Altium FAQ

FAQ and solutions to common issues in Altium

11 articles in this collection
Written by Phoebe Mallapre

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

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?

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

How to import a 3D model into Altium?

A guide on how to import 3D STEP models into Altium

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

How to import multi-section symbols in Altium?

Guide on how to import multi-section symbols in Altium

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

How to import .sch/.brd file into Altium?

Guide to help you import .sch/.brd file into KiCad

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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

Written by Phoebe Mallapre
Updated over a week ago