A project file (.OPJ) is a container for the design file (.DSN). There can be only one design file in a project. The project file stores pointers for interacting with the design file, other referenced files, and outputs reports associated with the design file. The project file can also contain libraries, VHDL files, and information from the various Tools dialog boxes.
When the project is first created, the project manager creates a design file with the same name as the project. It also creates a schematic folder within the design file, and a schematic page within the folder. You can create a new design to replace the design created by the project manager.
To create a project that is enabled for PSpiceAD simulation, do the following:
- Choose File – New.
The New Project dialog box appears. -
In the Name text box, specify a name for your new project.
Do not specify a dot (.) in the project name. Also, while using the Save As dialog box to rename the project name, do not specify a dot (.) in the project file name.
- In the Location field, specify the path where you want the new project files to be saved, or use the Browse button to locate the directory.
- Click OK.
Setting up a new project for simulation
If you select the Enable PSpice Simulation check box, in the New Project dialog box, the Create PSpice Project dialog box appears.
- Select one of the two options:
- Create it based upon an existing project
If you select this option, choose a project file (.OPJ) from the drop-down menu or the Browse button. PSpice comes with a set of design templates covering basic electronics circuits and SMPS topologies. These design templates cover the range of analog, digital, and mixed designs. You can use the design templates, which are a combination of design and simulation profiles, as a starting point for new designs. These templates are also suitable for learning and demonstration purposes.
You can click Browse to locate and open any of the available templates. The templates are available at:<installation_directory>\tools\pspice\capture_samples\design_examples - Create a blank project
By selecting this option, you create a new project that is capable of being simulated in PSpice AD.
- Create it based upon an existing project
- Click OK to create the new project directory and open the schematic page editor.