OrCAD X Public Release Notes
The following sections list the Incremental Service Release (ISR) notes for publicly released versions of OrCAD X. The functions available depend on your OrCAD X product tier level. If you do not find the specific function in your software version, please contact one of our Cadence partners.
OrCAD X Version 24.1 | ISR #3 | Released: 3/13/2025
Product | Function | Issue |
LIVEDOC | DIMENSIONS | OrCAD X Presto in release 24.1 S001 crashes when moving the mechanical symbol with balloon leader attached in LiveDOC. |
LIVEDOC | EXPORT | Title block appearance is not correct in OrCAD X Presto |
LIVEDOC | EXPORT | Company Logo missing when exporting PDF from Livedoc as well as the page frame looks wider in PDF |
LIVEDOC | EXPORT | The company logo is not included in the PDF exported from LiveDoc when .olb is used in Presto LiveDoc. |
LIVEDOC | EXPORT | PDF Export from Livedoc does not include image in titleblock |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | Move Command issues in Presto |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | Alignment guides do not turn off |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Performance issue during Text Justification for large (over 2000) number of note objects |
PSPICE | PROBE | Issue in prefill last trace names in FRA UI |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Simulation Settings window stops responding when creating a new folder in Save Check Point of Transient Analysis |
OrCAD X Version 24.1 | ISR #2 | Released: 1/31/2025
Product | Function | Issue |
LIVEDOC | EXPORT | LiveDoc multiple line text print PDF issue |
ORCADX | 3D_CANVAS | Solder paste slider not making changes in OrCAD X Presto |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Adding Pin array does not support values less than 1 for the pin pitch |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Add pin in Presto does not support decimal points |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | From PCB Editor Edit>Footprint cannot open the dra file due to specific psmpath exception plus poor recovery |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Placement of pin arrays in OrCAD X Presto 24.1 does not consider decimal values for pitch |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Drill chart layer NC_Legend enabled after running Export to Manufacturing outputs |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Need a method to change the NC drill format |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Exporting manufacturing output drill table is not completely deleted and drill symbol view should be switched off |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Artwork is not created when LiveDoc and Artwork are output more than once |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Export ODB++ data not working in release 24.1 HotFix 001 |
ORCADX | OTHER | OrCAD X Presto: Path identification problem and impact of spaces in .PAD and .PSM paths |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | CORE | Cursor gets disassociated from the anchor when moving pins. |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | LIBDB_GRAPHIC | Add pins form is blank if pin shapes are missing |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | OTHER | Unable to change pin attributes in PDV 22.1 |
PSPICE | MISC | PSpice crashes when opening dat file in releases 22.1 and 23.1 |
PSPICE | MISC | In releases 22.1 and 23.1, PSpice probe window crashes when a .DAT file is opened from a particular folder |
PSPICE | MISC | PSpice probe window crashes when loading .dat file |
PSPICE | MISC | Opening large .dat file causes PSpice to crash |
PSPICE | MISC | Opening large .dat file caused PSpice to crash |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Simulator should consider only the selected variables under AutoConverge. |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | unable to save .dat file outside of dir location for .cir file. |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | AutoConverge settings in PSpice resulting in incorrect ORPSIM-15006 error for ITL2 |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Export .out and .dat file when using psp_cmd.exe at different location. |
PSPICE | TI_CONTRACT | PSpiceTI crashes upon running simulation with a design |
OrCAD X Version 24.1 | ISR #1 | Released: 11/14/2024
Product | Function | Issue |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | The incomplete display of footprint in the PIM's footprint viewer |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprints are not visible in the Footprint Viewer window in CIS Explorer |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | CIS Explorer Footprint View fails for 23.1 footprints |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprint in CIS Explorer not shown when created in Footprint Editor Version 23.1 |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Newly created footprint in 23.1 could not be seen in Part information manager window |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprints updated in release 23.1 are not visible in Part Information Manager |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprint