How do you convert OrCAD to Altium?

How do I export OrCAD schematics?

Export OrCAD Capture Schematic



dsn ), use the File » Export » Orcad v7 Capture Design command while a schematic design is the currently active Altium Designer document. The exported file’s target name and folder can be specified in the browser dialog that follows.

What is the shortcut to change mil to mm in Altium?

To make these and other settings changes while editing a schematic library, Go to Tools ► Document Options which will open the Properties panel where you can change from mils to mm and check the box to Show Comment/Designator.

Is Altium backwards compatible?

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The good news is that the PCB files created by all versions of Altium use the same file format, so they are forward and backward compatible.

How do I convert logic to Altium?

TRANSLATING YOUR PCBS – IMPORT MENTOR PADS TO ALTIUM DESIGNER

1. Select File » Import Wizard.
2. Select Next on the welcome screen, choose PADS ASCII Design and Library Files and then select Next to continue.
3. Select Add to load one or more design files. The default file type is to ‘. asc’ files.

How do I import OrCAD schematics to Altium?

Importing OrCAD Files. The OrCAD design file importer is available through Altium Designer’s Import Wizard (File » Import Wizard) by selecting the Orcad Designs and Libraries Files option on the Wizard’s Select Type of Files to Import page.

How do I save OrCAD as PDF?

Print to PDF from an OrCAD 17.4 Product Print

1. Open OrCAD Capture.
2. Highlight your design and select File > Export > PDF to open the PDF Export window. …
3. Install the downloaded executable file in your Programs folder. …
4. Reselect File > Export > PDF to reopen the PDF Export window.

How do you change mm to mils in Altium?

There are some other ways to change the units of measurement in Altium Designer’s layout tool. You can use the command: “Toggle Units” found in the View pulldown menu as shown below. As with the schematic, you can also use the keystroke shortcut combination of “vu” to change the units.

Is mil the same as mm?

A mil is a measurement that equals one-thousandth of an inch, or 0.001 inch. One mil also equals 0.0254 mm (millimeter). Thus a mil is not the same thickness as a millimeter.

How do I change shortcuts in Altium?

To add or edit a shortcut, hold Ctrl as you click on the menu or toolbar entry to open the Edit Command dialog. To define the shortcut, click in the Primary field (in the Shortcuts region of the dialog), then press the key combination you want to use on your keyboard.

How do I open a .PCB file?

How to Open PCB Files

1. Download and install an application that can open a PCB file such as Express PCB (expresspcb.com), CADstar (zuken.com) or P-CAD (altium.com).
2. Double-click on the PCB file; it should open automatically with the PCB application you installed.