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Anyone running with vbox under a non-windows host (e.g. linux)? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: evb149
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2017, 06:05:58 am
content: I'm starting to evaluate it but thought I'd save the hassle of setting up a new machine by trying it under VB on my general LINUX dev. machine but it seems like there's what looks like it could be a DirectX / Shader model 3 compatibility problem with the setup where the symptoms are that the example schematics render / view OK but the PCB totally fails to render / view (black subwindow) for the PCB board and library examples.Is anyone aware of a work-around or can confirm success with maybe some different host GPU driver / kernel or VB version or guest setup?I tried all the guest addition 2D / 3D enabling and display options and nothing seems to help, though maybe a newer VB version could help though I don't see anything encouraging in the changelogs and there are still Shader Model 3 guest passthrough compatibility bugs listed from 5 years ago that haven't been "CLOSED".....I guess CS has not got some of the DirectX use control settings that full AD had / has unless I'm missing something available in the features / settings.VMWARE claims to have DX + SM3 support maybe that'll work...?Or maybe I should just invest the time and set up a bare metal sandbox to use with it though windows...ugh.

author: ebclr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2017, 06:17:42 am
content: On my hardware, VMware runs very nice on Ubuntu as the host and also on another machine as Windows 10 host

author: lty1993
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 21, 2017, 02:02:47 am
content: CS works fine in VBox on my Arch Linux.Which graphic card and driver did you use on your host machine?

author: thermistor-guy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2017, 02:51:15 am
content: Quote from: evb149 on June 04, 2017, 06:05:58 amFWIW, I run a win7 guest under virtualbox on a Linux Mint 17.0 host. I had problems with a mechanical CAD package on the win7 guest - it wouldn't display properly. Gaming s/w tends not to run on it either. My guess is that the virtual graphics card on the guest just doesn't provide what CAD and gaming s/w need.So I installed win7 on a separate HDD on the same PC. When I need to, I select native win7 during boot-up.

author: Naguissa
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2017, 05:49:53 am
content: I use VB on Gentoo Linux from time to time with no problem. As said before, witch graphics driver are you using on host?Enviado desde mi Jolla mediante Tapatalk
changing the name of a library symbol - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 29, 2017, 09:12:58 pm
content: I have noticed that there does not seem to be an option for changing the name of a schematic symbol created in a library once created.Also, bearing in mind I want to link supplier information to the symbols, is it wise to link multiple footprints or will I just end up with supplier numbers not matching footprints ?

author: plazma
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2017, 10:49:16 am
content: You can change the name.Open the .SchLib file.In SCH Library view double click the component name to open Library Component Properties window. Change name in the Library Link Symbol Reference field.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 30, 2017, 11:49:21 am
content: ok thank you

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 30, 2017, 12:02:36 pm
content: nope, I have no such feilds
Element14 survey fail... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Geoff_S
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2017, 10:38:53 pm
content: Anyone else receive an email from Element14 with the subject "Help Make CircuitStudio a Better Product & Receive 10% Off" ? I received one yesterday, saying that if I completed the survey, they'd offer 10% off CircuitStudio. Although I'm not really that interested in CS, I thought I'd provide some feedback so I clicked on the link to the survey, but the resulting web page says that it's unable to find the survey. Perhaps it's just my PC...

author: Dubbie
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 02, 2017, 10:52:28 pm
content: I get broken links all the time from them in their marketing emails.I got one today "Click to see T&M stuff that has had massive price cuts!"404....Nice job Element14 marketing..R

author: bill.coghill
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2017, 01:25:27 am
content: Also the fact the email talks about the new v1.3 coming soon. I've been running 1.4 for couple of months now.Maybe it got caught in their own spam filter !bill.

author: pwenzel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 11:17:23 pm
content: Hi,Apologies, this is an error on our end that is being fixed. If you would like to take advantage of the 10% discount you are more then welcome too; it is "ACS10".Best,Pete Wenzelelement14

author: onesixright
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2017, 05:30:19 pm
content: Yup got the same email (and error).I already bought a license, but with a different email. So whats the reward if you already bought?They still think (not so strange) i'm in trial mode
Rectangle vs Polyline (schematic symbols) ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: onesixright
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2017, 07:55:12 pm
content: Hi All,Another questionAre there any "rules" when to use thepolyline(as a rectangle) and when to use therectanglewhen creating custom components (schematic symbols)?For example: creating a relay, not sure what to choose for the "box" around the component?And once again, thanks!

