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How to generate the .psm file in Orcad/Allegro?
How to generate the .psm file in Orcad/Allegro?

Guide on how you can generate the .psm file manually in OrCad/Allegro download.

Carlos Bracho avatar
Written by Carlos Bracho
Updated over a year ago

If you downloaded the library for Orcad/Allegro format and you did not get the *.psm file, it could mean that the conversion process is still ongoing.

Here are the steps on how you can generate the *.psm file manually:

Method 1:

  1. Double-click the *.dra file.

  2. In Allegro, click File > Save as...

  3. Then click Save. Notice the folder location where you saved the *.dra file, it should show the *.psm file along with it.

Method 2:

  1. Double-click the *.dra file.

  2. In Allegro, click File > Create Symbol

  3. Then click Save. This will generate the *.psm file directly.


FAQ

I have followed all the methods but the *.psm file is still not generating. What seems to be the reason?

The reason is that the footprint name is too long (more than 31 characters long).

To solve this, follow the instructions here.

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