“The new OrCAD X Presto UI takes out about 75% of the learning curve for designers transitioning from a competitive solution.”
– Mario Strano
President
ECAD Central
streamlined PCB design
Features
Ease of Use – Presto PCB Editor is the new, modern PCB editor in OrCAD X, fully interchangeable with the classic PCB editor at any point in your workflow. Presto streamlines the PCB layout process, making it the easiest way to learn OrCAD X:
- Drastically reduced menus, toolbars, and mouse clicks
- Powerful new 3D engine and improved data visualization
- Allegro X constraint engine, live DRCs, real-time part info
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Built-in, on-design collaboration tools
Integrated PDM – Native management, both cloud and on-premises, provides:
- A unified library management environment to create complete parts and taxonomy
- Component templates to accelerate part creation and maintain consistency
- All data managed by version control accompanied by a complete change history
- Easily shared library and design data with internal/external collaborators
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Role-based access control that ensures data security
Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) – OrCAD X addresses the most common points of manufacturing failure:
- Extensive supply chain sourcing & management tools integrated into the software
- Over 80 in-design DFx checks as part of the layout workflow
- DesignTrue DFM Wizard quickly populates DFx rules based on IPC standards and supplier data
- Auto-generate fabrication and assembly documentation that auto-updates in real-time
AI Placement & Routing – Presto integrates directly with Allegro X AI for intelligent placement and routing, considering manufacturability and multiphysics analysis:
- Quickly assess design variations while minding multiple considerations
- Intelligent component placement, auto-generated power and ground pours, and electrically-aware auto-routing
- Run multiple designs and variants in parallel on the cloud
Power & Performance – Built on the Allegro foundation, Presto PCB Editor it can stably handle any design size and complexity, eliminating waiting periods and performance workarounds:
- Up to 40x faster 3D rendering
- 20x reduction in load time on designs with a high number of primitives
- 10x reduction in process memory on larger designs
- ...and much more
Concurrent PCB Design – Easily collaborate on your PCB library and design content and even work on the same PCB layout concurrently:
- Real-time collaboration for simultaneous design – supports placement, routing, shape editing, property editing, constraint management, and much more
- No design partitioning or merging as all designers are working on the same database
- Share library and design data with internal/external collaborators
- Cloud-based - No special hardware, IT support, or special server required
Streamlined MCAD-ECAD – Seamlessly integrate the mechanical and electrical design domains with OrCAD X’s co-design features:
- Support for Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS & CATIA, Autodesk Fusion, Siemens NX, and PTC Creo
- Bi-directional transfer of design object between MCAD and ECAD design domains
- Baseline and incremental file exchange with a preview of requested changes and change management
- Support for Fusion and 3D EXPERIENCE cloud platforms
Scalable Growth – The Presto PCB Editor is fully compatible with Allegro X and OrCAD X PCB Editors, maintaining full scalability across Cadence products.
User-Friendly Interface – Our streamlined user interface minimizes menus, toolbars, and mouse clicks, making it the easiest layout solution to learn.
Effective Data Management – Our native management system, available both in the cloud and on-premises, ensures full version history and traceability.
Manufacturability Assurance – Over 80 in-design DFM checks are automatically detected during PCB layout, supported by fabrication and assembly documentation.
AI Integration – The Presto PCB Editor seamlessly integrates with Allegro X AI, enabling intelligent placement and routing.
Robust Performance – Built on the reliable Allegro foundation, it handles designs of any size and complexity without compromising product stability.
Collaboration Made Simple – Easily share and collaborate on your PCB library and design content with internal and external team members.
MCAD/ECAD Co-Design – Seamlessly exchange mechanical and electrical data, supporting software like Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS & CATIA, Autodesk Fusion, Siemens NX, and PTC Creo.
Scalability Across Cadence Portfolio – The Presto PCB Editor is fully compatible with Allegro X and OrCAD X PCB Editors, ensuring scalability across our suite of products.