author: PicoSD
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 01, 2017, 03:39:07 pm
content: Assuming you're talking about the schematic symbols:I personally prefer to use the rectangle for ICs that have no internal structure visible on the schematic (only pins).For components like relays where there's internal detail, the rectangle looks weird because the internals have to be drawn with a polyline which have rounded edges. So I draw the rectangle around it with a polyline too.As far as actually using the components on a schematic, it makes no difference to CS.You can always browse the vault and see how similar components were drawn.

author: onesixright
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2017, 04:24:24 pm
content: Hi PicoSD,Thanks.Yes I was referring to the schematics (updated the question). Its probably just a matter of taste. But as there is this "rule of thumb" to draw current flow from left to right, i thought (hoped) there is also some rule of thumb for designing these symbols.For example, I draw this simple relay, two versions. TBH i don't like either one

author: PicoSD
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 01, 2017, 07:09:09 pm
content: I think the second one is pretty standard, although I usually make the box blue as well. Sometimes I take a look at how Sparkfun does their schematic symbols and mimic those.
Standard footprins sources I found - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2017, 02:08:29 pm
content: I was struggling a bit for footprints with CS. I finally found a standard collection which maybe is useful for others:http://techdocs.altium.com/display/ALEG/Altium+Designer+2004+LibrariesAlso for the 3D step files I found the following useful:http://www.3dcontentcentral.com/Default.aspx

author: cgroen
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 07, 2017, 02:23:22 pm
content: 3dcontentcentral is very good!I have also usedhttps://grabcad.com/libraryif I could not find what I needed on 3dcontentcentral. Both places are gold worth!

author: onesixright
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2017, 08:45:08 pm
content: Quote from: trevwhite on April 07, 2017, 02:08:29 pmModels look pretty good! Pity you cant download the files without a account.You guys really fill in your (real) personal info? I mean your name, well ok. But address, phone... ?

author: cgroen
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 26, 2017, 07:11:53 am
content: Quote from: onesixright on April 25, 2017, 08:45:08 pmYes, "some address" and "some phone"
Example Project: EEVblog uCurrent - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 25, 2017, 01:36:31 pm
content: Dave's uCurrent Rev5 board translated to Circuit Studio format.The zipped PCB file alone was over the 1MB forum attachment limit so I used 7zip (free open source) to compress and split the project to two files.To unzip the project:1/ Download both the attached files2/ Remove the ".hex" file extension to leave the extensions as ".001" and ".002" (workaround for forum file extension rules)3/ Get 7ziphttp://www.7-zip.org/download.html4/ Open "uCurrentRev5-CStudio.7z.001" with 7zip
Couple of usage questions - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Joel_l
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2017, 02:03:03 am
content: Hi,Two questions I hope someone can answer,1) Is there a way to set the default project folder path? When ever I open or save a project, it goes to the default C:\public.... location. I Put my files somewhere else and want it to use that location by default. Haven't found where to do it yet.2) Is there an easy way to highlight a net in the PCB editor and give it a color? So far all I've stumbled on to is going to the PCB tab of what ever the window is called that has Projects/PCB/PCB Filter, listing all the nets, then I notice when I click on a net, it gets highlighted in that window, I can click it's checkbox, right click on it to select a color and it's done...... Gotta be an easier way.OK, one more than a couple questions,3) Is there a way to make the color I selected for a net solid instead of stippled?ThanksJoel

author: hammy
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 17, 2017, 12:55:20 pm
content: Quote from: Joel_l on April 16, 2017, 02:03:03 amGo to "View" -> "PCB". Inside the now opened "PCB" Tab -> select in dropdown menu "Nets" -> select display "All Nets"Select in PCB-Editor with your mouse the net you want to color -> right mouse click for "Change Net Color" -> Select new color.Right mouse click for "Display Override" -> "Selected on"The default project path: right click on your projekt -> Options -> goto tab "Options" -> adjust your path an select the option "use separate folder for each output type" .Cheershammy

author: Joel_l
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 20, 2017, 03:31:06 pm
content: Sorry it took so long for me to try this, for the nets, in the end, this is the same as what I found.What would be good is a highlight action, maybe a filter for traces, vias, shapes..., select the color, then any net I click on is that color, change color, click on more nets. As it is, it's usable, just could be easier.As far as default directories, I'm talking about before any projects are loaded. So that any new projects or any projects I open go to say H:\CS\projects as the starting point by default.It's like all these programs there are short comings that are annoying. Sometimes it's there, just need to find it, sometimes just live with it.ThanksJoel
Where are the libraries??? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2017, 06:17:08 am
content: HiI just installed Circuit Studio and cant find any of the parts I need!!It seems to come with two of the crappiest libraries I've ever seen - Miscellaneous Connectors.IntLib and Miscellaneous Devices.IntLib.And there doesn't seem to be any more!Am I doing something stupid?I don't want to spend a lot of money for something without any of the components I need - minus one or two.Thanks.

