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How do I add a drill to PCB that DRC will respect?

DrLightning
DrLightning over 13 years ago
I'm using OrCAD PCB Designer version 16.3. I would like to know the BEST way to simply define an unplated drill hole in my board, that doesn't come from a schematic element (using OrCAD Capture 16.3). I also need to make sure the hole is automagically dodged when the router places traces and also that I get a DRC error if I manually route a trace through the hole. Right now, I'm creating a via without copper, and the pad designer complains about it. Then, after I place it, no DRC happens if I run a trace through it. Meanwhile, I have a footprint with a peg hole in it. I'm having similar trouble with that. This stuff ought to be obvious, but it's not. I see no ability to simply add a "drill"... Thanks in advance for your help
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    oldmouldy over 13 years ago
    Seems like they should show up, try Manufacture>NC>Drill Customization and verify that the Drill / Slot symbols are not null for these drill(s), if they are set a Drill / Slot symbol type and size and re-generate the NC Legend.
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  • oldmouldy
    oldmouldy over 13 years ago
    Seems like they should show up, try Manufacture>NC>Drill Customization and verify that the Drill / Slot symbols are not null for these drill(s), if they are set a Drill / Slot symbol type and size and re-generate the NC Legend.
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