High-Speed Constraints Values and PCB Layout Methods by Charles Pfiel

Charles Pfiel has graciously created and released an eBook.



Charles also included a nice calculator.



Here is the link for the download.

https://pcdandf.com/pcdesign/index.php/constraints

Thank you Charles Pfiel

Project Outputs V2.5 Script

Custom Menu with &Outputs

ProjectName=C:\Altium_RJC\Altium_Central\Scripts\Outputs\Outputs.PrjScr|ProcName=Outputs.vbs>Start

That's it !

AD20 - Home Page

Preferences > General > Open Home page on start > UnCheck/Check

click on image to view

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McAfee <> Altium

If you are using Altium's cloud based license server and McAfee to secure your PC you may need to edit the McAfee Firewall and Net Guard settings to allow Altium access to the internet. 

What is Net Guard?

It’s a layer of protection that McAfee provides that it monitors the connection and validates it against trusted IP address info. It has been known to cause problems with some applications.

To allow Altium access through the McAfee Firewall . . . 

Right-click on the McAfee Icon in the Task Bar > Select Change Settings > Firewall or Open McAfee > Select Firewall > Internet Connections for Programs > Add or Edit X2.exe.

McAfee > Firewall > Internet Connections for Programs > X2.exe

Altium > Select Preferences > System > Network Activity 

That's it !

Test Point Manager Design Rules

Example: Assembly Test Point Style for Bottom Side



The Set Scope Button can be used to define Where The object Matches

The Constraints can be used to define the pads and test point clearances

Example: Assembly Test Point Usage for All Nets

Or a Net Class can be defined and used to exclude specific Nets.



After the Design Rules are in place the Test Point Manager can be used.

Tools > Test Point Manager

Tips: Test Point Manager > Rclick > Clear All , then Assign All to update.

YouTube: Adding Test-points | Altium Designer 17 Advanced | Module 16

That's it !