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CircuitStudio extensions for better compability with Altium  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Puchacz
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 25, 2021, 04:46:50 pm
content: Greetings,I am looking for any informations about CircuitStudio's (1.5.2) extensions, that would help import/export projects between Altium and CS. In Altium there is a "Import Wizard", is there anything similiar in CS?In my "extensions and updates" tab I cant see any possibble options to purchase or install. How can I do it?

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2021, 07:27:20 pm
content: I think this was answered here:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/altium/altium-designer-and-circuit-studio-compatibility/A few years old, but nothing much has changed in CS since then!

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 26, 2021, 10:49:48 am
content: Altium schdoc and library files work in both CS and AD, I haven't seen any compatibility issues there.CS pcb files (cspcbdoc) can be imported to AD easily (because that's what Altium want you to do - upgrade to AD).However, you can't easily import Altium pcbdoc into CS (Altium don't want to help you go that way).You have to export the board from AD into binary v5 format, then import this into CS.Then update all PCB components from libs to get the 3D models showing.PITA but not a showstopper for one board. But it does effectively prevent a group working on one board with a mix of CS and AD users.

author: pointhi
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2021, 09:03:53 pm
content: If you know a bit about the file-format, you will see that converting between the Altium products can by done by a simple 100 line search-replace scripthttps://gitlab.com/pointhi/kicad/-/wikis/Differences-between-different-Altium-File-Formats

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 27, 2021, 10:23:42 am
content: Indeed, both AD and CS pcb files use theMicrosoft Compound Document Format, which can be opened in 7zip.Thanks for the link to the (incomplete) cross-reference of AD stream names and the CS hashed stream names.Perhaps stream names are the only change blocking two-way compatibility between AD and CS.Or perhaps there is further obfuscation.Have you tested that? Do you have a search-replace script to share?When converting a cspcbdoc to pcbdoc in AD, there are definitely more substantial file differences. But that might just be cruft.

author: pointhi
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2021, 12:16:16 pm
content: I never tested conversion between the different formats, but my KiCad Altium importer works with all three formats and only requires knowledge about the stream names. Everything else is exactly the same parser code.
batch edit the integrated parts library - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: limata
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2019, 06:45:30 pm
content: I am using an integrated components library. Is there a way to batch edit the whole library? for example, I want to add a new parameter to all the components, such as alternative manufacturer etc.thanks

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 04, 2019, 09:54:30 pm
content: Unfortunately, I don't think so.Happy mouse clicking
The digikey supplier link is not working in CS. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: limata
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 02, 2019, 09:10:46 pm
content: The digikey supplier link used to work but it stops working a while ago. Anybody experiences this? Is there a solution. Here is the error message: " Digi-key: Invalid partner Information".Thanks

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 03, 2019, 05:46:54 pm
content: I think this is fixed in V1.5.2https://www.element14.com/community/community/manufacturers/altium/blog/2019/03/01/circuitstudio-152-hotfix-now-available

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2019, 07:57:07 pm
content: Be careful when youchangea component, in Altium it does not properly refresh the other component fields from the Supplier.Try it as an experiment with CS just to make sure.edit: I've been burned by this lovely feature only working for the initial part number, supplier fields populated but change the DK part number and old data remains.
Crash on import - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Dubbie
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 02, 2019, 09:03:37 am
content: Does anyone else get a crash upon importing a footprint?I make most of my footprints in PCB Expert, because I can't be bothered drawing everything manually with the absolutely awful drawing tools in CM.The first one I import works fine, then any subsequent ones crash the app. I need to restart it and import again.This happens both at home and at work, so I don't think it's anything to do with my computer env.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 03, 2019, 11:06:12 am
content: Quote from: Dubbie on July 02, 2019, 09:03:37 amAre you using CircuitMaker?I use CircuitStudio and PCB Expert (free version) and haven't had any issues with the PADS import.

author: Dubbie
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 07, 2019, 09:58:32 pm
content: Oops typo.I meant studio.Hrmmm, I wonder why mine crashes so regularly?