preview in CIS Explorer does not display footprints (DRA) saved in release 23.1. |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprint preview in CIS Explorer does not display footprints (DRA) saved in release 23.1 |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | PCB Footprint is not visible in footprint Preview of CIS Explorer. |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprint preview in CIS Explorer does not display footprints (DRA) saved in release 23.1 |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprints not displayed in Component Browser preview in release 23.1 |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Fix for Footprint view shown in CIS Explorer |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Issue with footprints not being visible in the CIS Explorer window. |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | Selecting 3D Mode and clicking File - 3D Export makes the 3DExport window permanent |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Issue with layer name in cross section not generating artwork films |
ORCADX | ROUTING | Cannot see Clearance View around pins/traces during routing |
ORCADX | UI | Option to make unfilled shape in OrCAD X Presto |
ORCADX | UI | 8-way connect in Thermal Reliefs settings does not set Min and Max connects to 8 by default in OrCAD X Presto |
PSPICE | PROBE | Prefill the last trace names in FRA UI |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Enhancement to use schedule in PSpice Tcl to modify parameters, such as RELTOL |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Simulation is significantly slower when run on multiple CPU/core systems running with latest CPUs |
OrCAD X Version 24.1 | Base Release
Product | Function | Issue |
LIVEDOC | CANVAS_OBJECT | Copy/Paste offset when placing text or shapes |
LIVEDOC | EXPORT | OrCAD X Presto crashes when export PDF from LiveDoc |
LIVEDOC | PROPERTIES | Page Name in Title Block not available in OrCAD X Presto LiveDoc |
ORCADX | 3D_CANVAS | Pads are not getting suppressed in 3DX Canvas |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | Silkscreen visibility is activated on its own while going from 2D to 3D |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | OrCAD X Presto and System Capture share the same desktop icon |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | Color view not saved |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Artwork film option for Design Outline to be added to Presto Export list > Fabrication_Gerber |
ORCADX | OTHER | OrCAD X Presto crashes on opening or creating a board file |
ORCADX | OTHER | OrCAD X Presto crashes when laptop is connected to the docking station |
ORCADX | OTHER | OrCAD X Presto crashes when opening a board or footprint |
ORCADX | OTHER | If 'allegro_etch_length_on' set in the project, generates 'Command not found: _et' error when routing in OrCAD X Presto |
ORCADX | OTHER | Dual screens cause crashes when creating or opening a board file |
ORCADX | SYMPHONY_UX | Symphony panel is always open in OrCAD X Presto |
ORCADX | UI | Minimum web option for void control is not working for cross-hatch shapes |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | PML_CORE | Librarians should not be able to delete libraries. |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | PML_GRAPHICAL | Make a visible name distinction between physical and graphical view |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Attribute deletion in System Capture is inconvenient |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Pointer indicates incorrect action at the edge of shape |
PSPICE | PROBE | Non-Windows line break encoding support required for CSV import function |
OrCAD X Version 23.1 | ISR #8 |Released: 1/17/2025
Product | Function | Issue |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Drill chart layer NC_Legend enabled after running Export to Manufacturing outputs |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Need a method to change the NC drill format |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Issue with layer name in cross section not generating artwork films |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Exporting manufacturing output drill table is not completely deleted and drill symbol view should be switched off |
ORCADX | MANUFACTURING | Artwork is not created when LiveDoc and Artwork are output more than once |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | LIBDB_GRAPHIC | Add pins form is blank if pin shapes are missing |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | OTHER | Unable to change pin attributes in PDV 22.1 |
PSPICE | MISC | PSpice crashes when opening dat file in releases 22.1 and 23.1 |
PSPICE | MISC | In releases 22.1 and 23.1, PSpice probe window crashes when a .DAT file is opened from a particular folder |
PSPICE | MISC | PSpice probe window crashes when loading .dat file |
PSPICE | MISC | Opening large .dat file causes PSpice to crash |
