Altium FAQ

FAQ and solutions to common issues in Altium

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Why do I see a solid color in Altium when the 3D model is imported?

I could not see the pads from the 3D model imported in Altium
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Written by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago

Why is the 3D model not rendering after import in Altium?

An explanation why the 3D model does not render after importing it to Altium
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Written by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago

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

Why do i get text files after dragging the .lia file into the Altium window?
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Written by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago

Why do slotted holes appear round on the PCB footprint I downloaded in Altium?

Why do slotted holes appear round on the PCB footprint I downloaded in Altium?
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Written by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago

The footprint I'm using has board cutouts. Why? What layer are they on?

The footprint I'm using in Altium has board cutouts. Why? What layer are they on?
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Written by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago

Why can't I change the mechanical layers in the Current Layer Mapping window?

Why can't I change the mechanical layers in the Current Layer Mapping window in Altium?
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Written by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago

What should I do if Layer 10, 20, or 21 is not present?

What should I do if Layer 10, 21, or 21 is not present in Altium?
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Written by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago

I got a "Design file not recognized" error. How can I fix this?"

I got a "Design file not recognized" error. How can I fix this?" in Altium
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Written by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago

Access violation error in Altium after import

This solves the access violation error after import in Altium
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Written by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago