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how to copy a part of design

EO202501307419
EO202501307419 6 months ago

Hello,

I’ve designed a PCB prototype, but the final version will have a different board size. I've already completed the routing for key components like the CPU and RAM. Is it possible to copy those sections into the new PCB layout to avoid redoing the routing?

Regards,

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  • andakConsultingLtd
    0 andakConsultingLtd 6 months ago

    Yes, it is and you have 2 options:

    1. Use Export->Clipboard feature

    2. Use replicate modules available in Placement Mode

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  • EO202501307419
    0 EO202501307419 6 months ago in reply to andakConsultingLtd

    Thank you for your reply.

    Regarding the 1st option, there is no clipboard feature in export tab. How can I enable it?

    Regarding your 2nd option, Could you please clarify it?  where can i find replicate modules?

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    +1 andakConsultingLtd 6 months ago in reply to EO202501307419

    Try Export->Sub-Drawing, looks like you have a different GUI (it happens due to Licensing and version)

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    0 andakConsultingLtd 6 months ago in reply to EO202501307419

    On #2 you need a minimum OrCAD professional License to do this (note: it might be different on yourGUI),

    In the original design, enter placement mode:

    This will allow you to select Symbols without being in a command

    Select the group you'd like to replicate and right click on it and select Place Replicate Create

    Select additional items like traces/shapes/vias, right click Done and select origin. Save it as a module when prompted

    In the Destination, enter the placement mode, select the components you'd like to apply this to and right click, selecting Place Replicate Apply and the module name.

    Eventually, break the module by selecting Groups from the filter in place mode, select the group, right click and then Disband Group.

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  • andakConsultingLtd
    0 andakConsultingLtd 6 months ago in reply to EO202501307419

    On #2 you need a minimum OrCAD professional License to do this (note: it might be different on yourGUI),

    In the original design, enter placement mode:

    This will allow you to select Symbols without being in a command

    Select the group you'd like to replicate and right click on it and select Place Replicate Create

    Select additional items like traces/shapes/vias, right click Done and select origin. Save it as a module when prompted

    In the Destination, enter the placement mode, select the components you'd like to apply this to and right click, selecting Place Replicate Apply and the module name.

    Eventually, break the module by selecting Groups from the filter in place mode, select the group, right click and then Disband Group.

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