PSPICE | MISC | Opening large .dat file caused PSpice to crash |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Simulator should consider only the selected variables under AutoConverge. |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | unable to save .dat file outside of dir location for .cir file. |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Enhancement to use schedule in PSpice Tcl to modify parameters, such as RELTOL |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | AutoConverge settings in PSpice resulting in incorrect ORPSIM-15006 error for ITL2 |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Export .out and .dat file when using psp_cmd.exe at different location. |
PSPICE | TI_CONTRACT | PSpiceTI crashes upon running simulation with a design |
OrCAD X Version 23.1 | ISR #7 | Released: 10/04/2024
Product | Function | Issue |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | The incomplete display of footprint in the PIM's footprint viewer |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Do not get footprint preview |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | CIS Explorer Footprint View fails for 23.1 footprints |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprint in CIS Explorer not shown when created in Footprint Editor Version 23.1 |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Newly created footprint in 23.1 could not be seen in Part information manager window |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | footprints updated in SPB 23.1 are not visible in Part Information Information Manager |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprint preview in CIS Explorer doesn't display footprints(dra) saved in 23.1 version. |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprint preview in CIS Explorer doesn't display footprints(dra) saved in 23.1 version |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | PCB Footprint is not visible in footprint Preview of CIS Explorer. |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Footprint preview in CIS Explorer doesn't display footprints(dra) saved in 23.1 version |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | 23.1 Allegro Footprints are not displayed in the Footprint preview of the HDL Component browser (online or offline modes |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Fix for Footprint view shown in CIS Explorer |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Issue with footprints not being visible in the CIS Explorer window. |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | Selecting 3D Mode and clicking File>3D Export makes the 3DExport window permanent |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | PML_GRAPHICAL | Make a visible name distinction between physical and graphical view |
PSPICE | PROBE | Prefill the last trace names in FRA UI |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Simulation is significantly slower when run on multiple CPU/core systems running with latest CPUs |
OrCAD X Version 23.1 | ISR #6 | Released: 08/02/2024
Product |
Function | Issue |
LIVEDOC | CANVAS_OBJECT | Copy/Paste offset when placing text or shapes |
LIVEDOC | PROPERTIES | Page Name in Title Block not available in Presto LiveDoc |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Delete Attributes in NSE is inconvenient |
OrCAD X Version 23.1 | ISR #5 | Released: 06/14/2024
Product | Function | Issue |
LIVEDOC | DIMENSIONS | LiveDoc Angle dimension changes after scrolling canvas |
LIVEDOC | EXPORT | OrCAD X Presto crashes with Export PDF from LiveDoc |
ORCADX | 3D_CANVAS | Pads are not getting suppressed in 3DX Canvas |
ORCADX | UI | Minimum Web in void control is not working |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | LIBDB_CORE | Librarians should not be able to delete libraries. |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | LIBDB_GRAPHIC | Outline color preset is not valid |
OrCAD X Version 23.1 | ISR #4 | Released: 05/03/2024
Product | Function | Issue |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | Presto and System Capture shares same desktop icon |
ORCADX | OTHER | allegro_etch_length_on if set in the project creates the regular error in Presto X when routing: "Command not found: _et |
OrCAD X Version 23.1 | ISR #3 | Released: 03/22/2024
Product | Function | Issue |
ORCADX | FOOTPRINT | Location for placed pads in OrCAD X Presto footprint flow is not editable |
ORCADX | OTHER | Presto crashes as soon as the customer create or open a file. |
ORCADX | OTHER | Presto crashes when laptop is connected to docking station? |
ORCADX | OTHER | Presto crash instantly when opening board or footprint |
ORCADX | OTHER | Dual screens cause crash when creating or opening a board file |
ORCADX | SYMPHONY_UX | The 'Symphony Connect' option is not available in OrCAD X Presto Standard. |
ORCADX | UI | "Place Replicate" button is disabled in OrCAD X Presto - Standard License. |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | LIBDB_GRAPHIC | BPC23_Lib PinID name can be changed in table but not in symbol view. |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Mouse pointer indicator indicate incorrect action at the edge of shape. Resize icon can cause the element to be moved |
