechanical-pins-to-a-ground-plane/1408607Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:20:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:48aef126-d3e9-4928-ae03-f9cca57aadf2Ulf K"Been there". Advice: A l w a y s create connectors and other mechanical parts using "connectable"/passeive pins. Sometimes, connecting metal also acts as improving ESD protection. In regard to connectors, using "connectable pins" the layout designer then have a choise: Either connect them or, if it is desirable not to, simply add a "dangle" (x) = not connected. That will prevent a DRC error. IMHO, the only time a mechanical (ie: solderless pad (hole)) should be added is when creating a part that has guide holes without copper. And that is done in the layout editor. Just make sure that a suitable copper keep-out area around these holes are added. Crating schematic symbols with multiple pins of same net such as a thru-hole or end launcher SMA connector with 4 ground pins can be accomplished so that only one ground pin is visible is using the "pack short" property, but sometimes this rises quesrtion during auditing. I usually takes the easy way out and simply adds the four gnd pins apart from the center (RF) pin.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/66032/connecting-mechanical-pins-to-a-ground-plane/1408606Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:51:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:1fa2bcd5-bfcc-4ade-a4cd-3a9e10bc26dfJeetAre you connect Mechanical pins present in a component in schematic to SMA connector pins also or ground plane ? Which version of the tool you are using ?https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/66032/connecting-mechanical-pins-to-a-ground-planeTue, 02 Jun 2026 13:45:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:a283ff6b-10ff-450b-938c-0e0693a7186eddcharMy board design contains a couple of instances of an SMA connector. The Capture part defines only the center signal pin. The footprint has this pin and four mechanical pins. The mechanical pins also provide the signal return connection and should be connected to the ground plane. What is the best way to make these connections? Do I need to edit the Capture part and add the ground pins or is there a way to associate these with the ground plane in Presto? Thanks.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/66009/running-signal-integrity-analysis-in-orcad-x-presto-made-easyMon, 25 May 2026 07:45:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:c1de353e-5516-4a37-9723-3b6b6385ea8bvidhyaparameswariLooking to run Signal Integrity (SI) analysis directly at the layout level in OrCAD X Presto? You can easily do this using the built-in Analysis Workflows powered by Sigrity technology. OrCAD X Presto provides multiple SI analyses such as Impedance, IR Drop, Crosstalk, Reflection, Return Path, and Decap Placement—all accessible within the layout environment. To get started, navigate to Electrical Analysis → Analysis Workflows and select the required workflow from the drop-down list. Before running any analysis, make sure to complete the setup using the Design Setup Workflow . These workflows allow you to analyze either the full design or selected nets, view results as graphical overlays along with tables, identify issues like high coupling or impedance discontinuities, and directly fix and validate them on the design canvas. Please note that access to Aurora In-Design Analysis requires an Aurora license, and these workflows are not available in OrCAD X Standard. Once the setup is complete, you can run the required analysis based on your design needs and start optimizing your layout efficiently.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65827/manila-letters-over-menus-in-presto/1408484Thu, 21 May 2026 21:03:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:9326aa4e-8786-447b-b118-56b6233afc74JM20241029170This is also happening with System Capture. Makes it hard to read.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65827/manila-letters-over-menus-in-presto/1408438Wed, 06 May 2026 16:46:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:4ff6aaa9-4860-47b6-9593-6e69c9e680e9JM20241029170This is still an issue that makes it harder to use the tools than necessary.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65960/orcad-x-pcb-professional-crashes-when-working-with-differential-pairs-no-error-message/1408377Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:52:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:d0778b01-95fe-4505-995f-63dfd3ba8cbfsteveMake sure you are using the latest hotfix, 24.1 S008. Have you run DBDoctor as an external program? There is an icon under Windows - All Apps - Cadence PCB Utilities version - PCB DBDoctor that may help. Try Setup - User Preferences - unsupported - dbdoc_fixed_private (enable) then try and delete the module.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65960/orcad-x-pcb-professional-crashes-when-working-with-differential-pairs-no-error-message/1408372Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:32:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:75a1b3fa-8026-4da6-b5f3-c6fb7acb477eSR202603101547I discovered what appears to be a phantom Place Replicate Module in the design: It exists in the database but: Cannot be selected properly Cannot be deleted Does not behave like a normal replicate module Suspect this is leftover/corrupted data from a previous replicate operationhttps://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65957/cross-probe-between-orcad-x-presto-canvas-and-constraint-managerMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:37:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:609f74fa-225e-4aae-94b1-ddf77607eccfvidhyaparameswariIf you're working with OrCAD