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Part 1 of 5 Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design and computational expertise, using their Intelligent System Design Strategy to turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world's most creative and innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems in the most dynamic market applications. www.cadence.com © 2024 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo, and the other Cadence marks found at www.cadence.com/go/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 09/24 DB/CPG/DG-ORCDX-CNSTMG/PDF Summary In this part of the guide, you learned the following: f What constraint management is f The problems that constraint management solves in PCB design f Benefits of properly constraining your design software and PCB f Understanding the constraint manager and how it applies constraints f The different types of constraints f Net Classes and their use f Net Groups and their use f Constraint Regions and their use Conclusion to Part 1 In this first part of the OrCAD X Constraint Management Guide, we've explored the foundational aspects of constraint management in PCB design. We delved into creating and applying constraint regions, which allow for precise control over specific areas of a PCB, ensuring both reliability and efficiency in complex designs. The key takeaways include understanding the types of constraints, their applications, and the benefits of using constraint regions to manage intricate design require- ments. As we move forward, the next sections will provide quick, practical guides on implementing common beginner-level constraints, equipping you with the knowledge to optimize your design processes.