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OrCAD 17.4 Update

jatins
jatins over 5 years ago

Hi

I have a query regarding 'Place>> Search Providers' option.

The Ultra Librarian and SamacSys search providers are used just for viewing the symbol, footprint, step or is it possible to import 

the .dra file as a footprint/step files in the database?

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  • steve
    steve over 5 years ago

    These can be used, once you have logged enter the part number you are looking for, choose form the search list (double click) and the part is downloaded and attached to your mouse ready to place. the actual files are stored in %HOME%\cdssetup\OrCAD_Capture\17.4.0\downloaded_parts. This entry is also added to your padpath, psmpath and steppath (if available) so you can use these parts directly. Very cool.

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  • Eternauta
    Eternauta over 5 years ago in reply to steve

    Could be customized the download directory? I can't find any related categories in the User Preference.

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