Altium FAQ
FAQ and solutions to common issues in Altium
9 articles
Written by Phoebe Mallapre
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 AltiumWritten 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 AltiumWritten 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
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?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 AltiumWritten by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago
Access violation error in Altium after import
This solves the access violation error after import in AltiumWritten by Phoebe Mallapre. Updated over a week ago