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How to Download and Use interCAD Cowork for OrCAD and PADS Layout

interCAD Cowork is a software that allows you to create and update PCB layout data using OrCAD circuit data. It also provides cross-probing, DRC, and ECO functions among heterogeneous tools. interCAD Cowork is developed by Interxsoft Co.,Ltd, a company that specializes in EDA software development[^1^].

In this article, we will show you how to download and use interCAD Cowork for OrCAD and PADS layout. You will need to have OrCAD Capture and PADS Layout installed on your computer before you proceed.

Step 1: Download interCAD Cowork

You can download interCAD Cowork from the official website of Interxsoft Co.,Ltd[^2^]. There are two versions of interCAD Cowork: Basic and Pro. The Basic version supports forward and back annotation, cross-probing, and PCB library inputting. The Pro version provides additional functions such as Excel netlist to PADS layout, easy and fast layout footprint setting, importing existing footprint setting of layout data, and more.

To download interCAD Cowork, you need to fill out a form with your name, email address, company name, phone number, and product information. After submitting the form, you will receive an email with a download link and a license key.

Step 2: Install interCAD Cowork

After downloading interCAD Cowork, you need to run the setup file and follow the instructions on the screen. You will need to enter the license key that you received in the email. You can choose the installation directory and the components that you want to install. You can also select the language of the user interface (English or Korean).

After the installation is complete, you can launch interCAD Cowork from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut. You will see a main window with a menu bar, a toolbar, a session log window, and a status bar.

Step 3: Use interCAD Cowork

To use interCAD Cowork, you need to open an OrCAD circuit file (.dsn) and a PADS layout file (.asc). You can do this by clicking on the File menu and selecting Open OrCAD Circuit File or Open PADS Layout File. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the files onto the main window.

Once you open the files, you can use the following functions of interCAD Cowork:

Forward Annotation: This function allows you to create or update PADS layout data using OrCAD circuit data. You can select the components that you want to annotate from the OrCAD circuit window or the component list window. You can also choose the PCB library that contains the footprints of the components. You can then click on the Forward Annotation button on the toolbar or select Forward Annotation from the Tools menu. You will see a progress window showing the annotation process. After the annotation is done, you can save the PADS layout file.
Back Annotation: This function allows you to update OrCAD circuit data using PADS layout data. You can select the components that you want to annotate from the PADS layout window or the component list window. You can then click on the Back Annotation button on the toolbar or select Back Annotation from the Tools menu. You will see a progress window showing the annotation process. After the annotation is done, you can save the OrCAD circuit file.
Cross-Probing: This function allows you to select components, nets, or pins from either OrCAD circuit or PADS layout and highlight them on both windows. You can do this by clicking on the Cross-Probing button on the toolbar or selecting Cross-Probing from the Tools menu. You can then click on any component, net, or pin on either window and see it highlighted on both windows.
DRC: This function allows you to check and fix errors in your design based on circuit standards. You can do this by clicking on the DRC button on the toolbar or selecting DRC from the Tools menu. You will see a DRC window showing

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