Seamless ECAD MCAD Collaboration
with OrCAD and SOLIDWORKS
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Work in your native environment: All changes can be viewed in your native design environment—pull updates directly from SOLIDWORKS to OrCAD and vice versa
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Instant Updates: Preview mechanical changes as they come in and view in an interactive 3D format in OrCAD
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Bidirectional integration: SOLIDWORKS can change PCB Design and OrCAD can Change SOLIDWORKS 3D rendering
No Extra Costs
ECAD MCAD Integration comes standard in all OrCAD PCB suites. No need to pay extra for the privledge of effective collaboration.
Easy Setup
Get up and running quickly. No special server or IT setup required. Just define a shared location and start collaborating in real-time.
Don't Use SOLIDWORKS? No Problem.
Collaborate using the MCAD tool of your choice.
What Customers Are Saying
The very first 3D model I tested, a shield generated by our mechanical department, I found to be placed 180 degrees out; this would have been very difficult to detect without a 3D view. This has allowed us to avoid a potential pitfall, not to mention a sum of money in rework.
The OrCAD Advantage - Integrated 3D Design
See for yourself how OrCAD is designed to help you drive your products from idea to production.
2D to 3D Synch
Enable quick updates based on issues or changes discovered when viewing in 3D with 3D to 2D visualization and cross probing.
3D Export
Export your full board (or specific portions) in standard 3D CAD file formats such as STEP and STL enabling simple collaboration with other engineering teams in your organization.
Stackup Aware 3D
Zone aware 3D allows you to view true board thickness of each zone.
Perform Detailed Analysis
Easily analyze your design and find what you are looking for with comprehensive visibility layer controls with support for conductors, planes, masks, and dielectric. Zero on a specific trace or via structure for focused analysis in 3D.
Generate Photo-Realistic 3D Images
Give everyone an early view of what your design will look like when manufactured. Quickly output 3D PDFs and images for use in documentation, presentations, and even marketing materials.
Clash Detection
3D Interference checking with Clash Markers allows you check your placement earlier in the design process—no need to wait for an MCAD engineer to run clash detectors.
