P-CAD Training Outline - Altium

P-CAD Training Outline
Day 1:
P-CAD Interface
� Introduction and Set-Up.
� Use and understand the Menu Bars, Toolbars, and Status line.
� Learn the Keyboard Shortcuts.
� Setup your Design Preferences and System Configuration.
� Become familiar with the Multiple Document Interface (MDI).
� Work with DBX tools to manipulate design data.
P-CAD Schematic Design
� Schematic Basics.
� Place, Select, and Modify objects.
� Library Set-Up.
� Configure and Complete a Schematic Design.
� Generate Outputs, Reports, and Netlists.
� Create symbols in P-CAD Schematic.
P-CAD Schematic Advanced Topics
� Learn to use the various block selection filters.
� Learn the basic steps to create and maintain useful design documentation.
� Understand the purpose and how to use a table, diagram, detail or P-CAD picture for
design documentation.
� Learn to annotate a schematic design with information detailing the fabrication and
assembly of the design.
� Learn how to create a hierarchical schematic design.
� Create forward and backward ECOs.
Day 2:
P-CAD PCB
� PCB Basics.
� PCB Tool Bar Review.
� Place, Select, and Modify objects.
� Layer Set-up and Design Rules.
� Configure and Complete a PCB design.
� Overview of PadStyles, Via Styles, Text Styles, Copper Pours.
� Generate Output, Reports, Gerber files, DXF files, and N/C Drill files.
� Create Symbols in P-CAD PCB.
P-CAD PCB Routing Techniques
� Place and modify manual routes using alternate routing modes.
� Modification Tools, and Interactive and Advanced routing tools.
� Interface Overview and Autorouter Setup options for QuickRoute.
� Interface Overview and Autorouter Setup options for SPECCTRA Autorouter.
� Interface Overview and Autorouter Setup options for Situs Autorouter.
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P-CAD Training Outline (cont'd)
P-CAD PCB Advanced Topics
� Learn to use the various block selection filters.
� Use unique Pad Styles and Via Styles for different types of design.
� Learn to document a printed circuit board with information detailing the fabrication and
assembly of the board.
� Learn to create and use split planes, intricate pours, and copper ties.
� Use pin and gate swapping to improve routability.
Day 3:
P-CAD Component Creation
� Learn to use the basic feature of the Library Manager.
� Understand libraries including components, patterns, and symbols.
� Create symbols in P-CAD Symbol Editor.
� Create patterns in P-CAD Pattern Editor
� Learn the steps required to update, translate, and merge patterns within the integrated libraries.
P-CAD Component Management
� Learn to use the basic features of the Library Executive.
� Understand library management and component creation using the symbol and pattern editors.
� Customize library searches, sorts, and reports using query.
� Create and update libraries from external source files.
� Learn to verify and validate both design and library data.
� Use Publisher to generate complete, customized reports for printing or on-line access.
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