For the millions of existing OrCAD users, Build 157 is not a dinosaur—it is a proven, battle-tested platform that will continue to produce manufacturable PCBs for the rest of the decade. Just remember to periodically run DBDoctor , keep your license server on a separate VM, and always, always back up your .opj files.
If you are using or considering , here are the standout capabilities you can expect: cadence orcad 157