Project Options - Library Options

This document is no longer available beyond version 21. Information can now be found here: Project Options - Library Options for version 24

Applies to Altium Designer version: 21

The Library Options tab of the Project Options dialog The Library Options tab of the Project Options dialog 

Summary

The Library Options tab of the Project Options dialog allows you to select the format for an integrated library project.

Access

This dialog can be accessed in the following ways:

  • From an integrated library file, click Project » Project Options then select the Library Options tab.
  • Right-click on an integrated library file from the Projects panel, click Project Options then select the Library Options tab.

Options/Controls

  • Integrated Library Format 
    • Original - select to use the original integrated library format. This is used for compatibility with Protel DXP (DXP 2002) software, prior to the advent of Altium Designer.
    • Altium Designer- select to use Altium Designer as the integrated library format (used in all versions of the software since the original Altium Designer 2004).

Additional Option

  • Set To Installation Defaults - click to set all options to the installation defaults.
Note

The features available depend on your level of Altium Designer Software Subscription.