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# Altium # Altium
Documentation and support files for Altium at Reykjavik University Documentation and support files for Altium at Reykjavik University
* Maintainer: Joseph T. Foley * Maintainer: Joseph T. Foley
* Main Contact: `cad-admin` at RU.IS * Main Contact: `cad-admin` at RU.IS
## Students: ## Students:
* Get your license at [Altium Education](altium-education.md) * Get your license at [Altium Education](altium-education.md)
* Getting help, particularly regarding licenses: `studentsupport@altium.com` * Getting help, particularly regarding licenses: `studentsupport@altium.com`
## Staff: ## Staff:
* Contact `cad-admin` requesting access. We have a very limited number of staff licenses. * Contact `cad-admin` requesting access. We have a very limited number of staff licenses.
# Overview # Overview
Altium Designer is an expensive professional-grade ECAD software for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation. They also sell free PCB layout tools for hobbyists under the name [CircuitMaker](https://www.altium.com/circuitmaker). Altium Designer is an expensive professional-grade ECAD software for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation. They also sell free PCB layout tools for hobbyists under the name [CircuitMaker](https://www.altium.com/circuitmaker).
* Altium requires the Windows operating system. If you are on linux or OSX, you will need to run it in a 64-bit virtual machine. We recommend using VirtualBox with Windows 11 Education at the [Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching](https://aka.ms/devtoolsforteaching) * Altium requires the Windows operating system. If you are on linux or OSX, you will need to run it in a 64-bit virtual machine. We recommend using VirtualBox with Windows 11 Education at the [Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching](https://aka.ms/devtoolsforteaching)
* All Altium licenses and content has been moved into the official Altium Cloud called Altium 365. You will be using Altium 365 Workspaces detailed at https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-365/workspace One large benefit is that you will be able to access Altium off campus without needing to use the VPN. * All Altium licenses and content has been moved into the official Altium Cloud called Altium 365. You will be using Altium 365 Workspaces detailed at https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-365/workspace One large benefit is that you will be able to access Altium off campus without needing to use the VPN.
## Documentation: https://www.altium.com/documentation/ ## Documentation: https://www.altium.com/documentation/
* Altium itself has a Help menu! * Altium itself has a Help menu!
* Altium Education * Altium Education
** Introduction to Altium 365: https://education.altium.com/p/altium-365-for-students ** Introduction to Altium 365: https://education.altium.com/p/altium-365-for-students
** Tutorial (after registration): https://education.altium.com/courses/unit-1-introduction-to-pcb-design ** Tutorial (after registration): https://education.altium.com/courses/unit-1-introduction-to-pcb-design
* Altium365: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-365 * Altium365: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-365
* Classic Tutorial: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/tutorial-complete-design-walkthrough * Classic Tutorial: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/tutorial-complete-design-walkthrough
* Tutorial and Hint Videos http://altiumvideos.live.altium.com * Tutorial and Hint Videos http://altiumvideos.live.altium.com
* More videos: https://my.altium.com/discover * More videos: https://my.altium.com/discover
# Reykjavik University Workspace # Reykjavik University Workspace
1. After getting a license, you will need to contact `cad-admin AT ru.is`: explain what class/project you are working on and that you need access to the Altium "Reykjavik University Workspace" 1. After getting a license, you will need to contact `cad-admin AT ru.is`: explain what class/project you are working on and that you need access to the Altium "Reykjavik University Workspace"
1. The first window is "License Management". You need to pick a license and click on "Use" before you can get started. 1. The first window is "License Management". You need to pick a license and click on "Use" before you can get started.
2. To access our Workspace, click on the "Not Connected" on the top right corner and pick "Reykjavik University". **Of note, anyone in the Workspace can see the work and parts that you have in this Workspace.** For more private work, create a new Workspace. 2. To access our Workspace, click on the "Not Connected" on the top right corner and pick "Reykjavik University". **Of note, anyone in the Workspace can see the work and parts that you have in this Workspace.** For more private work, create a new Workspace.
1. Click on the same spot again and it will open the "Explorer" so you can see what parts are already in our library. 1. Click on the same spot again and it will open the "Explorer" so you can see what parts are already in our library.
1. If you make a particularly useful component, please share it in the Workspace so others can use it as well. 1. If you make a particularly useful component, please share it in the Workspace so others can use it as well.
