When creating a component several layers types can be defined. Open the existing schematic library in AltiumĪt this point, the SamacSys lib can be reused or the respective symbols with the corresponding footprint can be stored in a temporary lib.Īfterwards you have to continue with the instructions: More than one symbol or footprint in one file Mapping of the mechanical layers  PcbLib) with several other components this component must be separated from the other components in the schematic symbol library as well as in the footprint library.Īltium provides the Library Splitter Wizard for this purpose so no manual extraction is required. More than one symbol or footprint in one file  If the desired component is combined in a library with several other components, see the following sections. See UltraZohm components library for further instructions. Please be aware that you will have to adjust the mechanical layers in the footprint. If both the schematic as well as the footprint are available from the manufacturer for Altium in separate files and if these files only contain one symbol or footprint you can start directly by integrating these components into the library. In the following, 4 different ways will be presented, how to create the appropriate schematic and footprint format for the Altium DB Library used in the UltraZohm project: Separate files for symbol and footprint  If the user detects a footprint that does not follow the requirements mentioned above he is strongly encouraged to update the component or to open an issue and assign it to the maintainer (i.e. If the manufacturer supplies a 3D model of the component it must be included to the footprint. The requirements can be found under Mapping of the mechanical layers This is vital in order to generate high quality documentation and production output.

The footprint must follow the mapping of the mechanical layers. If this requirement is not fulfilled it is impossible to resolve merge conflicts when people are working on the library PcbLib file must contain only a single symbol or footprint. Newly added components must fulfill the following requirements:Ī. If the required components are not available in the current library status they must be added. In a project for the UltraZohm the UltraZohm component library is used exclusively. When creating a schematic in Altium, there are many different ways to place components and use their footprints for the layout. Components are available as an ECAD MODEL.Components are included in an integrated library.More than one symbol or footprint in one file.Separate files for symbol and footprint.

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