X Presto and want to cross-probe between the canvas and Constraint Manager, here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this: Step 1: Enable Auto xProbe in OrCAD X Presto Canvas Open your OrCAD X Presto canvas and enable the Auto xProbe option at the bottom left of the canvas. Step 2: Enable Application Select in Constraint Manager Open Constraint Manager, go to View, then View Options, and Workbooks, and enable the Application Select option, then close the form. Step 3: Cross-Probe Between OrCAD X Presto Canvas and Constraint Manager Once both options are enabled, you can now cross-probe between the OrCAD X Presto canvas and Constraint Manager window. Ensure that Nets in Selection Filter is enabled to highlight the net between the two windows. By following these simple steps, you can easily cross-probe between the OrCAD X Presto canvas and Constraint Manager. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65250/it-should-not-take-hours-to-figure-out-how-to-rotate-text-45-degrees/1408228Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:06:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:97cdb324-3d66-4d96-b5e7-90103b9d8b31DG202504226528Thanks JuanCR. I'll def try that next time :)https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65250/it-should-not-take-hours-to-figure-out-how-to-rotate-text-45-degrees/1408227Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:54:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:f10f0cc2-4097-450a-b0a7-aeac64acd636JuanCRTrue. This will only work on components. About ChatGPT, just be careful with the AI hallucinations. I'd recommend you use the support.cadence.com portal instead. It has an AI agent integrated.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65250/it-should-not-take-hours-to-figure-out-how-to-rotate-text-45-degrees/1408226Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:43:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:4abb7342-dc14-4c77-85c7-cf025ef78830DG202504226528Yeah, that works on a couple of things like a part that's placed, but not on a trace segment and random other things. Not like the Legacy tool that you can rotate anything. Thanks everyone :) Just another cranky morning for me ;) I think what's really frustrating is that ChatGPT keeps on sending me into rabbit holes with Allegro features that are not in Orcad since they're basically the same tool.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65250/it-should-not-take-hours-to-figure-out-how-to-rotate-text-45-degrees/1408225Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:02:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:2bd79c40-1b03-4c4e-984e-2441ab977bd1JuanCRHi DG202504226528 You can find the option in the Properties Panel under the "Location" section:https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65250/it-should-not-take-hours-to-figure-out-how-to-rotate-text-45-degrees/1408224Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:54:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:192f77cc-8d00-4ebe-82a9-a3647ead7813DG202504226528Hey Orcad! Are you guys going to make Presto more useable or roll all the Presto features into the Legacy PCB tool? I still haven't figured out how to rotate things by 45 in Presto without going back to the legacy tool. Why is Presto stuck at 90? Or am I an idiot? :) Thankshttps://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65828/real-time-dfa-removed-in-24-1-and-on/1408023Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:12:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:c7245d3b-c4c0-4bca-af24-53eecdf2f425ElecguyI agree. I mean ... we never know the decisions that drive where they put their features. But this one does seem odd.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65836/will-presto-ever-have-the-same-legacy-gerber-tool-like-the-legacy-pcb-editor-the-new-one-is-garbage/1408013Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:14:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:353c8b4b-1505-441d-9607-6cf10973bf72ElecguyWhat Gerber are you talking about ?https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65836/will-presto-ever-have-the-same-legacy-gerber-tool-like-the-legacy-pcb-editor-the-new-one-is-garbageFri, 13 Mar 2026 15:51:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:7ad3a87f-3d12-4cc5-be7d-029c9cc87840DG202504226528Do people actually use the newish gerber tool? It's annoying to constantly go back and forth from the legacy pcb tool to presto constantly. When will Presto get some of those good tools? Or at least make the new tool so we can manually edit every layer separately and be able to remove stuff like "PDF", the IPC-D-356, etc from it. I want to break my keyboard every time I look at it ;) haha.. When is the next update? Be great to have a tool that doesn't crash constantly thankshttps://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65827/manila-letters-over-menus-in-presto/1408001Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:04:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:e7eb37f7-2bb5-40bc-ac7b-a9ad31607cbbJM20241029170Yes, this is the default state of the Presto PCB editor. Pressing "Alt" simply highlights "File". ALL menus do this as well, including context menus and dialogues.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/orcadx/f/orcad-x-presto-pcb/65827/manila-letters-over-menus-in-presto/1407999Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:20:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:1a735ce7-b8fc-4b70-a4c7-44dba8b3001fJuanCRAre you saying that this is the default state of the tool for you? This is the appearance of the tool if you press "Alt". However, it should not look like this by default and it should go away once you click on the center area.