1. By default, things are public so if you need to change permissions on a project related to an assignment, please contact your instructor to change the "Share" setting on a file or directory. 1. By default, things are public so if you need to change permissions on a project related to an assignment, please contact your instructor to change the "Share" setting on a file or directory.
# Making a PCB # Making a PCB
The process of making a PCB starts with a tested schematic. The process of making a PCB starts with a tested schematic.
## Setup the schematic and blank board ## Setup the schematic and blank board
1. Setup what pins are allowed to connect in the Project > Options > Connection Matrix 1. Setup what pins are allowed to connect in the Project > Options > Connection Matrix
* The most common change is to change IO to Output to be "No Report" otherwise connecting a Pi GPIO to an output will create a warning. * The most common change is to change IO to Output to be "No Report" otherwise connecting a Pi GPIO to an output will create a warning.
1. Find the Schematic Symbols and PCB layout in the Reykjavik University Workspace library 1. Find the Schematic Symbols and PCB layout in the Reykjavik University Workspace library
* If they are missing, you will need to import them from the Manufacturer and/or create schematic symbols and footprints * If they are missing, you will need to import them from the Manufacturer and/or create schematic symbols and footprints
1. Drag them onto your Schematic 1. Drag them onto your Schematic
1. Connect them together with appropriate wires and busses 1. Connect them together with appropriate wires and busses
* Unattached inputs (for components with internal pullup/pulldown) can be left floating with a "NO ERC" marker * Unattached inputs (for components with internal pullup/pulldown) can be left floating with a "NO ERC" marker
1. Project > Validate and look at the output in Messages 1. Project > Validate and look at the output in Messages
1. Test your circuit using a breadboard. **THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT to avoid wasting time later!** 1. Test your circuit using a breadboard. **THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT to avoid wasting time later!**
1. Create a new PCB document in your project (Of note, the 2026 rover's plate has a size of 100x135mm (4x5.3 inches) 1. Create a new PCB document in your project (Of note, the 2026 rover's plate has a size of 100x135mm (4x5.3 inches)
1. View > Board Planning Mode 1. View > Board Planning Mode
2. Design > Edit Board shape 2. Design > Edit Board shape
2. Drag handles until the size is what you want 2. Drag handles until the size is what you want
2. View > 2D Layer Mode 2. View > 2D Layer Mode
2. Add a "keepout" line around the board if you want to use the Autorouter to avoid it routing off the board 2. Add a "keepout" line around the board if you want to use the Autorouter to avoid it routing off the board
1. Import the components from the Schematic by: Design > Import Changes from ... 1. Import the components from the Schematic by: Design > Import Changes from ...
1. It will create an Engineering Change popup showing the operations it will do 1. It will create an Engineering Change popup showing the operations it will do
2. Click Validate (look for red X's for possible issues) 2. Click Validate (look for red X's for possible issues)
2. Click Execute 2. Click Execute
## Pick a PCB manufacturer. ## Pick a PCB manufacturer.
This will determine the options for traces and vias. Some options in no particular order: This will determine the options for traces and vias. Some options in no particular order:
### [JLCPCB](https://jlcpcb.com/) ### [JLCPCB](https://jlcpcb.com/)
This company is located in [Hong Kong (China)](https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/terms-%26-conditions) This company is located in [Hong Kong (China)](https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/terms-%26-conditions)
This The boards in the 2026 rover kits were made here. Website: https://jlcpcb.com/ This The boards in the 2026 rover kits were made here. Website: https://jlcpcb.com/
### [AllPCB](https://www.allpcb.com/) ### [AllPCB](https://www.allpcb.com/)
This company is somewhere in China. As of 2026-07-29 they were not accepting orders: This company is somewhere in China. As of 2026-07-29 they were not accepting orders:
"Due to adjustments to the Company's corporate governance structure, our website will temporarily suspend operations effective immediately. Outstanding orders and services will still be fulfilled as agreed. For more information, please contact your dedicated customer service representative. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding." "Due to adjustments to the Company's corporate governance structure, our website will temporarily suspend operations effective immediately. Outstanding orders and services will still be fulfilled as agreed. For more information, please contact your dedicated customer service representative. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding."
The first iteration of the 2026 PowerMotor board was made here. The first iteration of the 2026 PowerMotor board was made here.
