Applicable Versions: [1.4, 1.4.1] This is a known issue where the importer for PCAD will bring in surface mount pads as multi-layer. There is currently no workaround...
The Vault components are intended for consumption only, not for modification, so creating a local library is not officially supported, and copied components will revert...
Applicable Versions: [1.4.1] We have had reports that the ribbon bar footprint wizard icon can sometimes be absent in the PCB library editor. The wizard is always accessible...
This is a rarely encountered error that can occur when generating your Gerber outputs (extended RS274X format). It is nothing to panic about, the cause is known and workarounds...
Creating PCB templates in CircuitStudio is possible but as of now there is not a way to do this within the software. This answer is more of a work around but we are expecting...
If you own one seat the options are quite easy, you use an email sign-in (the one supplied when ordering your license) for CircuitStudio on your main computer and can...
Applies to Versions : All Since Designators and Comments for schematic symbols are default to autoposition behavior, their visibility while editing within the Schematic...
Applies to Version: [1.4.1] Error Report There is a known issue where the IPC-2581 exporter fails with an error message similar to: Error while initializing IPC-2581...
This is a very common question and the answer is there is very good compatibility between CircuitStudio (CS) and Altium Designer (AD). File Types Document File Type Comments...
When compiling a schematic ( Home | Project >> Compile ) you may find yourself with a warning in the Messages window "Duplicate pins in component Pin XXX-X and Pin YYY...
Altium and element14 have come together to create a repository of articles to help the CircuitStudio community. This Knowledge Base will build over time to become an...
Home | Clipboard | Select , dropdown: Connection , click a net. This will mask everything except for the net. To clear the mask in Schematic : On the ribbon: View | Schematic...
The Underline Connections command (aka Highlighting Pen ) can color the net within one sheet and can easily be navigated to other sheets to color them as well. Tools...
There is no tool to automate a reference designator strategy . However, you can rename the reference designators on the PCB and push those changes back into the schematics...
Min, Max, preferred via size is toggled with the 4 key or a favorite is set using SHIFT+V . Min, Max, preferred track width is toggled with the 3 key or a favorite is...
To move the board to any angle hold down the Shift key and click the Right mouse button and a rotational icon will appear. Keep holding the Shift Key and the Right mouse...
It is possible to make circular PCB outlines, using SHIFT + SPACE to change corner mode while re-defining board shape . Another option is to draw your outline using lines...
CircuitStudio accommodates importers for EAGLE (v6 and above), OrCAD (V7 through V16.2), and PADS PowerPCB , facilitating streamlined migration of designs created in...