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2017, 06:53:03 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on April 12, 2017, 06:35:52 amStuuf that, I'll try Autotrax.

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2017, 07:15:27 am
content: If you have a valid (trial will work too) subscription, enable the Altium-provided Vault in the configuration.

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2017, 07:24:35 am
content: Quote from: Zbig on April 12, 2017, 07:15:27 amyep there is one...Code:System Error. Code: 1400. Invalid window handle at 3B205E61.FolderAspect_FlexibleBrowseItems.dll, Base Address: 3B1E0000.started working than some sort of error.How much is the subscription anyway?Is it easy to get or is it as hard to get hold of as AD?Are the old libraries any good for basic footprint like stranded SMD footprints?

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2017, 08:40:02 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on April 12, 2017, 07:26:51 amBoasting just a bit here?That's a strong statement to make; properly done stock footprints are a great time saver and they're just fine in most cases. Not everyone is pushing the limits of technology on the daily basis.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2017, 08:45:37 am
content: Member free_electron has offered his Altium library on the forum before and I hope I don't get growled by linking it again.http://www.siliconvalleygarage.com/downloads/altium-library.html

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2017, 08:46:38 am
content: Quote from: abdullahseba on April 12, 2017, 07:24:35 amIt seems the $495 deal that was supposed to end March, 31st is still on but you have to order throughhttp://www.altium.com/eagle-switch/circuitstudio/. You get 1 year Vault subscription and updates with that. Subsequent years subs are $150 as of now. See other threads for the details on that deal.Quote from: abdullahseba on April 12, 2017, 07:24:35 amIt went rather smoothly for me but there are reports of some problems in the other thread so YMMV.

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2017, 09:03:24 am
content: Quote from: tautech on April 12, 2017, 08:45:37 amGrowled? No way.

author: plazma
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2017, 11:15:33 am
content: The vault and downloadable libraries from Altium site have worked for me. Manually making components is also easy.Sent from my PLK-L01 using Tapatalk
Autorouter max number of vias - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Joel_l
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2017, 02:18:25 am
content: Hi,Is there a way to set the max number of vias the auto router will use, for the board, and for nets? Total on the board is probably not as important as being able to say that certain nets can only have 1 via.ThanksJoel

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2017, 07:14:09 am
content: Autorouters suck. All of them.Put on your headphones, play some good tunes, setup your rules and get in the PCB routing groove

author: Joel_l
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2017, 01:34:31 pm
content: Yes I agree, any real critical nets/buses I would likely do by hand ( generally the whole board for that matter ). But it's also about wanting to understand what this tool can do and its limitations. The autorouter might be fine for non critical boards ( maybe more ) if it can be set up properly. My use for this tool isn't that I particularly like doing layout, I want to get my designs done. If I can grow some layout rules that I can apply to catagories of designs and get say 60% of the layout in a sensible way out of the autorouter, I would use it. I have not used Altium products in the past so I don't know what it can or can't do, but will spend some time learning it's limitations.ThanksJoel

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2017, 08:21:59 pm
content: IMHO you'll spend more time setting it up, running it and then tidying up the mess it made than you would just doing it yourself.I find CS with push-n-shove and CTRL-click to complete single tracks quite productive......and I would get laughed out of any design review if I turned up with an autorouted board.But of course, try it and see if it works for you.Come on Google Deepmind, we need AI autorouting, stop messing about with all that AlphaGo crap!
Script/Macro in Circuit Studio? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2017, 06:51:01 pm
content: Hi,Does Circuit Studio have a scripting/macro capability?ThanksAndy

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2017, 09:24:23 pm
content: Nah, you need big Altium for that.What are you trying to achieve?

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2017, 12:05:13 am
content: I'm just trying to figure out the capabilities.Thanks!Andy
Bulk change? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: onesixright
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2017, 06:57:32 am
content: Hi,Anyway to do bulk changes?For example, I want to change the length of a bunch of PIN's. I can select them, but changing the value only changes asinglepin.Thanks!

