Newby question footprint related

[Dukeee]

Hello guys,can you please tell me how can I obtain PCB footprint "codes" for components.I am using orcad and I would like to manually add them in capture.I've read that the datasheets offers them but I haven't seen to find any.Do they tend to reference them in a different way?Hope I made this post in the right location,thank you.

 

[barry]

I'm not sure what you mean by "codes". Many datasheets include recommended footprints. Also, vendors often have footprints(decals) for specific layout packages on their websites that you can download.

 

[Dukeee]

An example of a "code" is AX/RC05.This is what I when I double click a component(resistor) in capture in the PCB footprint tab,but not all components have them.I will take a closer look at the datasheets maybe I can find something,thank you.

 

[marce]

Look up IPC-7351 and "The CAD library of the future" you'll get some informative links to study.