Upload OrCAD Design Files

Created: May 1, 2025
Updated: May 14, 2025

This video walks through the process to import an OrCAD Design File into Altium 365. It also discusses how to share files, edit the project, comment on designs, and search for components in a project.

Agenda

Import an OrCAD File - Open the OrCAD zip file, add a description, and select upload.

Share the File - Select the person to share with, enter their email, and select the permissions.

Edit the Project - Open the project, view the PCB, schematic, BOM and 3D Model, and comment on them, if desired

Layer Visibility and Search for Components - change the visibility of project layers and search for components or objects across the project tabs.

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