author: OleMi
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2019, 02:33:58 pm
content: They have a bug in their import engine. Check for slashes and other "non-standard" symbols in the name of your footprint to be imported. Rename them all to be just Latin characters and numbers before import.
Renaming components in rooms to flat? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: daqq
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2020, 08:44:30 pm
content: Hi guys,I'm finishing up a multichannel project. Is there any way to create a simple, flat numbering? Currently I have, say, 4 channels, each of them has C5, each of the Sheets is named CC - CC1, CC2, CC3 and CC3. The generated designator is then C5_CC1, C5_CC2, C5_CC3 and C5_CC4.Is there any way to flatten this? It looks weird in the BOM and is too long. Ideally I'd have C5, C6, C7 and C8.I tried looking through the Project Options -> Multichannel, but found nothing of the sort. Is there any way to do this? What do you use?Thanks,David

author: EE-digger
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2021, 08:06:49 pm
content: I'd probably export to excel, then use string and logical functions to parse. Since you presumably have identical sheet content, each statement would offset into all four items and place them on that line.Hopefully someone has a built in solution
Via issue with polygon pour - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: IanJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 09, 2019, 12:27:40 pm
content: Hi all,Here's a wee issue which caught me out today..........A via I had dropped from a FET didn't connect to the copper pour (green topside).Limited space at edge of pcb but I thought a via smack in the middle of the pour will be fine.......but due to the relief connect being set to 4, conductor width 22mil, copper pour width 26.7mil at the via it somehow caused the via to completely disconnect from the pour. I think that the calculation is done on the via size 30mils (greater than 26.7?) and thus it decided "no fit".Moving the via slightly to the side and repouring it's ok again, but I would have thought CS would make an attempt to attach even partially.Ian.Issue:Fixed:

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 09, 2019, 12:41:17 pm
content: Yeh, not great, but at least the design rule check would have caught it if you hadn't spotted it first.I use solid connect on vias.

author: rs20
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2019, 12:47:55 pm
content: That via is in a worse place now. Why not just draw a trace? That seems easier that tricking the software into adding the connection for you.

author: IanJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 09, 2019, 12:53:30 pm
content: Quote from: rs20 on June 09, 2019, 12:47:55 pmJust demo'ing what to do to fix it minimum.Ian.

author: IanJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 09, 2019, 12:57:20 pm
content: Quote from: voltsandjolts on June 09, 2019, 12:41:17 pmI would to, but there are some battery connectors which would be much harder to manual solder with solid versus 4 connects.I did look into finding out how to mix both on the pcb but not easy, I wish there was a simple override in the via properties to select solid, 2 or 4 way.Ian.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 10, 2019, 08:15:01 am
content: You can setup rules such that vias are direct (solid) connect and everything else is heat relief connect.For example:
Pin type for MISO on slave device in CS? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: daqq
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2019, 07:54:13 am
content: Hi guys,What value should be assigned to the 'Electrical type' property for a MISO like pin on an SPI Slave device? It will generally connect directly to I/O type pins on a processor/FPGA. Per the default ERC rules, making it an output would cause a warning. It's a tristate really, out of the options available output fits best.Thanks,David

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 08, 2019, 08:21:38 am
content: For pins that are not obviously power, input or output, I use passive.I'm not saying that's the best answer though!
Moving files from CS to Altium 19 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2019, 11:47:32 pm
content: I recently decided to get Altium 19. I have been using Circuit Studio and in general like it. There are bugs but I could deal with them. The reason I moved is the people I work with use Altium and need to be compatible.I moved one of my projects to Altium. It basically worked but I did find to issues. When I first moved over the 3D model turned into blocks. Otherwise the board looked good. I decided it might need to be updated from the libraries. I did that and did an update from the libraries and that fixed the solid model isse. But another issue did pop up. One of the schematic symbols (only one) moved on the schematic and hosed the connections. I fixed that and it looks good now.The vault function in Altium is much better.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2019, 11:49:53 pm
content: the 3d blob is a known problem.do not import such parts into an existing library as it will propagate and corrupt others. there is a fix. check on the forums.

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2019, 12:09:13 am
content: Quote from: free_electron on May 09, 2019, 11:49:53 pmI updated from my libraries and it fixed the problem.

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2019, 12:45:29 am
content: Quote from: free_electron on May 09, 2019, 11:49:53 pmWhich version of Altium had this problem?
CS schematic symbol standars - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Kremmen
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2019, 08:37:47 am
content: Is there a way to select what drawing standard should be applied to schematic symbols in CS? My preference, actually a requirement is to use IEC symbols only. Haven't done a study on the subject but the few libraries i have looked into are all IEEE zigzag resistors and shovel head logic.Am i doomed to draw all my own components because if so, that seriously handicaps CS for me...

