| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution | | ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | | "Netlist failed – missing pin" | Schematic symbol pin doesn't match footprint | Verify pin numbering in Part Editor. | | "Footprint not found" | PCB Footprint property misspelled or not set | Add PCB Footprint property in Capture (e.g., DPAK ). | | "DRC: Line to shape spacing" | Dynamic shape clearance violation | Increase shape clearance via Setup > Constraints > Spacing | | "Database lock" | Crash left .db lock file | Delete .db files in the project folder. |
Set your line thickness (e.g., 5 mils) and manually draw your board boundary shape on the screen, or use the Command Window to type coordinate points (e.g., x 0 0 , x 1000 0 , x 1000 1000 ). 5. Step 4: Component Placement and Routing orcad 16.6 tutorial
Constraints control your manufacturing tolerances, track widths, and clearings. Go to . | Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution