interCAD® Basic
Cross-tool ECAD design data synchronization and error validation
ECAD data verification and automation solution
Why interCAD Basic?
Schematic-to-PCB Design Synchronization,
Faster and More Accurate
Eliminate repetitive manual updates and the inefficiencies of heterogeneous ECAD environments
by automatically synchronizing design changes.
CoWork
Design Synchronization Solution
between OrCAD Capture and PADS Layout
Rapidly propagate schematic and PCB changes via ECO and Forward / Back Annotation.
Reduce design errors and human mistakes to improve overall design efficiency.
Supported EDA Tools
OrCAD Capture / PADS Layout / Board Station Layout / Xpedition Layout (Cross-Probing only)
Forward Annotation
Automatically generate and update layout data from OrCAD schematics without errors.
Back Annotation
Push layout changes back to the schematic to maintain design consistency.
Footprint Assignment
Directly assign component footprints and easily modify or manage them.
DRC
Validate design errors that may occur during PCB layout data generation using OrCAD schematics.
Cross-Probing
Supports click-based component and net linking between schematic and layout.
Excel Netlist to PADS Layout Probe
Generate PADS Layout data, apply change updates, and run error validation (DRC).
Union
An Extended Solution
Supporting Diverse Design Features Across Heterogeneous ECAD Environments
Provides automation features not supported by conventional CAD tools, including Cross-Probing and auto-placement.
Efficiently connect design data and accelerate workflows even across heterogeneous ECAD environments.
Supported EDA Tools
OrCAD Capture / PADS Layout / Board Station Layout
Placement Block Copy
Place one block, then automatically replicate the placement to all remaining identical blocks.
Net Length Report
Automatically output reports of selected trace lengths or inter-component connection lengths.
PADS Layout Automation
Supports single-layer view / Repeat Stretch / Trace Junction selection / Mouse Stroke commands.
Board Station Automation
Supports Trace Delay Tune / Real Time Length Report / Trace 45° & Arc batch conversion / Ref.Des placement check / Gerber & Geometry auto-generation.
Antenna Via Removal Probe
Scan and remove all antenna vias across the board in a single batch operation.
Via at Midpoint Probe
Calculate the midpoint of a trace pattern to position the cursor or automatically insert a via at that location.
Trace Tune Probe
Automatically tune net traces based on the length defined in the Hi-Speed Rule settings.
Excel Coordinate-Based Decal & Component Placement Probe
Generate libraries or place components using Excel coordinate data.
LGA PAD Auto-Placement Probe
Automatically place components at optimal positions on LGA PADs based on connectivity information.
Select Connected Vias / Components by Net Probe
Select all vias and components connected to a chosen net in a single action.
FAQ
Have a Question?
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Currently only interCAD Basic supports Windows OS.
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interCAD Basic works properly on Windows 7 and later.
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The Cowork feature is dependent on the PADS program, so it will not work unless PADS is running.
To use Cowork, PADS must be running first.
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Union is a separate feature that provides various functions not supported by existing CAD tools.
To use this feature, Union must be run first before running related programs such as OrCAD Capture, PADS, or Mentor Board Station.
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This issue needs to be resolved by applying the Hotfix for OrCAD Capture.
Please update OrCAD Capture to the latest version or install the Hotfix.