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 28, 2017, 08:23:27 am
content: "View" Toolbar > "Inspector"

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2017, 08:58:20 am
content: Step 1. Upgrade to Altium designerStep 2. Press V;W;P;L

author: hammy
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 28, 2017, 11:14:37 am
content: There is online documentation available for CS. The PCB Inspector is described as well:http://documentation.circuitstudio.com/display/CSTU/PCB_Pnl-PCBInspector((PCB+Inspector))_CS

author: JamesH-AltiumOfficial
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2017, 02:04:39 am
content: Hi onesixright,In the schematic library editor, select all objects in the part by pressing Ctrl+A, then press F11 to open the Inspector. Filter to only show Pins by setting the Inspector to Include only Pins.Change the length and click out of the Length field and then the pins in that part will change length. Please see attached screen capture, changing pin length for part C of the FPGA.To change another Part in the component, click the part such as Part B, then click on the editor background twice to deselect so that the inspector is empty, then press Ctrl+A again to select the objects in that part and change those pins in the Inspector panel.P.S.The example SpiritLevel project I'm using in my screen capture can be downloaded here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/93ryocdcu8w5b3n/SpiritLevel-SL1_CS.zip?dl=0Best regards,James HarrimanAltium
Custom shape pad - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: plazma
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2017, 01:36:29 pm
content: What is the best way to make custom shape pads?I made one triangle shaped pad. First I made a triangle with "solid region" to the top layer. Then I inserted one smd round pad inside the trianle.Pasta region filled only the smd pad so I made also one triangle shaped pasta region.Any better ways?
Paste array - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: songshome
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 30, 2017, 09:30:43 pm
content: I did not found paste array function in menus, but it exist in search window in top right corner of CS. If you type paste or array, paste array window will pop up. Very handy feature, especially for circular placement without polar grids.
Video - Using Net Classes with CS - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2016, 11:24:23 pm
content: A short video describing how you can use Net Classes with Circuit Studio.https://youtu.be/b4ld1NwqOdk

author: mrtn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2016, 11:47:00 am
content: That's amazing! Thank you!I hope they don't decide to take out this feature.

author: RF-Tech
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 08, 2016, 06:24:08 pm
content: Thanks Harvs, I'm a new CS user and appreciate the information you're sharing.-S

author: technotronix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2017, 01:37:32 pm
content: Nice video.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 29, 2017, 02:39:54 pm
content: Net classes have now been added to CS v1.4 so the above workaround should no longer be required.http://www.circuitstudio.com/blog/CS_14Release
Footprints - How to link multiple pads to a single designator in schematic - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: garrettbrainard
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 27, 2017, 10:09:25 pm
content: Hello, I'm working with Circuitstudio, my biggest limitation thus far has been I can't seem to find a way to make a "generic" footprint that I can use for multiple parts. The problem is that I can't figure out how to map multiple pins to the same designator without just renaming them that designator in the PCB design. For example if a chip has multiple pins to ground, I can't just list the pins i.e. 1,4, 7 in the pin mapping in the schematic library. It seems Circuitmaker operates on a 1:1 Designator to Designator workflow, meaning that if I have multiple parts using the same QFN-16 chip, I would have to make a footprint instance for every part due to the fact multiple GNDs and VCCs exist.That being said, I am extremely knew to the Circuitmaker "ahem Altium" workflow and would appriciate ANY help figuring out these design flow quarks of the program.

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2017, 11:04:24 pm
content: There is a way of doing it, the same as with Altium Designer (and from memory in one of the Altium Designer tutorials from Altium online they show it.)However, there's a good video from Fedevel on why not to.https://youtu.be/OdCfuJZxWy8Edit: It's quite possible I've misunderstood what you're trying to do.I have many components with the same footprint, but different schematic symbol. But you're trying to do something else right?
Updating footprints / footprint manager? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mrtn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 11:32:03 pm
content: Does Circuit Studio have a footprint manager or a way to update footprints from libraries? I can't seem to find that feature.I'm using Altium 15 at work, Altium 17 on another job and Circuit Studio at home. My brain is getting fried!

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 27, 2017, 07:50:16 am
content: Close any PcbDoc's which you do not want to be affected.Open the PcbDoc you want to update.Then open the library PCBLIB you want to update from.In the 'PCB Library' panel, right-click on the footprint you want to update and select an update option.
Default component designator size? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2017, 03:05:46 pm
content: Hi,Does anybody know how you can set the default width and height for the component designators on the PCB? It defults to 10/60mil which is a bit large for my taste. I have no problem changing the size, part by part, once the component is on the PCB but that's not what I want.I looked in File->Preferences->PCB Editor but I can't seem to find anything there.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 23, 2017, 03:39:57 pm
content: Not sure how to change defaults but its easy to select all of the overlay text and change size:http://documentation.circuitstudio.com/display/CSTU/PCB_Pnl-PCBFilter((PCB+Filter))_CSFor example:In PCB filter select object=text and layer=top overlayIn PCB editor window select all 'filtered' objects by pressing Ctrl-AAll top overlay text is now selectedNow open the Object Inspector - change Text Width / Height properties as you wish.
CS 1.4 rotate bug - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2017, 11:15:16 pm
content: For those that miss this little gem in the comments on the element14 release page, I'll drop it here:QuoteIf I'd known about this, there's no way I would have updated. In my opinion Altium are in a world of their own thinking they should go ahead rolling out software that breaks a main part of the way you lay out a PCB.I've even found I can get it to break the undo stack, so you rotate a part a couple of times, it goes off the screen and undo doesn't work.@JamesH-AltiumOfficial how are we going for a fix? Or how do I roll back to CS 1.3?

