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== What is OrCAD Capture CIS ==
From orcad.com:<br>OrCAD CIS is a key part of the OrCAD schematic design entry solution. Integrated into corporate databases, you can automatically synchronize and validate externally sourced component data with the schematic design  database, thereby eliminating manual data entry and guesswork. It solves a critical problem for your engineering teams by quickly and easily selecting the best component available, based on both the technical AND business parameters critical for success.
OrCAD® CIS (Component Information System) provides easy
access to your company’s component databases and part
information. Seamlessly integrated within OrCAD Capture,
OrCAD CIS greatly enhances the part selection and verification process and significantly boosts your productivity
by reducing the amount of time spent researching for
parts or reusing existing parts, eliminating manual entry
of part information, and maintaining synchronization of
component data.

== Supported Operating Systems ==
[[File:Win10-logo.png]] Only available for Windows. Mac and Linux users will need to install Windows first. Mac users can get more information about installing Windows here: [[How to Install Windows on a Mac]]

== VPN requirement ==
[[File:Vpn-no.png]] Connection to campus VPN is not required.

== Downloading and Installing OrCAD Capture CIS Lite ==
Steps to download and install:
# Download SPB_17.2.exe from UA-Box via this link: [https://alabama.box.com/s/l3bxasa9phvb9xxfg63kscuc3vjzco11 | https://alabama.box.com/s/l3bxasa9phvb9xxfg63kscuc3vjzco11]
# Run SPB_17.2.exe to unzip the archive 
# Inside the SPB_17.2 folder, open the Tools folder, open the Bin folder, and run the Capture.exe


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