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 05, 2019, 08:09:50 am
content: The pre-installed local libraries are of little use.Have a look in the vault, if what you need isn't there then you'll need to create them yourself.TBH whatever ECAD package I've used, I've always drawn my own symbols/footprints.Being gifted a library that has everything you need, ready to drop on a schematic doesn't happen in the real world.

author: Kremmen
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2019, 01:11:24 pm
content: Yes, done the same thing with Diptrace, my tool of choice. I knew it was a long shot but no harm in checking.
BOM lists within CS or stick to Excel? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: IanJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 13, 2019, 11:54:59 am
content: Hi all,Been using CS for a couple years now, prior I was using Eagle, and before that DOS apps.For the past 20 years I have used Excel for my BOM lists, primarily because the PCB design software I used before wasn't up to it much.On my BOM lists I like to record supplier info, price breakdowns etc as well as my own stock levels right before production as I try to work out what I need to order.I will even add mechanical items such as enclosures etc that aren't directly part of the pcb design.I can see BOM list totals and breakdown right there......As such, I have never made any effort to correct the details of the component I have added within CS.....as long as the schematic symbol & footprint is basically correct then I've been happy.But now I am quite fed up with excel and double dipping almost......so wondered if CS BOM functionality might work for me.....any ideas, suggestions? I'd almost like to be able to display within CS a spreadsheet type of layout that I can amend as necessary....rather than edit components on the schematic.Or should I stick with Excel....?Ian.

author: nsrmagazin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2019, 01:19:58 pm
content: If you use anything else than excel, you will need to export it in excel format for some manufacturers. Otherwise it depends on the manufacturer.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 13, 2019, 04:49:51 pm
content: Wow, been 6 weeks since this CS forum has seen any activity.I'm in the habit of using the simpler CSV export from CS, then open in Excel and format for alternate row colours and I get this:Probably the direct export to excel works and could be faster as you can setup pre-formatted excel templates, but I've never bothered.All my parts in CS have supplier info in them, for example my Yageo RC libraryhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/altium/altium-standard-resistors-capacitors-and-inductors/msg840139/#msg840139It's up front effort to do it this way but so much easier in the long run.

author: stuartk
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2019, 01:19:17 am
content: QuoteAs McCoy said to Kirk;"He's dead Jim"
Anyone got 1.5.1 build 13 download file? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: plazma
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2019, 06:11:05 pm
content: Version 1.5.1 build 13 is the newest I have a licence for. I use that version at home. I want to install the same version on my work laptop but can't find it online.Does anyone have the about 10MB download file for that version?Every version got its own dedicated download file CircuitStudioSetup_x_x_x.exe (where x marks the version).

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 07, 2019, 12:11:10 pm
content: OP asked this same question on E14 forum and got a solution there.

author: plazma
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2019, 05:08:47 pm
content: I got the download link via email. It was the complete offline package 1.4GB. Not just the 10MB downloader. I'll install it on my work laptop on Monday.
Unknown pin error - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 27, 2018, 06:44:43 am
content: When I try to bring may schematic design into the PCB I find that a newly created capacitor gives an error. "unknown pin" well the pins are 1 and 2 in both the symbol and footprint and I have use both before so as always I am baffled. But then this is CS!!!

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 27, 2018, 07:41:03 pm
content: Hi Simon,I see you have the same post on the E14 forum and you have tracked down your mistake.Just posting this here so nobody wastes their time replying.https://www.element14.com/community/thread/65016/l/unknown-pin-error

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 28, 2018, 07:09:06 am
content: As for it being "my mistake" well, I took a copy of a template symbol that is set to standard, so how the copy was set to mechanical I don't know.....
I don't like Altium..... but - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2018, 01:53:41 pm
content: OK, I'm running LabCenter Proteus which is pretty good for medium sized boards which make up most of my work but it's expensive for me, about 300 bucks a year, if I remember, to renew the licence. I guess I could just sit on the current program but I like upgrades and some of the refinements over the years have been worth it.Well, I see Altium and AutoDesk are battling it out for us middle of the EDA road designers. Now I see that Eagle (which I like less than mud but I haven't used it in ten years) is down to something like $100 a year renewal and AutoDesk is a one time buy of ..... wait.... drum roll... $495. That's pretty tempting, it even has simulation. So what's the bottom line for you guys (and gals) who use this 'thing'. Is it complete crap full of bugs or can you actually do work with it. I feel like for 495 bucks somewhere down the line I'm going to get royally screwed but it's only 495 bucks so I'm tempted.Any thoughts?

