Find Parts for OrCAD Capture | Simple Diagrams

[Gerardo Ortega]

Hi All,

I am trying to make a simple diagram that uses some basic parts like switches, light bulbs, fuse holders, but I am having a difficulty finding these parts in OrCad Capture. Not sure if those parts are part of their libraries, or I need another program from that. The reason I am using Orcad, is because I want to use Pspice to simulate and calculate volatges through the circuit.. Any idea?

thanks in Advanced!

 

[RFDiagnostics]

I had the same problem when I started using Orcad. It is a difficult tool to figure out on your own.

In your capture schematic you have to add a symbol library from C:\Cadence\SPB_16.6\tools\capture\library. There is a list of *.olb's (symbol libraries) there. Once you insert this into your design then you can try to place a part, select the library and then you will see a list of parts in the library along with the symbols. Hope this helps.

 

[Gerardo Ortega]

thanks,

I was able to add the libraries, I also found in ANL_MISC library some of the components that I need..
It has a very steep learning curve.. But looking for a common part should not be so difficult, Unless I am using the
wrong software for it. I will keep looking

If one has more ideas, will be great thanks

 

[kirschmackey]

thanks,

I was able to add the libraries, I also found in ANL_MISC library some of the components that I need..
It has a very steep learning curve.. But looking for a common part should not be so difficult, Unless I am using the
wrong software for it. I will keep looking

If one has more ideas, will be great thanks

You can find libraries this way: