Summary
The New Library dialog provides the flow to create a new Workspace library component, component template, footprint, or symbol, or for creating an older generation library (database or file-based).
Access
The dialog is accessed by choosing File » New » Library from the main menus.
Options/Controls
Select the desired type of library you want to create in the LIBRARY TYPE region. Information for each library type can be accessed by expanding the respective section below.
- Workspace Library - this region lists elements and the many benefits of using a Workspace library. Click Learn more to access information about managing components in a Workspace.
- Import Library - use this button to open a File Explorer dialog in which you can browse to and open a pre-existing library to import into Altium Designer. The Library Importer opens in which you can configure and complete the import.
- Create Library Content - choose the required library content from the drop-down.
- Database Library - this region lists what is included in a database library. Click Learn more to access information about database libraries in Altium Designer.
- Selector - choose the desired database type. The text below the selector describes what each type can be used for.
- Simple File-based Library - click Learn more to access information about file-based libraries in Altium Designer.
- Selector - choose the desired file-based library type. The text below the selector describes what each library type contains.