Manufacturing capabilities at https://www.allpcb.com/advanced_pcb_manufacturing_capability.html Manufacturing capabilities at https://www.allpcb.com/advanced_pcb_manufacturing_capability.html
* Drill hole size: 0.15-6.5mm * Drill hole size: 0.15-6.5mm
* Minimum via/pad: * Minimum via/pad:
* Double-side board: 0.2mm (inner diameter)/0.5mm (outer diameter) * Double-side board: 0.2mm (inner diameter)/0.5mm (outer diameter)
* Multi-layer board: 0.15mm (inner diameter)/0.25mm (outer diameter) * Multi-layer board: 0.15mm (inner diameter)/0.25mm (outer diameter)
* The outer diameter must be 0.1mm larger than the inner diameter, 0.15mm preferred * The outer diameter must be 0.1mm larger than the inner diameter, 0.15mm preferred
* Preferred Min. Via hole size: 0.2mm * Preferred Min. Via hole size: 0.2mm
* Minimum trace: This depends up on the copper thickness! (1OZ copper) 0.076/0.076mm(3mil/3mil). Tolerance is 20% so you probably want to set the width to 1mm * Minimum trace: This depends up on the copper thickness! (1OZ copper) 0.076/0.076mm(3mil/3mil). Tolerance is 20% so you probably want to set the width to 1mm
* Silkscreen text minimum height 0.75mm, width 0.1mm * Silkscreen text minimum height 0.75mm, width 0.1mm
* Silkscreen spacing from character to copper: 0.15mm * Silkscreen spacing from character to copper: 0.15mm
### [PCB4Less](https://pcb4less.com) ### [PCB4Less](https://pcb4less.com)
This is a US PCB vendor, which may be helpful when collaborating with US partners. This is a US PCB vendor, which may be helpful when collaborating with US partners.
## [EuroCircuits](https://www.eurocircuits.com/) ## [EuroCircuits](https://www.eurocircuits.com/)
Their headquarters is in Belgium. Their headquarters is in Belgium.
## Setup the Constraints ## Setup the Constraints
These ensure that the vendor can make the board and the Design Rule Checker will catch the mistakes. Your chances of having a working board are very low if you skip this step! Open Design > Constraint Manager These ensure that the vendor can make the board and the Design Rule Checker will catch the mistakes. Your chances of having a working board are very low if you skip this step! Open Design > Constraint Manager
1. Clearances > All Nets 1. Clearances > All Nets
2. Click on the dimension and set it to "0.2mm". You can go as small as 0.1mm if you are using the 1Oz AllPCB copper. 2. Click on the dimension and set it to "0.2mm". You can go as small as 0.1mm if you are using the 1Oz AllPCB copper.
2. Physical > All Nets 2. Physical > All Nets
1. Click on "Min Width" and look at the bottom of the screen 1. Click on "Min Width" and look at the bottom of the screen
3. Most manufacturers can handle Min: 0.2mm, Prefer: 2.5mm Max 2.5 as a default 3. Most manufacturers can handle Min: 0.2mm, Prefer: 2.5mm Max 2.5 as a default
3. Power nets might want to have larger traces: 3. Power nets might want to have larger traces:
1. Right click on "All Nets" > Classes > Add Class > Net Class 1. Right click on "All Nets" > Classes > Add Class > Net Class
4. Set the class as "Power" 4. Set the class as "Power"
4. Select all the nets such as "GND" and "3V3" in Non-members and click ">" to make them members 4. Select all the nets such as "GND" and "3V3" in Non-members and click ">" to make them members
4. Click OK 4. Click OK
4. Click on the new "Power" class of nets 4. Click on the new "Power" class of nets
4. Look at the bottom and set the Min: 0.5mm, Prefer 5.0mm, Max 0.9mm for some big traces 4. Look at the bottom and set the Min: 0.5mm, Prefer 5.0mm, Max 0.9mm for some big traces
## Layout the board ## Layout the board
1. Setup the layers of the board. 1. Setup the layers of the board.
1. RU CNC: Suggest doing it in one layer with jumper wires. Autoroute has an option for this. 1. RU CNC: Suggest doing it in one layer with jumper wires. Autoroute has an option for this.
2. Most projects: 2 layer is cheapest and enough for most projects 2. Most projects: 2 layer is cheapest and enough for most projects
2. Fit in small space or lots of connections: 4 layers is commonly used on most modern devices 2. Fit in small space or lots of connections: 4 layers is commonly used on most modern devices
1. Manually route wires (or use Autorouting, my favorite) to place all the wires. 1. Manually route wires (or use Autorouting, my favorite) to place all the wires.
