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As many will be aware there is a maintenance subscription element to CircuitStudio licenses that can be renewed annually. Whilst active it allows access to newer versions...
Error Message After reinstalling the software, it could be a new computer or an on an existing computer, the software will no longer work as it used to instead displaying...
Background Moving an existing license may be required in a few different circumstances: Existing computer dies and a new one is provided New computer supplied to replace...
Net connections are the "air wires" that indicate the connectivity of the PCB using thin lines drawn between unrouted points on the board. There are several methods to...
CircuitStudio Documentation may be reached by pressing F1 while in a menu or dialog, or by navigating to the following address in your web browser: Documentation: http...
For this article we assume you have set up the Online Content Vault correctly within CircuitStudio and have internet connectivity that isn't blocking (firewall, gateway...
It can be a requirement for designs to have vias covered in solder mask - this helps prevent shorts, improved solderability and minimizes the chance of electrical shorts...
Applies to Versions: [1.5.1] CircuitStudio, through its use of a modern ribbon interface, is designed to be easy to use and accessible to those whose full time job is...
Assembly variants are a simple idea - you have one physical PCB but can vary the components that are fitted in terms of a parameter value (e.g. capacitance, resistance...
Altium CircuitStudio Quick Start Webinar Series You already have the skills and knowledge to do your job well, but do you have the tools? CircuitStudio is a PCB design...
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Applies to versions: [1.x] Project & Panel Layout Reset The workspace of CircuitStudio is very flexible with many optional panels/windows and great flexibility about...
How to import when the menu option is greyed out? The import option is only available once you have a project defined, use File > New PCB Project to create a project...
The Automatically Remove Loops feature is very useful for reworking tracks (traces) by simply routing over the top and allowing the system to rip up the redundant tracks...
If you choose to not install importers during the CircuitStudio installation don't worry because you can add them later. To do so do the following: 1) Go to the CircuitStudio...
CircuitStudio supports Altium Designer PCB Projects (*.PrjPcb) and will open any Altium Designer Schematic (*.SchDoc), so it can also be used as a front end for Altium...
CircuitStudio licenses are perpetual* (lifetime licenses) and include 12 months of Maintenance Subscription. Any updates including major product releases may be installed...
CircuitStudio includes the ability to generate a pick and place data file for a PCB, typically used by an assembly house to help automate the population of a board. You...