How to increase the drill hole size (Orcad layout)

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change drill size orcad

every time I print a PCB design, I choose keep drill hole open option
but the hole size is very small
So, How to increase the drill hole size???
 

orcad keep drill holes open

Modify the footprint settings shown below,under padstacks.



Adjust the pad's accordingly are you will have none left to solder too.
 
orcad drill size

It dosent work with me
I dont know why???
 

change drill hole dimension in orcad

if u have got problems in printing then try to enable "keep drill holes open" option in the print manager this show the holes.The above said to increase the drill hole size in the layout
 

hole orcad

I enable drill hole open option and print the design, but it doesnt work

I want to ask aquestion, when I increase the drill hole size, is that appear on the screen?????in other word, is the shape of my footprint will change ????
 

orcad layout drill size

You have to change drill size in all the padstacks that you are using.

Another way is to modify original footprints and replace them.
 

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