1. If you need mounting holes, create Pads with a hole of the size you want 1. If you need mounting holes, create Pads with a hole of the size you want
1. You'll have to assign it an identifier (such as S1, S2, S3,..) and match it to a pin in the "Pins" list 1. You'll have to assign it an identifier (such as S1, S2, S3,..) and match it to a pin in the "Pins" list
2. Edit the schematic symbol and put the new pins slightly off the symbol 2. Edit the schematic symbol and put the new pins slightly off the symbol
2. Click on a blank spot 2. Click on a blank spot
2. Properties: Pins tab > click on the pencil to edit 2. Properties: Pins tab > click on the pencil to edit
2. Uncheck the boxes for Show, Number, and Name on the mounting hole pads to hide them 2. Uncheck the boxes for Show, Number, and Name on the mounting hole pads to hide them
2. If the hole is bigger than 2.5mm, you'll have to increase the max hole constraint 2. If the hole is bigger than 2.5mm, you'll have to increase the max hole constraint
1. Constraint Manager > All Rules 1. Constraint Manager > All Rules
3. Scroll to Manufacturing > Hole size 3. Scroll to Manufacturing > Hole size
3. Expand "Advanced Rules" 3. Expand "Advanced Rules"
3. Increase the maximum to your mounting hole size 3. Increase the maximum to your mounting hole size
1. Check for Design Rule violations and fix them 1. Check for Design Rule violations and fix them
1. Tools > Design Rule Check 1. Tools > Design Rule Check
2. Click "Run Design Rule Check" which is on the bottom left! OK will just close the dialog. 2. Click "Run Design Rule Check" which is on the bottom left! OK will just close the dialog.
## Output the job to send to the PCB manufacturer ## Output the job to send to the PCB manufacturer
Create an Outjob to produce the files the PCB manufacturer wants (Gerber and NC drill usually) Create an Outjob to produce the files the PCB manufacturer wants (Gerber and NC drill usually)
1. Right click on the project > Add New to Project > Output Job File 1. Right click on the project > Add New to Project > Output Job File
1. Click on [Add New Fabrication Output] > Gerber Files > pick the PCB file 1. Click on [Add New Fabrication Output] > Gerber Files > pick the PCB file
1. Right click on Gerber Files and choose "Configure" 1. Right click on Gerber Files and choose "Configure"
1. Change the Units to Inches 1. Change the Units to Inches
2. Click on "Plot Layers" and choose "Select Used" 2. Click on "Plot Layers" and choose "Select Used"
2. Click on [Add New Fabrication Output] > NC Drill Files > pick the PCB file 2. Click on [Add New Fabrication Output] > NC Drill Files > pick the PCB file
2. Click on "Folder Structure" in the output containers on the right size 2. Click on "Folder Structure" in the output containers on the right size
2. Click on both of these Fabrication outputs on the right where there is a circle 2. Click on both of these Fabrication outputs on the right where there is a circle
2. Click on the "Generate Content" 2. Click on the "Generate Content"
1. This will put files into the folder on that container. This is usually something like "Documents\Altium\<projectname>\|Project Outputs for <projectname>\<type>" 1. This will put files into the folder on that container. This is usually something like "Documents\Altium\<projectname>\|Project Outputs for <projectname>\<type>"
1. Take all the files in the Gerber and "NC Drill" folder and put them in a zip file 1. Take all the files in the Gerber and "NC Drill" folder and put them in a zip file
1. Submit the Gerber file and the NC Drill files to the PCB manufacturer and pay them the money. Some vendors have the option to have them send you the files to review before production: I choose that even if it costs more to avoid having an issue such as no holes getting drilled. Usually it takes 1 week to get your board back due to Icelandic shipping and customs. 1. Submit the Gerber file and the NC Drill files to the PCB manufacturer and pay them the money. Some vendors have the option to have them send you the files to review before production: I choose that even if it costs more to avoid having an issue such as no holes getting drilled. Usually it takes 1 week to get your board back due to Icelandic shipping and customs.