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 30, 2017, 07:17:45 am
content: Thanks for pointing that out.I have a habit inherited from AD: Install new version alongside the old.Keep the old version for a few months until any clangers like this have been ironed out. CS license allows two versions to be installed concurrently (maybe more?).
Any good crash courses available? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: dimkasta
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2017, 12:07:22 pm
content: I have been using Eagle for many years.I do not really have the energy to study and/or learn a new workflow from scratch. I tried Kicad, but it felt awkward.Do you guys know of any decent crash courses for Circuit Studio? Something to quickly explain the workflow for schematic, pcb and custom parts design?I will try to check out some vids on youtube, but I would appreciate any informed recommendations.Thanks in advance.

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2017, 02:14:49 pm
content: There's theDriving a PCB design throughtutorial.

author: alexsander
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 21, 2017, 05:19:31 pm
content: Quote from: H.O on March 21, 2017, 02:14:49 pmH.O is right,Driving a PCB design throughis a great place to start. Also i'd recommend checking out ourvideo galleryand if you can't seem to find what you're looking for in our video library just poke around the rest of thedocumentation site.-Alexsander from Altium
HOW TO: Create PCB outline from DXF - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 21, 2017, 01:50:02 pm
content: For non-trivial PCB outlines I prefer to use a mechanical CAD package and create a DXF file to import to Circuit Studio.Unfortunately the CS installer doesn't automatically install the required DXF plugin and CS doesn't tell you that when you try to import, it just behaves as if it workedQuick Guide:MCAD1/ Start your preferred MCAD software, I use Solid Edge 2D which is free with registration.2/ MCAD software typically has Model space and Paper space. I draw in Model space to ensure there is no drawing frame saved in the DXF, just the board outline.3/ Set the drawing origin to be the lower left corner of the PCB outline, or close to it.4/ There are no units of length in DXF, just numbers and the units are in your head. For a metric PCB, just draw as if the units were mm.Circuit Studio5/ First time around you will need to install the DXF/DWG plugin which is a 3rd party utility called "TeighaX". The installer is located atC:\Program Files (x86)\Altium\CS\System\Installation\TeighaX_Setup_3.9.0.msi6/ Open a new PCB document and on the Home tab set the units to be either Metric or Imperial, as required.7/ File > Import > *.DXF and select your outline drawing8/ The Import Dialog might require some experimenting to get the right settings. When it doesn't work, its hard to know whether the DXF or the Import Settings are at fault. So...I have attached a simple DXF outline (70mm x 50mm) which imports correctly to a metric PCB with these settings:Blocks:Import as primitivesDrawing Space:ModelLine Width:0.01mmScale:mm (Board outline was drawn in mm. Ignore the red text which never gets the size correct)Locate:X,Y where you want the DXF origin to be placedLayers:Right-click on Source Layer Name "0" and select "Not Imported"For the "Default" layer select the PCB layer as "Outline"9/ In the PCB editor, select the outline primitives and then on the Home tab select Board Shape > Define from selected objects10/ You might have a shape imported from DXF which you would like to use as a board cutout. If so, select all the primitives of the shape, then in the search box at the top right of the CS window type "convert" and select the appropriate option.
Any way to use horizontal scroll wheel? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2017, 10:58:08 am
content: My mouse (Logitech MX Master) has a handy horizontal scroll thumb wheel in addition to the usual (dual-mode smooth/ratcheted in this model) one. Is there any way I could use this to move the PCB sideways instead of Shift-Wheel? Judging by the relevant options screenshot the answer it not, but perhaps I'm missing something?

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2017, 10:59:58 am
content: There is some funny business in the GUI library that some Windows apps use that prevents the horizontal scroll wheel to work correctly.*owns mx master, has given up on getting the wheel to work*

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2017, 11:20:42 am
content: What I could do is to assign it to zoom in the per-application Logitech Options software settings. This way I can at least zoom the board using thumbwheel as opposed toshiftCTRL-zooming using the main wheel.