PSPICE | AA_SENS | Sensitivity analysis does not show source voltage values in negative |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | Option to import .WAV file in PSpice |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | Option to import .WAV file in PSpice |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | SUBPARAM from special.olb causing issue when included in .subckt |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | Need a way to import .wav files into PSpice |
PSPICE | MODELEDITOR | Getting error ORPSIM 16470 Missing value for param for attached testcase |
PSPICE | MODELEDITOR | PSpice Model Editor's Japanese menu goes back to English after selecting the model. |
PSPICE | PROBE | Non-Windows line break encoding support required for CSV import function |
PSPICE | PROBE | Ctrl+A shortcut is not working |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | audio input and output-enhancement |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | With the Monte Carlo/Worst Case option enabled, the Monte Carlo NOMINAL case simulation fails |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Temperature sweep analysis gives wrong result if .IC command defines the TEMP parameter in a SUBCKT |
PSPICE | TI_CONTRACT | Enhancement required in the existing soft landing warning message |
OrCAD X Version 23.1 | ISR #2 | Released: 02/09/2024
Product | Function | Issue |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | LIBDB_GRAPHIC | "BPC23_LIB" Quit unexpectedly diagnostic data in sprint1 |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | LIBDB_GRAPHIC | "BPC23_LIB" Quit unexpectedly diagnostic data in sprint1 |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Modify bias point file is unable when a encrypted model is placed on circuit |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Return Value of PSpiceCommandDo |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | PSpice will crash with some sub-circuit model. |
PSPICE | TI_CONTRACT | GUI options to retain the comment lines for encrypted library |
OrCAD X Version 23.1 | ISR #1 | Released: 12/08/2023
Product | Function | Issue |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | LIBDB_CORE | "BPC23_LIB" Pin length is not suitable from "Add pin" button |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Support Allegro System Capture to OrCAD Capture translation for zero-length pin stubs. |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Can’t change documentation grid in NSE |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Documentation grid is incorrect in NSE |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYM_CREATOR_C | Executing expand vector pin is slow in new Symbol Editor |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYM_CREATOR_C | The move command is slow for pin numbers in new Symbol Editor |
PSPICE | AA_MC | PSpice AA Monte Carlo slow compared to standard MC |
PSPICE | AA_MC | Advanced Analysis Monte Carlo performance is slow as compared to standard MC |
PSPICE | AA_MC | Enhancement for speed improvement of PSpiceAA MC runs. |
PSPICE | AA_MC | PSpice AA MC is significantly slower than PSpice MC |
PSPICE | AA_MC | PSpice AA MC is significantly slower than PSpice MC |
PSPICE | ENVIRONMENT | Unable to launch PSpice Basic version with license ALG200 |
PSPICE | MODELEDITOR | Improve error message while saving file if backup directory is read only |
PSPICE | NETLISTER | PSpice Netlist Error but nothing in Session Log for attached testcase |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | INTERNAL ERROR -- Overflow Convert |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Inconsistent bias point results with Vpulse source. |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Tolerance of BJT's param from model is not taken account in PSpice Advanced Analysis v17.4 Assign Tolerance |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Long .param statement in .include file NOT included, with no warning or error. |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | PSpice Monte Carlo error "Illegal parameter value in input file" |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Incorrect bias point when VOFF is defined in curly braces for AC analysis |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | TOLERANCE ASSIGNED IN THE PSPICE MODEL IS NOT TRANSFERRED TO ASSIGN TOLERANCE FORM |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Node limitation for poly devices |
OrCAD X Version 23.1 | Base Release
Product | Function | Issue |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | A board file generated from System Capture has a fixed outline that cannot be deleted |
ORCADX | LAYOUT_EDITOR | New layout in PCB Editor has non-removable FIXED property. |
ORCADX | PARTAUTHORING | The Unified CIS user interface appears blank in Japanese |
ORCADX | PARTAUTHORING | Unable to work with search provider data if the 'ORUNIFIEDPARTSLIBRARYDIR' variable is set in capture.ini |
ORCADX | PARTAUTHORING | Some parts from SamacSys cannot be placed on the schematic |
ORCADX | PFM-3DX | Urgent request to resolve the vulnerability issue on server |
ORCADX | PFM-3DX | OrCAD and Allegro 22.1 installation is flagged as vulnerable due to Log4j files |