author: mars01
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2018, 05:03:28 pm
content: My best advice is that I can't really advice you ... You are the only one that can judge what are your own requirements, expectations.The fact that you want to switch sides (changing ECAD software is not an easy thing, you have to think to maintaining old projects, too) shows that you are determined.Why not use that determination and take the one month trial license that Circuit Studio offer, to judge for yourself if it's worth the trouble?Some people are happy enough with Circuit Studio while others not so.How you will see it, well, it's up to you.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2018, 09:23:07 pm
content: I ran Eagle, maybe 12 or 14 years ago but I found it a really cumbersome program. I wonder how it is with Autodesk running it. Since I already have the simulator in Proteus I could keep it just to run sims as I like simulation in Proteus quite a bit. So I might try Altium and Eagle again since they are cheap and I can beat up a trial version.Anyone try either?
How to a add charging circuit to PCB  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Lee_horner93
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 10, 2018, 04:45:03 pm
content: Hi, im wondering if anyone here would have any information on how to add a usb charging circuit to this chip. I have a battery and can run the chip with it but i dont fully understand what pins i would be wiring to where on the chip, it is a standard usb b circuit, i will add an image. Any help appreciated!Sent from my Mi MIX 2 using Tapatalk

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2018, 01:41:58 am
content: Quote from: Lee_horner93 on September 10, 2018, 04:45:03 pmWhat chip is it?

author: Lee_horner93
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 11, 2018, 04:45:20 pm
content: It is a bluetooth audio transmitter, it is listed as spk-md-blk.Sent from my Mi MIX 2 using Tapatalk
Define PCB Shape from 3D model - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ZeroAviation
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2018, 01:35:37 pm
content: Is it possible to define the PCB shape from a 3D model?I did some googling and found that they removed this feature in 1.3, but no one defined how to perform the actions in the later version.I am demoing 1.5, and so far it's close to AD17 but seems a little... weak still.....

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2018, 03:42:15 pm
content: Convert your 3D object to a 2D DXF.Here is the procedure to import DXF.https://www.element14.com/community/community/manufacturers/altium/blog/2017/10/19/working-with-dxf-board-outlines-in-circuitstudioAndy

author: bugrobotics
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2018, 04:07:41 pm
content: Download and install version 1.3 and you can define your board with a STEP file.It's the version I use because of this feature which has been removed in later versions for some mysterious reason which hasn't been addressed by Altium or Element 14 despite multiple questions.You don't lose anything useful with V1.3 vs 1.4 or 1.5.
Basic Functionality Request--Insert Table Tool - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: stuartk
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2018, 02:04:03 am
content: I've been looking for an insert table command both for the schematic and PCB views.It would be nice to be able to insert a text table for recording pinouts of a header on a schematic as one example. Up to now I've been writing my tables in Word, and importing them as an image into CS. This is very cumbersome and it would be nice to have this graphic functionality directly built in.I've seen this in AD but can't find it in CS. It strikes me as a pretty basic tool that should be available.I apologize if I missed it.Regards,Stuart

author: mars01
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2018, 09:41:29 pm
content: Try the simple Copy table in Word and Paste in Circuit Studio. If you Paste in Schematic it will be copied as the table (image) if you Paste in the PCB layout it will keep only the text. Works better if copied from Excell.
Output generator broken - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mrtn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2018, 11:59:50 pm
content: I manually deleted the output files so that I wouldn't mix up old vs. new files. CS won't generate new files because it can't delete the old ones.

author: Kaziq
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 12:54:53 pm
content: I have a double facepalm for you:- I tried to generate the outputs (for the first time) - it showed "Validation failed" (no info where it failed).- so I fixed the DRC errors (left them before, because they were not important),- still Validation failed,- I tried to fix all ERC errors too (there weren't any, so I fixed all warnings at least),- still Validation failed,- then I tried to determine which output fails, so I disabled everything except for the BOM,- it generated the Gerbers succecssfully - even the disabled ones!
new searching problems - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 25, 2018, 07:22:27 am
content: So after much discussion about the malfunctioning of the search function in CS, now it has a new random behaviour: it won't work on schematics..... Only PCB's. How a program that has not changed exhibit different behaviours? This is a total joke.

