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Release Notes for Altium Designer Version 16.0.9

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Ciiva SmartParts Search, Analysis & Management Pricing

Ciiva SmartParts Search, Analysis & Management Pricing:

Download and Install ciiva software extension.

Create a ciiva account > DXP > Preferences > Configure on Web


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Include your ciiva account login and password.


System > Ciiva Search

Enter a Part Number to search for in Ciiva.

Right Click on a part to place in schematic.

Add Altium Content Vault (Setup in DXP Preferences)

DXP > Preferences > Data Management > Vaults > Add Altium Content Vault


Place Symbol (Part) in schematic

Parametric Data

Footprint in PCB




That's It

Parts for Altium DBlib and SVNDBLIB - Youtube

Parts for Altium DBlib and SVNDBLIB - YouTube 1 minute

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Download Parts and simplify your library maintenance !

Ghost Buster

Ghost Tracks

Fix:

Ctrl + B (select everything on the board)

Ctrl + X Cut (delete everything on the board)

Press E key then A key for Paste special.

Select Keep net name

Ghost Busted

Notes:  I also received a tip to try Tools > Reset Error Markers (untested).


That's It !

Solder Robbers

Altium's 3D board view is an excellent tool for identifying the root cause of soldering related problems.

Example:

The x-ray below shows a pad that has insufficient solder (see mouse pointer).

Lets look at this using Altium's 3D design viewer.

Right away I see a solder robber.  A trace was routed along side a pad, which created a larger area for the solder to flow across.

Fix: 

That's It !