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FloWare

by FlowCAD · Since 2003
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Quick facts
VendorFlowCAD
Year launched2003
StatusActive
LocationMozartstr. 2, Feldkirchen, Bayern 85622, DE
Countries served1+
Languages11
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialYES
Contact salesN/A

About FloWare

FloWare is a PCB design software from FlowCAD that provides solutions for electronic circuit design. It includes schematic capture, layout tools, and simulation features so engineers can create accurate circuit designs efficiently. FloWare supports a range of design processes and can manage complex projects while maintaining data integrity. The software is suitable for various industries, allowing users to implement tailored solutions for their specific needs. Key capabilities: schematic capture PCB layout signal integrity analysis component library management design rule checks Best for: electrical engineers and designers that need a comprehensive tool for PCB design and analysis.

FloWare is a modular toolbox of productivity enhancements from FlowCAD designed to augment OrCAD/Allegro PCB and schematic workflows. Rather than being a stand-alone EDA package, FloWare supplies a collection of focused utilities — from post-processing and design-compare to panel routing and documentation automation — that accelerate repetitive tasks and enforce consistent output across a CAD flow. FlowCAD positions FloWare as a cost-option set of add-ons you can pick module-by-module, with free trial access to test selected functions. FloWare’s UI intentionally lives inside the host EDA environment (OrCAD/Allegro), exposing itself as toolbars, dialogs and wizards that map to familiar schematic and PCB editor controls. That design minimizes disruption for experienced OrCAD/Allegro users: installation is guided, menus integrate with the editor, and many modules emphasize one-click or wizard workflows to remove manual steps. For teams already standardized on Cadence tools the learning curve is small; newcomers to OrCAD/Allegro must first learn the host environment.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Offers many automated, time-saving tools.
  • Covers design, documentation, and manufacturing tasks.
  • Allows programming of new functions for specific needs.
  • Simple installation with a wizard and documentation.
  • Adds features not available in standard PCB software.
Cons
  • Not a free tool; requires purchasing a license.
  • License is valid only for one company location.
  • Requires OrCAD and Allegro PCB Editor to function.
  • Specific features for niche applications like flex circuits.

Features

Key features

Anti Tamper Mesh PCB

Creates intricate wire meshes to detect and respond to external physical attacks on PCBs.

Coil Designer

Generates various shapes of planar PCB windings with dynamic previews.

Stretch Flex PCB

Modifies routed PCBs to be stretchable for use with flexible materials.

Digital Soldermask

Automatically defines masks for digital solder resist to save material and enable new designs.

Polar Grid

Provides a toolkit for circular placement and routing, which is cumbersome in a standard Cartesian grid.

Design Compare

Compares two design databases both graphically and parametrically to find and document differences.

Additional features

Drawing Size

Quickly changes and modifies the design extents of a drawing.

Net Color View

Saves and restores net color and rat visibility settings for floor planning.

Variant 3D

Visualizes variants in a 3D canvas, automatically hiding "do not install" components.

Advanced Mirror

Allows mirroring selected objects while moving or copying them.

Anti Tamper Mesh PCB

Creates convoluted wire meshes to actively detect and respond to attacks.

Change Width

Changes the width of clines and cline segments with a filter mechanism.

Coil Designer

Generates planar PCB windings in various shapes with dynamic previews.

Contour Place

Places components along an arbitrary contour path with alignment options.

Cross Copy

Expands the copy function to allow specifying a target layer.

Digital Soldermask

Automatically defines masks for digital solder resist for manufacturing.

Label Tune

Adjusts label size, rotation, and position for improved readability in assembly drawings.

Polar Grid

Provides tools for circular placement and routing on a polar grid.

Push to Grid

Highlights and moves off-grid symbols to the nearest grid point.

Replace Via

Replaces via padstacks with more flexibility and filter criteria.

Shield Generator

Facilitates the generation of shape and via patterns for shielding purposes.

Shield Routing

Creates side or tandem shields for critical signal traces to minimize noise.

Stretch Flex PCB

Adapts routed PCBs to function as stretchable circuit carriers.

Drafting Utilities

Edits geometric PCB forms by cutting through them and providing drawing features.

Snap Generator

Generates snap points at intersections, centers, and endpoints for precise adjustments.

Shape Utilities

Modifies shapes using boolean operations, scaling, and rounding corners.

Advanced Testpoint Check

Addresses various rules for checking testpoints to meet in-circuit test requirements.

AOI Check

Checks rules related to Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) directly within the PCB editor.

CAF-DRC

Executes a special design rule check for Conductive Anodic Filament issues.

Cleanliness Check

Analyzes the PCB for potential shorts caused by particles.

Design Compare

Compares two design databases to detect and document differences.

FPGA Utilities

Generates reports and synchronizes data between FPGA and PCB designs.

Net Min Gap

Measures and visualizes the smallest distance between two nets.

Z-DRC

Checks for violations in the z-coordinates of a design.

Barcode Generator

Creates and places barcodes on a PCB layer for manufacturing.

Cross Section Generator

Creates a documentation view of the PCB stackup for easy plotting.

Custom Variables

Manages user-defined variables for title blocks or etch text.

Drawing Designer

Creates detailed, zoomed views of specific PCB areas for manufacturing.

Drawing View Manager

Simplifies the creation of manufacturing drawings with user-defined templates.

Padstack Usage

Generates reports on padstack usage from symbol libraries.

PCB Library Plot

Creates a PDF catalog with a graphical representation of all library footprints.

SVG Export

Generates scalable vector graphic (SVG) files from PCB editor data.

Variant Assembly

Creates customized assembly drawings for different product variants.

Batch Plot

Automates the output of production data like Gerber files and drill plans.

Edge Plating

Adds wraparound edge plating and castellated holes to the PCB.

NC Panel Route

Supports various techniques for easily separating PCBs in a panel.

Panelization

Allows the PCB designer to create their own manufacturing panels.

Post Processing

Defines and saves standard output jobs for consistent manufacturing data.

Silkscreen DRC

Analyzes the design for silkscreen overprint issues and removes them.

Synchronize Testprep

Assigns and synchronizes test points from the schematic to the layout.

Variant BOM

Creates various Bill of Material reports that account for design variants.

IBIS Prototype Modeler

Creates scalable IBIS models for early stage signal integrity simulations.

Assign Net to Via

Assigns a net to a standalone via that is not yet connected.

Class Color

Colorizes different nets based on their classes for easy visual review.

Highlight Dummy Pins

Highlights and reports on unconnected pins for design review.

Mask Generator

Expands or contracts mask sets in a post-process.

Pricing

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