author: Kaziq
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 09:52:49 am
content: I had the same problem - the top search bar was showing only PCB components, but I found out that the Tools->Find command worked decent.Then after some time I wanted to search a PCB component from the top bar, and it started showing schematic components too. Weird.
Global select? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wreeve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 25, 2018, 12:49:07 pm
content: I am being forced onto CS from Protel. Trivially easy things in Protel are causing me to swear out loud! The on-line help is poor!I would like to do something simple.Select all the 100R resistors with a 0805 footprint in a Schematic design and change them to 120R. Please someone shot me or tell me how to do it in CS. I would have it done in Protel quicker than I’ve typed this plea!

author: Kaziq
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 09:49:53 am
content: Couldn't find a way. Looks like it's not possible. And it's not the only basic functionality they haven't implemented.
4K support any good yet? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2018, 09:45:20 am
content: Hi, been comments in the past that 4K is not properly support in CS. Any updates on this? Anyone using 4K in a useable way?Trev

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2018, 09:02:48 pm
content: Quote from: trevwhite on July 16, 2018, 09:45:20 amI had problems with 4K. But it's better now.

author: Joel_l
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2018, 12:08:16 am
content: I use it with 4K monitors, no real issues that are 4K related. Some menus, the font is kind of small. I have not spend any time trying to see if it can be changed.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 25, 2018, 07:10:17 am
content: 4K is still a mixed bag. The windows settings help but vital things like the libraries bar is way too small. I sort of get round this by putting it on a second monitor. 4K support is still on their todo list assuming we can believe they were even really intending to bother...
Graphics import (vector) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ubbut
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2019, 01:52:33 pm
content: I have read many forum posts about this, and there is also a tutorial by Altium.However nothing works for me.Does anyone have a working method of importing vector graphics into Circuit Studio?thank a lot !

author: Pseudobyte
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2019, 06:04:39 pm
content: If you PM me the file I will import it and send it back as an ascii board in a few different sizes (or tell me what physical size you need)

author: ubbut
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2019, 06:12:05 pm
content: Thanks a lot for the offer. However I often need to import graphics and would like to have a working solution.How do you do it?what is an ascii board?thanks

author: Pseudobyte
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2019, 05:59:47 pm
content: I would import it using klipper but that is an Altium only script.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 13, 2019, 08:29:58 pm
content: You mean vector for PCB artwork right?What format is your file?I use DXF and font graphics in CS PCBs with no problems.Designer has scripts for converting bitmaps to line art, but no scripting in CS I'm afraid.

author: ubbut
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2019, 04:44:02 pm
content: Hi,importing graphics using fonts kind of works for me, but very complex graphics are getting simplified (sometimes to the extend that it is unusable)I tried the DXF import. Does not work for me at all. I get the message 'Done' but nothing happens.This might be due to- I am running Circuit Studio in Wine- I have incompatible dxf files- I am doing something wrong?Also tried importing .png via the 'image' command, but nothing happens eitherCan you send me a dxf that works for you?

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 14, 2019, 05:13:24 pm
content: Quote from: ubbut on July 14, 2019, 04:44:02 pmAhh, yes, been there myself. That happens when the DXF importer is not actually installed, but instead of warning you CS just says 'Done'Try this:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/circuit-studio/create-pcb-outline-from-dxf/

author: ubbut
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2019, 01:15:37 pm
content: Awesome! it works !:)

author: O.B.U.B.
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 29, 2019, 12:20:42 pm
content: Working...
How to disable the 3D components model in the display? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: limata
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2019, 12:20:34 am
content: I have 3D model for most of the components. When I check the layout, I would like to see the traces. I have trouble to disable the 3D model so they won't show up in the 3D view.I appreciate any help. Thanks.

author: ubbut
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2019, 06:15:35 am
content: File -> System preferences -> PCB Editor -> Display -> Show Simple 3D bodies and Show Generic 3D modelsFor some reason they made that incredibly complicated to find. in Designer these settings are directly accessible in the Layer options

author: limata
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2019, 04:37:43 pm
content: Thanks. That helps a lot. This option really should under the 3D view configuration.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 01, 2019, 08:29:33 pm
content: Alternate way to access that setting:In 3D view, right-click, Options > Display > Show...

