clredwolf
Newbie level 3
cadence pcb editor
I've taken on a project where I have to use Cadence Allegro for my designs. I've already created a schematic in Capture CIS, and am ready to start the PCB design process. Unfortunately, this is my first time using PCB Editor (I've used OrCAD Layout up until now, but my experience with PCB software in general is a bit lacking). I'm really lost as to what I should be doing, and feel that I need some sort of good tutorial or quickstart guide to get me started.
I've been using http://www.referencedesigner.com/tutorials, and I've created a board and have some footprints/symbols ready to go. I'm stuck after that though, I have no idea how import my .dra and .psm files into my board file, and start placing them as symbols. I don't know how to associate my parts in the board with the files. I think though that what I really need is just a good primer on Allegro. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I've taken on a project where I have to use Cadence Allegro for my designs. I've already created a schematic in Capture CIS, and am ready to start the PCB design process. Unfortunately, this is my first time using PCB Editor (I've used OrCAD Layout up until now, but my experience with PCB software in general is a bit lacking). I'm really lost as to what I should be doing, and feel that I need some sort of good tutorial or quickstart guide to get me started.
I've been using http://www.referencedesigner.com/tutorials, and I've created a board and have some footprints/symbols ready to go. I'm stuck after that though, I have no idea how import my .dra and .psm files into my board file, and start placing them as symbols. I don't know how to associate my parts in the board with the files. I think though that what I really need is just a good primer on Allegro. Can anyone point me in the right direction?