CADpass client secure connection (will be referred to as CADpass client or CADpass in this document) is a utility provided by CMC Microsystems that creates a secure connection between client PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure.
This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Cadence Allegro X/OrCAD X software on Microsoft Windows using CMC CADpass to access shared licenses on the CMC License Management System (LMS). The procedure has been tested on a Windows 10, 64-bit system.
The full list of CAD modules for university subscribers is available upon request. Contact cad@cmc.ca for details.
Prerequisites for Installing Allegro X/OrCAD X with CMC License Manager System (LMS)
Before you begin with this installation, you must:
- Register with CMC Microsystems at: https://account.cmc.ca/MyAccount/MyAccount.aspx
- Have your faculty supervisor open an account through the CMC subscription page at: https://www.cmc.ca/subscriptions/
- Have administrator privileges for the workstation on which you are installing this software
- Have a unique login name (Linux or Windows) that does not contain a blank space. A username such as “charlie brown” contains a space, while usernames such as “charlie.brown” or “charlie_brown” do not contain spaces.
The following are examples of unacceptable login names because they are not unique: admin or administrator, root, super, sysadm, user, owner, student, temp, and system.
System Requirements
Software
One of the Cadence-supported operating systems is required.
Hardware
The Cadence support staff recommends the following:
- Intel®Core™ i7 4.30 GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 7 4.30 GHz with at least 4 cores
- 16 GB RAM
- 50 GB free disk space (SSD drive is recommended)
- 1920 x 1200 display resolution with true colour with at least 32-bit colour
Also helpful is a dedicated graphics card with OpenGL support and 2 GB dedicated video RAM with additional support for DX11 for 3D Canvas.
Additional recommendations are listed in the “Allegro Platform System Requirements”. A copy of this document is available during the installation process. See Figure 2 for the location of the document link.
Setting up CADpass Client for Use with Cadence Allegro/OrCAD
The CADpass client is a CMC Microsystems license access client used by subscribers across Canada to connect to our secure license server(s).
- Follow the instructions in the quick start guide to download and install the CADpass client.
- Start the CADpass client and log in using your CMC Microsystems Username and Password.
- When the CAD access window appears, double-click Cadence.
A red checkmark is displayed to the left of the Cadence entry, as shown in Figure 1. Leave this checked while you are using the software.
Obtaining the Software
Download the installation files from the CMC Microsystems website https://www.cmc.ca/tools/:
- Base_SPB23.10.000_wint_1of3
- Base_SPB23.10.000_wint_2of3
- Base_SPB23.10.000_wint_3of3
Installing the Software
The Allegro X/OrCAD X software is a trio of archive files on the CMC Microsystems website.
- Extract the three archives to temporary folders.
- In the temporary directory containing the file Base_SPB23.10.000_wint_1of3, select the setup application and launch the executable.
- To begin, click the button Install next to the text OrCAD X and Allegro X Products Installation.
A License Agreement window opens containing a link to the OrCAD software licence and maintenance agreement.
- Accept the agreement and click Next.
Note: If you are unsure of your obligations under this agreement, contact cad@cmc.ca to discuss them.
The Cadence Installation Settings dialogue is displayed, as shown in Figure 2.
Note: The System Requirements document link is in the lower right-hand corner of the dialogue shown in Figure 2.
- In the dialogue Installation Settings, under Select Products to Install, select OrCAD X Products and/or Allegro X Products, and enter the installation and working directory paths.
- Click Next to continue.
The Input License Details window is displayed. - Select Connect to Existing License Server. In the License server Data boxes, enter Port Number 6055 and Host Name a2.cmc.ca. See Figure 3 for an example.
Note: Always check CADpass Licensing Information for the latest port number and license server name.
- Click Install to continue.
The Installing Media progress dialogue is displayed, as shown in Figure 4.
- Depending upon the modules chosen, installation could take an hour or so to complete.
- The Setup Complete dialog appears. To end the installation without adding any third-party tools, click Finish.
Setting Up Allegro X/OrCAD X License Access
Before starting Allegro/OrCAD, the CADpass client must be running.
- Start the CADpass client and log into your account using your CMC Microsystems Username and Password.
- In the CADpass client window, select the Cadence license icon, as shown in Figure 1.
- On your workstation, go to the Start menu | Cadence PCB 2023.
The Allegro X and OrCAD X tools will be listed. - Start the tools as needed.
Troubleshooting
If the tool fails to install properly, contact CMC Support for help with diagnosing the problem.
Additional Support Resources
- Tutorials that are bundled with this installation are listed under Start menu | Cadence Help 2023 | Cadence OrCAD X and Allegro X Tutorials 2023 as shown in Figure 5.
- Cadence Doc Assistant is available in this bundle, as shown in Figure 6.
- White papers, examples, and training options are available on the Cadence corporate website: http://www.cadence.com/st/pages/default.aspx. To request access, contact cad@cmc.ca.