author: limata
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2019, 06:39:14 pm
content: Just found this.If you go to PCB -> 3D models, there are also 3D bodies display options on the bottom of the panel.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 04, 2019, 09:56:02 pm
content: Ahh, that also lets you hide individual 3D models. Quite useful for getting mechnical parts in/out of view. Thanks.
Changing comment/value visibility of multiple schematic parts - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: taydin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2018, 05:29:37 pm
content: With CS 1.5, I'm trying to make the comments and values of multiple parts invisible. But whatever I have tried so far, I just don't see the visibility setting in the inspector after selecing all parts. Is this a bug, or is there a different way to do this that doesn't involve the inspector?

author: bugrobotics
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2018, 05:57:13 pm
content: It's a bit convoluted but here is how you make the comments hidden with multiple parts. I'm using 1.3 but I don't believe this behavior has changed.1. Select the components2. Go to SCH Inspector tab3. At the top of the window you will click on the link that says "all types of objects"4. A dialog box will show up. Select "Display Only" and then select "Part". Press "OK"5. Select the link that says "Part Comment" located in the middle of the window.6. Select the link that says "Click here to display all objects"7. Now you can check the box that says "Hide" and the comments will disappear.So yea, it's possible but pretty lame.

author: taydin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2018, 08:20:07 pm
content: Thanks for the reply! In 1.5, it wasn't necessary to go up and select "Parts". After selecting all components and opening the inspector, the "part comment" link already exists and after clicking it, it is possible to hide the comment.But I suppose to hide the part values, the only way is to click each individual part and hide it there

author: bugrobotics
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2018, 08:49:52 pm
content: Are part values inserted as "user parameters" in your workflow? If not, what are you using?

author: bugrobotics
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2018, 08:56:19 pm
content: If you have more than just components on your schematic you will most likely have to select "Parts". I did my testing with a schematic that has components, wires, and nets so I had to tell the inspector what items I wanted to edit.

author: taydin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2018, 09:59:00 pm
content: Yes, you are right. If the selection contains things other than parts, you need to narrow it down to parts.I have also found out how to hide the value. Similar to the comment, you need to click on the hyperlink corresponding to the value, and it brings the same dialog where you have to check "hide".

author: bugrobotics
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2018, 10:13:57 pm
content: Good deal. Glad you got it sorted.
CS 1.5 is out - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 25, 2018, 07:15:28 pm
content: https://www.element14.com/community/community/manufacturers/altium/blog/2018/05/25/circuitstudio-15-is-now-available#comment-132009And I'm not impressed, sad to say. i was hoping for some serious steps forward.... not really.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 26, 2018, 07:56:59 am
content: Erm, this is the Altium Designer board

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 26, 2018, 08:03:45 am
content: whoops, moved but I see another one has already started so will just lock this one.
Webinar on Circuit Studio - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2018, 01:54:48 pm
content: https://www.element14.com/community/events/5107/l/circuitstudio-your-top-topics-qa-session

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2018, 01:58:59 pm
content: This starts in 30 minutes from now.

author: bugrobotics
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2018, 04:26:42 pm
content: The recording should be out tomorrow for everyone to make their own judgments. It may have been helpful to some. I was not impressed.Some notes:- 1.5 update appears to be shortcuts added various places (filter objects and layer views). This doesn't warrant updating maintenance IMO.- They addressed questions posted on Element 14https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-89482/l/webinar-17-may-2018-your-input-needed- My questions that went unanswered (from what I could see were the only questions that went unanswered)Define from 3D body removed for good?User templates available? Hacks?EDIT: They have addressed this question in a Q&A Transcripthttps://www.element14.com/community/community/manufacturers/altium/blog/2018/05/21/circuitstudio-webinar-17-may-2018-qa-transcript
Adding PSpice files to a part - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 12:08:07 pm
content: I am trying to attach Spice models to parts I design. I am going round in circles. All documentation I have found seems to be for older versions of AD and what I have tried to follow does not work