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2017, 01:20:36 pm
content: That is annoying because the thumb wheel has no tactile feedback. It's often moved one click without you even noticing.With Eagle is default zoom (jump zoom). I've disabled the wheel there.However, if altium supports smooth zoom (small steps) then perhaps.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2017, 12:58:06 am
content: Quote from: Jeroen3 on March 20, 2017, 10:59:58 amWorse than that, Altium's interfaces are based on ancient Windows hooks (supposedly?). Be grateful they even provide the checkboxes pictured above...FYI, the "scroll = vertical, shift = horizontal, CTRL = zoom" paradigm is quite old, including Protel, OrCAD, PADS and more. Not that that helps new users any.Tim

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2017, 06:30:34 am
content: The actual horizontal scrollbar probably does move. But the content does not.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2017, 07:13:34 am
content: I love how most touchpad scroll features don't work, anyway.On a Lenovo something or other: sliding on the right side of the pad, works differently from the two finger zoom gesture, neither of which is what I have scroll wheel set to.Tim
Does CS have an autosave feature?  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2017, 11:01:28 pm
content: I have spent a bit of time getting my head around CS. I have had it crash a few times and was wondering if it auto saves files and if there are some settings for this?I can't afford to be sitting there paranoid that at any moment it might crash and I will lose my work. Hoping autosave exists.Trev

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 06, 2017, 01:33:48 pm
content: I can't see autosave either.It is mentioned in File > System preferences > Data management > Local History - checkbox to put autosaved files in History folder. Guess they forgot to remove that.I would have expected to see autosave options under File > System preferences > System > Backup

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 16, 2017, 02:43:12 pm
content: Quote from: trevwhite on March 05, 2017, 11:01:28 pmControl S to save. I do that all the time in all software. But autosave would be nice.AndySent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

author: GlowingGhoul
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 16, 2017, 03:08:56 pm
content: Poking around in configuration files, I can see remnants of an autosave function, but it appears to be one of the "efficiency" functions they removed to differentiate Circuit Studio from Altium Designer.Unfortunate, but no big deal for me.
Problem with Vault - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2017, 12:41:53 am
content: I searched for a TL431AIDBZR shunt regulator and found it in the vault. I than placed the component in the schematic and all seemed well. I noticed that I couldn't move the component I clicking and dragging. :<. I found I could move it using the move command under the tools. Why is this different than other components. While placing the component I put down one too many. Now I can't figure out how to delete it?Suggestions?

author: ahbushnell
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2017, 04:24:53 am
content: I figured out the problem. There is a box in the part properities to lock the position. So I unlocked it and it works!!!
3D PCB view - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2017, 04:35:19 pm
content: It appears that you can not move components around from within 3D view but strangely enough you can be in 3D view and drag components from the library into positions. Those components can then be moved around until you switch back to 2D. Now if you switch to 3D again the components can not be moved. Seems a small qwerk of the feature crippling?Might be a useful feature for positioning components in 3D to get a feel for a board layout.
Set power and ground on new component? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: onesixright
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2017, 05:48:31 pm
content: Just checking if i understand correctly.When you create a component and add a pins, you can presstab(or double click the pin) to change it properties. At this point I assignGND and VCCboth to the power (electrical type) pin. Is that the correct way of doing it?Thanks!

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2017, 10:01:01 pm
content: Y'mean electrical type? Yes.If it's a digital component, the other pins can be assigned input, output, etc. as well.Analog pins should usually be set passive. Pin type checking (part of ERC) is really only meaningful in digital circuits. Passive is the default "doesn't matter" type.Tim
Non circular pads holes - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2017, 07:02:50 am
content: I was looking to see what cs is lacking. It appears you can not create slots in pads. All holes have to be circular? This seems a potential problem for some connectors. Any work around?

author: trophosphere
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2017, 07:39:18 am
content: I apologize if I misunderstood what you are trying to find but is what you want not in the pad editor?

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2017, 08:14:05 am
content: That's it, thanks. I have a comparison sheet between Altium Designer and Circuit Studio features. Maybe it's outdated.I am seriously considering Circuit Studio for professional work and trying to find anything that might be a show stopper.Trev

author: CamBeezie
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 01, 2017, 02:39:44 am
content: I just downloaded the trial version today and started playing with it. Saved an existing AD16 board as AD 5.0 binary and imported to CS. That worked fine but I quickly saw I had a ton of DRC errors. The design rules transferred over but the main thing I saw was that CS does not have a Query option for building design rules, nor did I see an option to build design rules around net classes. I don't know if this is a showstopper but it certainly will take some workarounds and possible a lot more effort into building the design rules for a project.TrevWhite can you share the comparison sheet you've made?

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 01, 2017, 06:07:33 am
content: Quote from: CamBeezie on March 01, 2017, 02:39:44 amSome of the design rule stuff can be hacked outside of CS in a text editor and imported (e.g. all the query stuff works.)CS's file format is a modified Altium Binary 6.0, so when doing conversions you might be better off saving in the 6.0 format and importing that instead of the 5.0.

