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Electra Do File Tweaks
To clear existing routed tracks and vias.Altium > PCB Fliter > (IsTrack or isVia) and OnSignal and not InAnyDifferentialPairAltium > Delete Filtered SelectionAltium > Script > Export...
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NetTies and PAD Classes
Pad Class can be used to suppress Net Tie Hole to Hole Violations.As shown below two multilayer pads were place on top of each other to create Net Ties that can be used to connect tracks or copper on...
View ArticleAnnotate Reference Designators from a Text File
One method is to use Schematic Editor > Tools > Annotate > Back Annotate Schematics and load in a Was-Is file. The Was-Is file is simply a text file with the current designator a space (not...
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Directive Blanket - Edit and Reshape
Select a mid point handle in the existing blanket with LMB, then tap the insert key and drag.Or redraw the blanket using a series of LMB clicksThe LMB click points were made at each inside and outside...
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Bit Bucket - TortoiseGit Clone Repo with LFS
Using Bitbucket with LFS and TortoiseGIt. Projects, Symbol Libraries and Footprint Libraries are hosted on Bitbucket in Git Repositories.The parametric data for the DBLIB Library is hosted on Amazon...
View ArticlePlace Multiple Components in a Schematic
See these links on the Altium Forum.Bug, regression, cannot paste from schlib - Altium Discussion ForumsMass component import into schematic - Altium Discussion ForumsMichael shared a useful workaround...
View ArticlePlace Multiple Footprints - Tricks
Open a PcbLib library and a blank PCB. Place a track in the PCB, then select and copy the track.The library paste should work after that.Select all or multiple parts in the PCB Library panel, then...
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EXTREME Copper - Up to 200 oz
Heavy Copper and EXTREME Copper PCB Design for Maximum ReliabilityFigure 1. Sample featuring 2oz, 10oz, 20oz, and 30oz copper features on the same layer.Source: https://www.epectec.com/Related Altium...
View ArticlePCB Filter - Find Traces with Exposed Copper on Outer Layers
((ObjectKind = 'Track') or (ObjectKind = 'Arc')) And (SolderMaskExpansionMode = 'Manual') and OnOutsideThat's it !
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This object is part of a locked union. Continue?
click on image to viewThis message occurs while trying to move a union if primitives are locked in footprints in the union.To avoid this popup all primitives in the footprints in the union need to be...
View ArticleElectra Design Rule - class_class
Example class to class rule for Electradefine (class_class (classes LV HV (rule (limit_way 2000))))define (class_class (classes LV HV (rule (clearance 300 (type pin_pin)))))define (class_class (classes...
View ArticleFPGA - Pin Mapper
Working with the FPGA Pin Mapper in Altium Designer - Altium DocsFor Xilinx Vivado® 2017.4:Open the implemented design in Vivado.Select File » Export » Export I/O Ports.In the Export I/O Ports dialog,...
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IPC - Plated Mechanically Drilled Holes
IPC Rule for Land Sizes for a Plated Mechanically Drilled Hole - Summit Interconnect
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PCB Design Best Practices - Mike Creeden
Routing Techniques In Altium DesignerPowerPoint PresentationThat's it !
View ArticleVia Propagation Delay Notes
Interesting Links . . . Via Delay - Is it really a manual intervention - Altium Discussion Forums
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LEDS and Sinkpad Technology
Anyone using sinkpad technology? - Altium Discussion ForumsSinkpad PCB - PCBWay http://www.sinkpad.com/what-is-sinkpad.php
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Fast Interactive Routing - AD23.9.0
Altium PreferencesGloss and RetraceBoard PropertiesSnapping Options to keep the Track attached to the CursorFor Smooth Slides with NO Offset Mouse Cursor Snaps Keep Track Lines Disabled !
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