ORCADX | PFM-3DX | OrCAD and Allegro 22.1 installation is flagged as vulnerable due to Log4j files |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | CORE | Repeatedly opening Symbol Editor causes Part Developer to crash |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | CORE | Exiting symbol editor launched from PDV corrupts project cpm file |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SETUP | Lock settings in library SITE.to CPM prevent changes to unrelated settings in PDV Setup. |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Cannot see and select the dot in new Symbol Editor for some symbols created in PDV (DE-HDL) |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Group edit note text not working when only filter note is enabled |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Symbol graphics are not visible while placing part in Allegro System Capture |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Picture in the schematic symbol disappears when saved and re-opened |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Cannot change note text from lowercase to uppercase in new Symbol Editor |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Capability to Import Images in Symbols |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Moving vector pin to new section caused pin number loss |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Need a better way to handle initSymEd.tcl file in Site config. |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Master.tag is missing when creating new section in new Symbol Editor. |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYMBOL_EDITOR | Part Developer does not generate complete verilog.v file when the master.tag file is missing |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYM_CREATOR_C | System Capture: Delay when moving the component that contains overbars in pintext |
PCB_LIBRARIAN | SYM_CREATOR_G | System Capture creates large project CPM containing most lines from site.cpm and installation folder cpm |
PSPICE | AA_MC | Increase Monte Carlo run limit to at least 50K, preferably 100K |
PSPICE | ENVIRONMENT | Unable to launch PSpice Basic version with license ALG200 and ALG300 |
PSPICE | FRONTENDPLUGI | Associate PSpice model is case sensitive to file name extension, .LIB file is not recognized. |
PSPICE | FRONTENDPLUGI | Capture Archive Project should include advanced analysis files |
PSPICE | FRONTENDPLUGI | Empty pspicefiles folder created on disk and not removed if more than one schematic is open |
PSPICE | FRONTENDPLUGI | Enhancement to support Model Libraries with uppercase extension (.LIB) in Associate PSpice Model |
PSPICE | FRONTENDPLUGI | Archive Project does not include Advanced Analysis |
PSPICE | FRONTENDPLUGI | License error if OrCAD Capture is run when PSpice for TI is already running |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | PMOS transistors from mfp.olb is not giving the desired results. |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | JFET based opamp model seems to have minimum VMDIFF and VPDIFF of 90 mV |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | IRF640 model is not simulated in release 17.4-2019 |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | Tolerance cannot be assigned in Model Editor on models like BC848B |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | Remove ASCII and style files from System Capture PSpice library |
PSPICE | LIBRARIES | Wrong pin assignment in PSpice models |
PSPICE | MATLAB | fopen command syntax is incorrect in MATLAB scripts |
PSPICE | MODELING_APPS | Modeling Apps transformer "FWRD_with_reset_winding" Polarity issue |
PSPICE | SIMMODELS | Inverting behavior of IBIS model not honored by translated IBIS model |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Circuit simulation should give error when an invalid MATLAB function is defined |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Using temp as global parameter |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Only one license used for parallel runs of psp_cmd on a machine by one user in batch mode |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Inconsistent display of license check-out time in .out file |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Using LIMIT shows unexpected results: Changes resistance value |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Specifying maximum number of runs in PSpice A/D Monte Carlo |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Save/Restore Checkpoints with Simulation at temperature not equal TNOM |
PSPICE | SIMULATOR | Temperature Sweep and Parametric Sweep analysis give different results for DC source and IC component |
PSPICE | SLPS | Co-simulation profile gives S-function error because .stl file is not copied from PSpice profile |
PSPICE | SLPS | PSpice MATLAB co-simulation gives error: Error reported by S-function 'PSpice' |
PSPICE | SLPS | PSpice SLPS multiple include file issues |
PSPICE | SLPS | Cannot include global parameter file in SLPS simulation |
PSPICE | TI_CONTRACT | There should be status/progress notification for library update process |
PSPICE | TI_CONTRACT | Reset model library zip file |
PSPICE | TI_OUT_OF_CON | PSpice for TI: cannot create sim profiles due to special characters |