If you encounter any of the following, applying the latest hotfix (062) will likely solve the problem:
| Error / Message | Fixed in Hotfix |
|----------------|----------------|
| ERROR(ORCAP-1721): Duplicate part name | 029 |
| Fatal error: Failed to create child process for CDS_NETLIST | 033 |
| WARNING(ORCIS-6245): CIS database configuration lost after reboot | 041 |
| Cannot load DRC error list – Null pointer exception | 047 |
| PSpice simulation aborts – timestep too small (convergence) | 052 |
| Floating license – Error 96: Server not responding | 058 |
| Database locked by another user (even when single-user) | 062 | orcad 165 hotfix spb 165 updates fix
Below is a breakdown of the most impactful fixes from hotfixes SPB 16.50.023 through SPB 16.50.062 – the most stable versions. If you encounter any of the following, applying
Design teams often resist updating mid-project due to fear of compatibility breaks. However, running a base version of SPB 16.5 without any hotfixes is a recipe for disaster. Here are the critical problems that the SPB 165 hotfixes are designed to resolve: Below is a breakdown of the most impactful