author: Relaxe
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 01:59:00 pm
content: To attach a model, it should be the same as attaching a footprint:In the SCH Library panel, double-click on your part. Click "Add..." button on the bottom. Select Simulation.After that, never done it, but the tutorials from older Altium versions should guide toward the right direction.I personnaly never used Altium for spice simulations. I much prefer LTSpice... maybe because of my masochistic tendencies.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 02:06:59 pm
content: no it's not that simple. it is a nightmare that starts with changing file extensions because altium say so instead of altium just working with the industry formats it claims to. then you have more options than you can shake a stick at none of which seem to work for pointing to models. Resistors and ather passives are easy as you can just fill in the values.
Slow CS startup - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mrtn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 30, 2018, 10:27:41 am
content: After rebooting my computer and starting CS, it gets stuck on the splash screen for 10 minutes. It eventually starts.Does anyone else have this problem?

author: mrtn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 30, 2018, 10:39:15 am
content: Now it's waiting for network i/o and froze up for another 5 minutes.

author: hammy
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 04, 2018, 05:46:20 am
content: On my 3 year old laptop, right after system-boot, with SSD, the startup of CS needs roundabout 20sec.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 19, 2018, 02:40:16 pm
content: I find CS slow to start, it is also very slow at opening the BOM and other configuration dialog boxes to the point I can go and make a hot drink and come back to find it still thinking abut it. Generating a bom also takes a silly amount of time...... Bloody amateurs!
Net dragging style - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mrtn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2018, 02:27:58 pm
content: Is the wire dragging style changeable? It always seems to hug the row of pins, connecting everything along the way. I'd settle for not auto-connecting nets to pins if that was an option.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2018, 07:36:39 pm
content: Hit space or CTRL+space while dragging?That was always such a bother in AD, around AD15 or 16 they made it so a bus can be moved and bends added automatically. I forget if that doesn't apply to dragging a single wire, or if that functionality made it into CS at all either.I have the habit of cutting wires (E, W) before dragging things around. Even when it looks like it should be fine, there's a vertex that sticks out at a stupid angle or something.Tim
CircuitStudio Start Page no longer working - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Kelbit
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2018, 10:26:49 pm
content: Anyone else having this issue?Has Altium stopped even pretending like they want to support CS?

author: DIPLover
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2018, 12:11:06 am
content: Works fine here.The software works better than most, I don’t see why everyone here obsesses about Altium support for this very nice entry-level program.Use it, make stuff, be happy.

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2018, 04:06:13 am
content: Quote from: Kelbit on April 28, 2018, 10:26:49 pmTry reinstalling.

author: Relaxe
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2018, 01:26:44 pm
content: I just closed Home,then "View" - "Start"Home page loads as usual.
Printing SchDoc's in specific sequence - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2018, 11:07:38 pm
content: Can anyone advise how to specify the sequence in which the multi-page SchDoc's of a project will print to a multi-page PDF (or printer for that matter)?I'd like them to print in the sequence in which they appear in the project, but the page sequence is being scrambled in the print out.If I remember correctly, Altium had a means to do this in the Outjob Config.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 06, 2018, 10:42:45 am
content: I pointed out to James that I would really like to see outjobs better supported in CS.In the project dialog, try dragging and dropping the schematic files to change the order they are listed in, sometimes that can help.Also, try deleting the .outjob file so its regenerated.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 09:34:31 am
content: Oops. Ignore my previous post, that just seemed to re-order the bookmarks list in my PDF reader.The answer is:The order of schematic pages in the PDF depends on the "SheetNumber" property.You can set the SheetNumber property manually (press 'o' > Document Options > Parameters) or automatically number all sheets (Tools > Number Sheets)Note that the PDF bookmarks may not appear in the same order as the actual PDF pages. But that might just be my reader (SumatraPDF)

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 05:04:33 pm
content: Quote from: voltsandjolts on March 07, 2018, 09:34:31 amRight you are Volts, thanks.I was thinking that parameter would only annotate the title block sheet number (sheet 5 of 6, etc).It does indeed do what I want now.
Is it possible to generate a netlist in Circuit Studio? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2018, 07:45:53 pm
content: Forgive me for posting this question in other forums but I really need a solution.Many years ago, I wrote a custom program for reporting missing test points in Altium/Protel net lists. It worked very well and used it often.A new client has asked me to add test points to every net in a Circuit Studio design.Now that I no longer have access to Altium I can't use my old tried and true program to report missing test points.Is it possible to generate just a net list from a Circuit Studio SchDoc, or am I hosed?

