CADSTAR Essentials
Prerequisites
Some working knowledge of PCB layouts would be an advantage but not essential.
Objectives
To provide a thorough understanding of the principals of schematic capture and PCB design, validation and documentation processes.
Topics covered
- System overview, CADSTAR User interface
- Creation of a Schematic Design
- Data transfer to PCB and Output documents
- Management and creation of Library parts
- Introduction to the PCB Design
- Attributes and constraints, their use and benefit
- Design technology - creating custom technologies
- Component selection, placement, tools and techniques
- Hierarchy, all aspects of hierarchical creation and management
- Macros, their use and format
- Post processing, using the WYISWYG post processor
- Transfer to PCB
- Creating custom reports using the report generator
- ECO update management, using the forward and back annotation function
- Symbol and component version control
- Symbol and component creation wizard
Comments
Recommended basic training for all new CADSTAR users and those without previous CADSTAR training.
Note
This course can be extended with one day focus on PCB layout *
*this doesn't apply for the courses given in France.
