Im using orcad10 Layout plus and i want to design a footprint of 8 pin SOIC the problem is that i am not able to shrink the size of the pad in the top layer below a certain value and also i am not able to change the shape of the pad in the top layer. I am trying to design a PCB where in i am using both SOIC and PDIP package IC's
Pl let me know how to Design SOIC Footprint in Top Layer. I am using Library manager in Orcad Layout Plus.
u might not be checking it right.. when you insert pad it asks for different shapes (oblong, round , square etc).....
your top layer might be disabled... play with settings. it is there only need to do more thorough search...