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2018, 08:13:00 pm
content: I may have answered my own question.I see that I can generate a net list from the PCB side with "Tools/Netlist/Export net list from PCB". I can probably make this work.The SCH side doesn't seem to have the equivalent command. Anyone know a work around for the SCH side?

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 01, 2018, 08:05:20 am
content: What netlist format are you looking for?You can generate EDIF from the "Outputs" tab in the schematic editor.

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 01, 2018, 04:57:54 pm
content: Update:Turns out the netlist file generated with PCB/Tools/Netlist/Export is the old Protel netlist format which is the exact format my custom program requires, so my missing test point program works with no modification!It would be more convenient if this same file could be generated directly from the SCH side, but I can live with it.I did consider looking at the EDIF and the ODB++ netlist formats and modifying my program to fit, but no need now. I just have to make sure the PcbDoc has been updated to include all components prior to exporting the netlist.The more I use Circuit Studio, the less I miss Altium.
Suddenly cannot print anything but the BOM - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2018, 10:43:06 pm
content: I've been working on a design for a week, and everything has been going well. But now, suddenly, when I tried to print another set of SchDoc and PcbDoc PDF's for the client review, it defaults to printing the BOM and never prints the other files. I've tried altering all the output configuration options I can find and nothing changes.I've tried "unchecking" everything except the SchDoc's from the Home/Project/Generate Outputs, but it seems to have no effect. Still prints the BOM.I'm unable to uncheck anything in the Project/Project Options/Default Prints. Once it's checked in that particular dialog, it stays checked.I tried closing all unecessary files in the project panel, and rebooting the computer, and nothing changes. It will print nothing but the BOM.Even just trying to "View" Schematic prints from "Generate Output Files" dialog, shows nothing but the BOM.I'm running v4.1.Help, I'm stuck on this one.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2018, 09:27:52 am
content: Hmm, time for a re-install perhaps?

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2018, 08:03:25 pm
content: Update:It turns out that the "outjob" file can become corrupted, in which case it can do crazy things like I was experiencing. The fix is apparently to move the file out of the design folder, or rename it.Seemed to resolve my issue.The "outjob" process is a means by which you can configure a big "batch file" and print all your output files in a batch. Never liked the option, even in Altium. The alternative is to select the file type and print them in sequence seperately. I can live with this.
Differential pairs! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 01, 2018, 02:16:51 pm
content: Right. what do I do? the written documentation is not the most enlightening. the video is second to useless and I'm left wondering what to do.So I finally worked out how to declare two nets as pairs, I sort of worked out how to route differential pairs but it looks like i must set pins up to be on the right side as the differential router won't automatically swap a layer so that the tracks can cross ?

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 01, 2018, 04:05:01 pm
content: What bandwidth are you hoping to run your diff pair at?e.g. for USB full speed you would probably OK with via crossover. For high speed, I dunno, but I'm a pessimist.

author: Joel_l
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2018, 08:54:37 pm
content: I don't think the question was, should you it, as much as it was, how do you get CS to do it.I played with this a little today, no progress.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 01, 2018, 10:22:54 pm
content: The question is first of all 'should you' and then maybe 'how you' cross a diff pair. I typically do 4 layer boards that are not controlled impedance and do not have high bandwdth diff pairs. I would guess that Simon is in a similar situation. So, this method works for me:Once you have decided what pattern you want to use for the crossover (one or two pairs of vias & position), place vias and set their nets appropriately. Use vias in both traces to match impedance as best you can and to provide a via pair that the diff route tool can 'snap' to.Manually route the (very short) crossover section. Manually matching the trace lengths in this short section is not really a chore and not an issue for a low bandwidth diff pair.Now use the diff pair routing tool to route the long sections of the pair - they will 'snap' to the via pairs of your crossover because you set the nets for those.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 02, 2018, 09:41:37 am
content: For example, matched length / matched via crossovers with layer change and without layer change:
accessing libraries to edit components - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 15, 2018, 04:16:02 pm
content: Having installed my own libraries as recommended by CS support I find that the only way to open a library to add/remove/edit parts/symbols is by double clicking on the library file. However it seems that once i have opened and even after closing again I can't open the folder. So how can I access the library from the program for editing? this is very strange as I have had no problem opening my library folder before.