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This walk-through demonstrates several techniques you can use to search for parts and place them on your schematic. After you complete this topic, you will be able to:
To follow the instructions presented in this tutorial, continue using the design you completed in Capture Walk-through 2 or use the included design file, CAPTURE TUTORIAL 3_PLACING PARTS.DSN. under ‘materials’ tab.
Use the provided smart PDF, capturetutorial.pdf for assistance with part placement.
Note: The CAPTURE TUTORIAL2.OLB library includes all the custom parts for this design and was provided in the design files. Including the library in the default library path was completed in the Capture Walk-through: Getting Started video.
Note: To rotate a part during placement use R on the keyboard or right click and select rotate. You can do the same once the part is placed.
Note: This has added the library and the library can now be searched in the parts window.
Note: The reference designators are automatically annotated. If you do not want the parts automatically annotated, select Options > Preferences > Miscellaneous from the menu. De-select Auto Reference. Any parts with question marks in the part reference can be annotated at the end of the design.
Note: If you do not see the CAPTURE TUTORIAL2 library available, Click Add Library and Select CAPTURE TUTORIAL2.OLB.
Note: To add multiple libraries click the Add Library button. Select all of the default libraries and Open. This will allow you to search all of the libraries in the place part window. Click the X button to delete a library from the parts window.
Note: This activates the unified search, which allows you to search Ultra Librarian and Samacsys parts directly in OrCAD Capture.
Note: The unified search results show you the manufacturer, part number, description, and availability of the symbol, footprint, and 3D model. A part can only be placed in your design when both the symbol and footprint are available.