I dont have a pin shortcut in my pcb editor

[chicoboss]

I also dont have a layout->pin option in my pcb editor. Is this because of something wrong with the integrity of my program files or is there a step between making a board outline and adding pins that im missing?

 

[barry]

Well, I’ll just put on my magic hat to divine what software you’re using and what you mean by “pin shortcut” or ”layout -> pin option”

 

[chicoboss]

I also dont have a layout->pin option in my pcb editor. Is this because of something wrong with the integrity of my program files or is there a step between making a board outline and adding pins that im missing?

Sorry I thought this was a forum for orcad

 

[FvM]

Generally, you don't place "pins" in a layout editor, you place components. Most tools expect single pin components to be defined in the footprint- and component editor before placing them.

What do you want to achieve?

 

[chicoboss]

I am trying to use orcad to replicate an arduino as practice for creating other pcb boards i just dont really know how to accomplish this. I was just really confused because the guide online to set pins had options that i didnt in orcad so I thought something was wrong

 

[FvM]

What kind of "pins" are you trying to place?