Orcad 16.6 | Tutorial

This tutorial has demonstrated the fundamental workflow for OrCAD PCB Designer 16.6, from initial schematic capture in Capture CIS to final Gerber output in PCB Editor. Mastering the DRC cycle, netlist transfer, and dynamic shape management is essential for reliable PCB design. While newer versions (17.x, 22.x) exist, OrCAD 16.6 remains a stable, resource-efficient platform for learning professional EDA practices.

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  • Click Run.
  • Fix any errors in the session log. A clean DRC is mandatory before moving to layout.

    • This ensures all components have unique reference designators (R1, R2, U1, etc.) and sorts them logically. orcad 16.6 tutorial