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Evaluation Software
Realize your own Renaissance vision with PADS PCB Design Solutions.
Now with Vista and Japanese language support!
PADS software unites quick schematic definition with powerful layout, routing, and simulation tools in an affordable, proven flow.
There is no charge and no time limit for this evaluation copy. An Evaluation Guide, QuickStarts, tutorials, and Concept Guides are included to help you get started.
The evaluation software includes the following products, which may be purchased separately or in a variety of "PADS Suites" configurations:
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- PADS Logic
- PADS Layout
- PADS Router
Evaluation DetailsPADS evaluation software is fully functional for small designs, allowing you to load, test, and save up to 30 components, 65 nets, and 150 connections. For larger designs, the software will go into a "no output" mode, which means you can experiment with all the features but will not be able to save your work.
For information on new DxDesigner functionality or to request an evaluation copy of DxDesigner, contact your local sales representative.
Also available is a demonstration / tutorial of HyperLynx signal integrity software.
FeaturesLibrary editor:
MCAD integration (DXF Link)
- Import / export of Autodesk DXF files
Automatic import from DxDesigner or PADS Logic
Netlist import, for reading in:
- Component attributes
- Design rules
- Net constraints
- OrCAD Capture files
Component placement:
- Easy, precise, dynamic
- Manual or automatic*
- Allows group placement & rotation
- Radial array placement (e.g., for DUT boards)
Routing:
Split & mixed-plane definition:
- Custom thermal pads
- Cutout support
- Embedded planes & routes
- Connectivity checks
Design for Fabrication (DFF) audit
Automation:
- OLE (object linking & embedding)
- Visual Basic engine with automated script wizard
- Enables easy customization & advanced integration
Bidirectional cross-probing:
- Between schematic & layout
- Between PADS Layout and other OLE-compliant tools, such as Excel
Autodimensioning
- Tools for automatic documentation of the PCB form factor
- Includes leader break, radius/diameter/angle dimensions
- User-defined tolerances
Assembly variants
- Names & plots assembly variances
- Graphic previews of variance drawings prior to running CAM plots
CAM output
Scalability: