⚠️ Note: OrCAD 16.6 runs on Windows 7/8/10 (32/64-bit). It may have compatibility issues on Windows 11.
Once the design is complete, you must generate files for the fabrication house. Gerber Files
: The canvas where you place parts and wire them together.
This is the starting point where you define your electrical circuit. Creating a Project : Open OrCAD Capture and select File > New > Project
If you want to tailor this design process to your specific project needs, tell me:
Go to . Under the Design tab, set your working units (Mils or Millimeters) and sheet size.
Define the layers needed (Top, Bottom, Solder Mask, Silkscreen). Click .
If you see a license error, the software will prompt whether to launch the Lite/Student version (which has node limits but is suitable for learning).