## Check the board before it goes to production ## Check the board before it goes to production
If you asked for a check before production, they will often send you a zip file with their CAM output. To check it (AllPCB example): If you asked for a check before production, they will often send you a zip file with their CAM output. To check it (AllPCB example):
1. Decompress the file somewhere easily accessible such as "AllPCB-cam". It will have two subdirectories: 1. Decompress the file somewhere easily accessible such as "AllPCB-cam". It will have two subdirectories:
* yg: the original Gerber files you sent in * yg: the original Gerber files you sent in
* ok: the company's CAM output for you to look at * ok: the company's CAM output for you to look at
1. Create a CAM document in your project such as `<projectname>-AllPCB.cam` 1. Create a CAM document in your project such as `<projectname>-AllPCB.cam`
1. File > Import > Quick Load 1. File > Import > Quick Load
1. Change the filter to "all files" because the files do not have extensions (.gbl) instead the filename is just gbl 1. Change the filter to "all files" because the files do not have extensions (.gbl) instead the filename is just gbl
1. Navigate to the AllPCB-cam/ok and click OK 1. Navigate to the AllPCB-cam/ok and click OK
1. Examine the file to make sure that it looks like what you expect: no missing traces or holes 1. Examine the file to make sure that it looks like what you expect: no missing traces or holes
## Check the board once it arrives ## Check the board once it arrives
1. Inspect it for missing traces, shorts, etc. (In one case, the board was missing an entire layer!) 1. Inspect it for missing traces, shorts, etc. (In one case, the board was missing an entire layer!)
1. Solder one the components to the board (or send it to a fabricator for larger orders with a pick and place) 1. Solder one the components to the board (or send it to a fabricator for larger orders with a pick and place)
1. Test, Share, and Enjoy! 1. Test, Share, and Enjoy!
# FAQ # FAQ
## How do I keep the part Comment from getting changed when the part in the library is updated? ## How do I keep the part Comment from getting changed when the part in the library is updated?
1. In the SCH, click on the part and look at the Properties window 1. In the SCH, click on the part and look at the Properties window
1. Click the lock symbol next to the Comment field 1. Click the lock symbol next to the Comment field
1. Click on the Comment text itself on the page 1. Click on the Comment text itself on the page
1. In the Properties window: make sure "Allow Sychronization with Database" is not checked 1. In the Properties window: make sure "Allow Sychronization with Database" is not checked
## How do I put the Value of resistors and other passive parts on the PCB ## How do I put the Value of resistors and other passive parts on the PCB
You'll have to give up using the Comment field for this You'll have to give up using the Comment field for this
1. Click on the part and open the Properties window 1. Click on the part and open the Properties window
1. Under Comment, replace the text with `=Value` 1. Under Comment, replace the text with `=Value`
1. Click on the Comment text itself on the page 1. Click on the Comment text itself on the page
1. In the Properties window: make sure "Allow Sychronization with Database" is not checked 1. In the Properties window: make sure "Allow Sychronization with Database" is not checked
1. Menu: Design > Update PCB Document 1. Menu: Design > Update PCB Document
## How do I reuse footprints and symbols when creating a new part? ## How do I reuse footprints and symbols when creating a new part?
Click on Existing in the dropdown Click on Existing in the dropdown
Navigate to the "Models" folder Navigate to the "Models" folder
Pick footprint or symbol Pick footprint or symbol
## My mounting holes are causing the footprint to get errors on Validation ## My mounting holes are causing the footprint to get errors on Validation
Edit the schematic symbol Edit the schematic symbol
Click on an empty spot on the sheet Click on an empty spot on the sheet
Go to the Properties panel and select the Pins tab Go to the Properties panel and select the Pins tab
Click on the edit "pencil" Click on the edit "pencil"
Add the designators associated with the mounting hole pads Add the designators associated with the mounting hole pads
Uncheck all the boxes regarding what is visible Uncheck all the boxes regarding what is visible
Click OK Click OK
## My mounting holes are causing the footprint to get errors on the Design Rule check "Hole Size Constraint" ## My mounting holes are causing the footprint to get errors on the Design Rule check "Hole Size Constraint"
Open Constraint MNAGER Open Constraint MNAGER
Tab "All Rules" Tab "All Rules"
Scroll to Manufacturing > Hole Size Scroll to Manufacturing > Hole Size
Increase the Maximum to your hole size or create a new rule for your mounting holes specifically Increase the Maximum to your hole size or create a new rule for your mounting holes specifically
This page has a suggestion I'm still testing: https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/682935/how-can-i-select-mounting-holes-pads-for-design-rule-checks-or-queries-in-alti This page has a suggestion I'm still testing: https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/682935/how-can-i-select-mounting-holes-pads-for-design-rule-checks-or-queries-in-alti
## What if my component's pins have a missing number in the sequence? Validation fails! ## What if my component's pins have a missing number in the sequence? Validation fails!
