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I. PROJECT PLANNING, REQUIREMENTS, AND DOCUMENTATION OrCAD X Constraint Manager is the rules and constraint control center inside OrCAD X Schematic and PCB Layout. It's where you define, organize, and enforce all the electrical, physical, timing, and manufacturing rules that govern your PCB. 1.Establishing a Clean Design Rule Set A well-defined set of design rules is the backbone of any reliable PCB layout. Design rules prevent costly rework, enable first-pass success, and guarantee your layout can actually be built by your chosen fabricator and assembled by your contract manufacturer. Even highly experienced engineers trip up on overlooked or mismatched rules, while beginners risk making entire designs unbuildable without them. Setting these rules early saves time, reduces errors, and ensures consistent, reviewable results. When And Where To Apply Set up your design rules before you place or route a single part. This is the very first step after importing your schematic and board outline, regardless of board complexity, technology (rigid, flex, HDI), or industry (consumer, automotive, medical).