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 01, 2017, 10:23:02 am
content: Quote from: CamBeezie on March 01, 2017, 02:39:44 amThis is the link to the pdf but I think some of it is outdated.https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-76216/l/circuitstudio-by-altium-vs-altium-designer-feature-and-specification-comparison
Import Eagle schematic into Circuit Studio ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: iainwhite
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 28, 2017, 09:53:02 pm
content: I am trying out CS1.3 and I would like to import an Eagle schematic into CS. (I thought i would import the schematic and then lay out the pcb in CS)However i'm really struggling to see how to do the import.I can see the options for Eagle import (File...System preferences...Importers..) but I cannot see any option to kick off an import.I'm sure I am missing something obvious - I tried googling "import eagle schematic into circuit studio" and just found answers relating to Altium Designer.Can anyone give me some hints please? Otherwise I guess i will just start over with an empty CS schematic.

author: hammy
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 28, 2017, 10:17:44 pm
content: "File" -> "Import" (then select the correct filetype with the dropdown menu next to the filename field) and then hit "open" ?

author: iainwhite
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 28, 2017, 10:35:20 pm
content: Thanks! I don't think the import option was there when I opened CS the first time.Or maybe i'm just getting old...Thanks anyway. Wish every solution was this easy.
How much of impact is the limitatiions of 5,000 pads in Circuit Studio? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: 1lulu2
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 27, 2017, 10:55:04 pm
content: I am considering purchasing CS at the discount price, but I see there is a limitation of 5,000 pads before the program starts to degrade. I am new to making PCBs, so how big, or size is a 5,000 pad equivalent PCB?1lulu2See attachment below and link for details of CS limitations:http://documentation.circuitstudio.com/display/CSTU/CircuitStudio+-+((System+Requirements))

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2017, 11:32:58 pm
content: Since I don't usually get computer board projects, I rarely see over 3000 pads.Polygon repours are pretty slow at that scale, regardless. (Altium is not renowned for their optimization talent...)Tim (uses AD16)

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2017, 11:35:30 pm
content: I've never designed a board with 5,000 pads, but it depends on what you want to build. If you want to make boards with multiple 672 pin BGAs you could probably hit that pretty easily but short of doing a PC motherboard or high end video card it's probably not gonna happen. Certainly not for the typical hobbyist stuff.

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2017, 06:34:01 am
content: I made a board 220x140mm with many smd's, few to-220's and some relays. It has 1400 pads.It only has 4300 copper objects. I would not worry about this for home use.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2017, 08:02:07 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on February 28, 2017, 06:47:38 amUnless they've made incredibly huge changes recently, Altium has always been single thread. Including all the heavy lifting (such as simulation, rule checking, polygon repouring and autorouting).I doubt it's any different from AD, but it's funny that they don't advertise such a limit for AD.Tim
Spice simulation any good? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2017, 11:19:05 pm
content: I am considering CS. Anyone got any experience using the simulation feature? Is it any good

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2017, 01:07:30 am
content: I assume it's the same as Altium, which probably hasn't been touched since Protel or before. Pretty basic XSPICE-based backend, as finicky as any other entry-level SPICE engine.Tim
TIP: Adding datasheet help (via F1) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: onesixright
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2017, 09:56:15 pm
content: FYIIf you want to add the datasheet to your custom component, double click the component and add underParametersa paramater with the nameHelpURL, the value is the http(s) link to your datasheet.Now, when you hold your mouse cursor over the component and press F1, ta-da the datasheet loads. Or right click the component and you should seeReferencesmenu.Have a look:http://techdocs.altium.com/display/ADRR/Sch_Obj-Parameter((Parameter))_ADTheComponentLink1Description&ComponentLink1URLalso works (shows a Reference menu when right clicking the component).
Video - Capturing Components from Altium Vault - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2016, 05:04:07 am
content: This video shows how to capture the schematic symbol and PCB footprint from Altium Vault components into your own personal libraries.https://youtu.be/-TBinZRimE4

author: Geoff_S
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 23, 2016, 06:27:19 am
content: Thanks Harvs, very helpful.

author: Macbeth
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 23, 2016, 02:24:34 pm
content: Thanks for this. I was getting frustrated as the Paste option between a Schematic directly onto a Schematic Library document was greyed out for some reason. Clicking the SCH Library panel and pasting there instead works a treat.