Oh boy. This took a while to figure out. The trick is to make a hidden pin just as you would for a mounting hole. See the suggestion above. Oh boy. This took a while to figure out. The trick is to make a hidden pin just as you would for a mounting hole. See the suggestion above.
I have a suspicion that if you make a hole with no copper, then maybe it isn't a pad. I have a suspicion that if you make a hole with no copper, then maybe it isn't a pad.
## Surface mount components aren't working with the autorouter! ## Surface mount components aren't working with the autorouter!
Tight surfacemount components need a fanout before routing. Tight surfacemount components need a fanout before routing.
Route > Autoroute > Setup Route > Autoroute > Setup
Duplicate an existing one such as "Default 2 Layer Board" Duplicate an existing one such as "Default 2 Layer Board"
Rename your new route with "Default 2 Layer Board (SMD)" Rename your new route with "Default 2 Layer Board (SMD)"
Make sure the first 3 steps (in the right panel are) Make sure the first 3 steps (in the right panel are)
Fan out signal Fan out signal
Fan out plane Fan out plane
Spread Spread
Click OK and OK Click OK and OK
Design > Contstraint Manager Design > Contstraint Manager
Clearances for All Nets: 0.076/3mil (if AllPCB) Clearances for All Nets: 0.076/3mil (if AllPCB)
Physical All net: Min: 0.076mm, Prefer: 0.2mm, Max: 0.25 Physical All net: Min: 0.076mm, Prefer: 0.2mm, Max: 0.25
Make sure that if you have a Power net, it also has the same sizes Make sure that if you have a Power net, it also has the same sizes
In addition, the Constraints Manager is missing some of the SMT rules so the Autorouter makes some assumptions. Read the [Altium article "SMT Rule Types"](https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/pcb/design-rule-types/smt#smd-to-plane)for more information on these. In addition, the Constraints Manager is missing some of the SMT rules so the Autorouter makes some assumptions. Read the [Altium article "SMT Rule Types"](https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/pcb/design-rule-types/smt#smd-to-plane)for more information on these.
Design > Constraint Manager Design > Constraint Manager
All Rules All Rules
SMT > SMD Neck-Down SMT > SMD Neck-Down
Create Advanced rule and keep the default neckdown of 50% Create Advanced rule and keep the default neckdown of 50%
## I want to reuse my constraints to make another board without having to put all the numbers in again. How do I do this? ## I want to reuse my constraints to make another board without having to put all the numbers in again. How do I do this?
Reference: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/pcb/constraints-editor#new-custom-constraint-rule Reference: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/pcb/constraints-editor#new-custom-constraint-rule
1. Open the constraint manager (either on the Schematic or PCB depending upon where you set it up) 1. Open the constraint manager (either on the Schematic or PCB depending upon where you set it up)
1. Open "All Rules" ab 1. Open "All Rules" ab
1. Right click on "Rule Class" 1. Right click on "Rule Class"
1. Choose "Export all rules" 1. Choose "Export all rules"
1. Pick which things to export if you don't want to include everything 1. Pick which things to export if you don't want to include everything
1. Click on the "Export X Items" and choose which filename to put it in 1. Click on the "Export X Items" and choose which filename to put it in
## How do I move where various text shows up on the schematic symbol? ## How do I move where various text shows up on the schematic symbol?
https://www.altium.com/documentation/knowledge-base/altium-designer/control-component-parameter-appearance-in-schematic https://www.altium.com/documentation/knowledge-base/altium-designer/control-component-parameter-appearance-in-schematic
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# Bookmarks for later use # Bookmarks for later use
* [Defining, Scoping & Managing PCB Design Rules: creating a new rule](https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/pcb/defining-scoping-managing-design-rules#creating-a-new-rule) * [Defining, Scoping & Managing PCB Design Rules: creating a new rule](https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/pcb/defining-scoping-managing-design-rules#creating-a-new-rule)
* [Defining Design Requirements Using the Constraint Manager](https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/sch-pcb/constraint-manager) * [Defining Design Requirements Using the Constraint Manager](https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/sch-pcb/constraint-manager)
* [Processes and Workflows](https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-365/processes-workflows) * [Processes and Workflows](https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-365/processes-workflows)
* [Altium 365 Workspace Quickstart(https://my.altium.com/altium-365/getting-started/what-is-a365-workspace) * [Altium 365 Workspace Quickstart(https://my.altium.com/altium-365/getting-started/what-is-a365-workspace)