OrCAD 15.7 introduced a reliable Capture CIS that changed component management. Engineers could link local databases (Microsoft Access or Oracle) to schematics. This meant:
Historically, a new license of OrCAD 15.7 was roughly $5,000–$8,000 USD. Today, on the secondary market (note: transferring licenses is legally complex), the perception of "permanent license" ownership versus modern SaaS subscriptions keeps many firms on 15.7. cadence orcad 15.7
A vocal minority still prefers Layout Plus over Allegro. Why? Because in Layout Plus, moving a component is instant. In modern Allegro, you must click, wait for the ratsnest to recalculate, and navigate modal dialogs. Layout Plus is "crude, but fast." OrCAD 15