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The reason you get text files after dragging the .lia file into the Altium window is that you do not have a P-CAD importer installed.&nbsp;

For versions 13.0 and older:

Go to this <a href="https://designcontent.live.altium.com/PluginDetail/Importer_PCADASCII" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> to download and install the PCAD ASCII importer.

Go to this <a href="https://designcontent.live.altium.com/PluginDetail/Importer_Accel" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> to download and install Accel importer.

1. Go to this <a href="https://designcontent.live.altium.com/PluginDetail/Importer_PCADASCII" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> to download and install the PCAD ASCII importer.
2. Go to this <a href="https://designcontent.live.altium.com/PluginDetail/Importer_Accel" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> to download and install Accel importer.

NOTE: These 2 importers are what you are going to need to be able to import the .lia file. Please Restart Altium software after installation.

1.Go to File &gt; Import Wizard

2. A pop-up window will appear. Click Next and then click Get More Importers

3. You will be directed to the Extensions &amp; Updates section. Click Configure

4. Under Importers/Exporters, check P-CAD and click Apply

Restart Altium software and that’s it! Your P-CAD importer is now ready to use.

Why do i get text files after dragging the .lia file into the Altium window?