author: Antony_K
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 23, 2017, 06:29:59 am
content: Thanks Harvs, most helpful.It seems as though they removed the ability to 'clone' after CS V1.1?In this post:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/circuit-studio/circuit-studio-bugsissues/msg988507/#msg988507rwoody's attachment #3 in post #2, shows 'Operations -> Clone [part id]'... which doesn't seem to be there any more???Would be rather handy. At least with your method there is still 'a way'. Thanks for documenting.Cheers, AK.
CS licencing through Element 14 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: negativ3
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2017, 01:16:10 pm
content: Hi all,Pulled the trigger for CS and received the email to setup and licence.One problem, E14 setup the wrong email account for the CS activation.I am now told it will take 14 days for a new activation email to the correct address.Anyone with similar experience?ThanksAndy

author: FivePoint03
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 11, 2017, 02:01:21 pm
content: Yes same happened here. I was buying on behalf of another company. It can all be sorted (and was), but it would be easier without the man in the middle I think.

author: technotronix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2017, 01:35:59 pm
content: No. I don't have this kind of experience. Is 14 days complete? Did you got email?

author: negativ3
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2017, 01:30:20 pm
content: Hi all,Sad to report I have been getting the runaround from Element 14 for 21 days now.Does anyone have a good email at Altium as I am close to getting my money back via a non supply of goods claim with the bank.Thank you.Andy

author: negativ3
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2017, 08:13:32 pm
content: Hi all,Well, 1 month in and nothing but empty promises from Element 14.Andy

author: negativ3
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 10, 2017, 01:56:45 pm
content: Licence finally came direct from Alium today, after requesting a refund and cc-ing a few emails.Funny tho my 1-year subs dont start today, rather when I paid, 1 month ago.

author: negativ3
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2017, 02:24:19 pm
content: So... I got a nice email from E14 and they explained backend server issues were the cause. As a gesture of goodwill, they have extended my subs to 13 months from the time I got activated.All in all, communication could have been better but I am now happy.
How to export pcb for toner transfer ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: NinjaCoder
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 04, 2017, 06:02:00 pm
content: When i try to export the pcb in (output>>print) exported pdf is not in 1:1 ratio it is scaled to entire page ! Then I changed print setting to size of board but still i could not get it right

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2017, 06:48:13 pm
content: This could be something as simple as your printer settings like: Fit to Page.Try Actual size.Always print to blank paper first and then place some components on it to check printer and PCB CAD scaling is correct.

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 05, 2017, 06:36:09 am
content: Under Output>Print select Page SetupChange "Scale Mode" to Scaled Print, then chose 1.00 as your scale.Make sure the Printer Paper is selected as the size you need.Under Color Set, choose "Mono" (to give you solid black for the transfer.)On the same dialog, click "Advanced", here you setup what layer you want to print, and you may want to choose Mirror if the image is being flipped onto the board.Hit Ok to all that, and then Print>>Print Preview and if anything isn't right, go back and sort it out in those dialogs previous.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 05, 2017, 06:46:11 am
content: Quote from: Harvs on February 05, 2017, 06:36:09 amYep, that seems to ring a bell but it's so long since I set up Altium to print properly and I wasn't sure if CS had the same options.Think you nailed it Harvs.

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 05, 2017, 06:53:02 am
content: Quote from: tautech on February 05, 2017, 06:46:11 amYeah the dialogs are exactly the same, only the menu to open it is in a different place.

author: spitstec
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 05, 2017, 03:14:22 pm
content: If it is possible to export an image to windows clipboard you can try the printer driver of this program: pcbexpand.exe .http://www.vouwbad.nl/pcbgrowing/This program also let you make the traces thicker so you have more chance of success with the final pcb.
[SOLVED] Design Rules not pushing through to PCB - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: negativ3
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2016, 02:45:57 pm
content: Hi all,I'm trying out CS 1.3 and am following through the tutorial for the Multivibrator.I am at the point of setting up design rules regarding routing, and have setup track widths as per the tutorial, however when I go to route the board, the tracks for GND and +12V remain at 0.254mm. They should be 0.5mm.Any idea what I'm doing wrong?ThanksAndy

author: negativ3
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2016, 03:00:18 pm
content: Put my binoculars on and found the issue.Please stand down.ThanksAndy
Voucher Code for 10% Off - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: trophosphere
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2016, 05:53:03 am
content: I recently saw on the Element14 forum that there was a post listing voucher codes for 10% off of CircuitStudio. I tested it on Newark and it appears to work as it reduced the price from 995 USD to 895.50 USD.Quote

author: jc101
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 09:17:53 pm
content: Works on the UK Farnell site too, did it say when it expires?

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2016, 07:18:59 am
content: On the CS Free Trial page is says it expires Sep 30th.QuoteI guess they forgot to mention Europe?http://www.circuitstudio.com/circuitstudio-free-trial/

author: diewindowsdie
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 18, 2016, 02:01:40 pm
content: This voucher code still works - just placed an order using it.