| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Capture crashes on Win10 | Run as admin, disable graphics acceleration (Options → Preferences → Graphics) | | PSpice missing models | Download libraries from PSpice forums or convert SPICE models | | PCB Editor won’t start | Check license: lmutil lmstat -a – ensure orcad_pcb_design license | | Netlist import errors | Verify footprint names match library in PCB Editor (Setup → User Preferences → Paths) | | Simulation too slow | Reduce transient step, simplify schematic, use .SAVE command to limit data |
Before placing a single component, you must configure your libraries. OrCAD 16.6 is library-dependent; without paths, you will spend hours chasing "Part not found" errors. orcad 16.6 tutorial