Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Altium Designer 10 - Basics - Open PCB and Schematic files on a Project


There are instances where there are more than a single sheet on the schematic you're working with on your project. Here's how to open the multiple files for your project in Altium Designer 10:

1. Run Altium Designer on your computer thru Program files or simply double click
(using your mouse) on the *.PrjPcb file of your design.

2. As your Altium Designer 10 workspace appears, point your mouse to the lower right of the AD10 workspace. These tabs offer various functions to the user.

3. For this purpose, we are going to select the System.



4. Another set of choices will popup and we would want to select Projects this time.



5. A project directory tree will now appear on the left portion of your AD10 workspace.
A list of the .PrjPcb files and the corresponding design files/other documents/settings can be seen.



The paper icon (the one with RED color indicates an opened file. Other than that, the blank rows below that column indicates un-opened files.

6. Right click on the appropriate .PrjPcb file for your project and select the
Open Project Documents
on the selection.



7. Finally, a popup window will appear to confirm the opening of your project documents.



Click YES to proceed.
Now you have opened all the schematic and pcb files for your design for you to start working on.










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