orcad import netlist to pads layout flow

OrCAD Capture to PADS2005 Layout flow
generating a netlist for PADS:
1. Open OrCAD and open the project to export
2. If not already done, Run the DRC check in Section 4 Above
3. Select the project file under the Design Resources folder in the project window
4. Open the Netlister dialog by going to Tools->Create Netlist…
5. Select the “Other” tab
6. Select the formatter to be “padspcb.dll”
7. Set the Part Value Combined Property String to “{Manufacturer} - {Manufacturer PN}”
8. Set the PCB Footprint Combined Property String to “{PCB Footprint}”
9. Select the destination for the *.asc file and include the schematic revision in the file name
10. Click OK to export the netlist
11. Open the netlist in a text editor and replace the first line that reads “*PADS-PCB*” with “!PADS-POWERPCB-V3.0-METRIC! DESIGN DATABASE ASCII FILE 2.0” and save the file
12. In PADS the *.asc file can be imported into a current PADS design by going to Tools->Compare/ECO…
13. In PADS, select “Use Current PCB Design” and browse to the *.asc file in the “New Design File” box
14. In PADS, select the “Generate ECO File” option. Also select all Comparison Options
15. In PADS, select the “Update Original Design” option
16. In PADS, click Run to import the new netlist