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Noggin · 2nd December 2008, 02:04 AM

Is there any way to generate an Orcad library based on information in a spreadsheet? There is an export/import properties command that I tried to use, but it wouldn't let me add new parts.

I'm finding Orcad to be quite unfriendly as compared to PowerPCB

Noggin · 3rd December 2008, 01:05 PM

In case someone has this same question later....

After scouring google and forums for a few days, I've come to the conclusion that there is no way to import a library to Orcad and there are no publicly available library managers. The best solution (for me) appears to be that I have to create a basic part (such as an 0805 resistor) with blank fields that I want to populate. I then use a macro to autopopulate all of the data.

The macro program I selected is called AutoHotKey. Its freeware and easy to use.

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2nd December 2008, 02:04 AM	#1
Noggin	Create Orcad Library from Spreadsheet Is there any way to generate an Orcad library based on information in a spreadsheet? There is an export/import properties command that I tried to use, but it wouldn't let me add new parts. I'm finding Orcad to be quite unfriendly as compared to PowerPCB __________________ A rectangular bear is just a polar bear after a coordinate transform. -- I dunno who. A recent study shows that research causes cancer in rats. -- I dunno who said that one either.

3rd December 2008, 01:05 PM	#2
Noggin	In case someone has this same question later.... After scouring google and forums for a few days, I've come to the conclusion that there is no way to import a library to Orcad and there are no publicly available library managers. The best solution (for me) appears to be that I have to create a basic part (such as an 0805 resistor) with blank fields that I want to populate. I then use a macro to autopopulate all of the data. The macro program I selected is called AutoHotKey. Its freeware and easy to use. __________________ A rectangular bear is just a polar bear after a coordinate transform. -- I dunno who. A recent study shows that research causes cancer in rats. -- I dunno who said that one either.