Project Options - Library Options

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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 NEXUS.
    • Altium NEXUS- select to use Altium NEXUS as the integrated library format (used in all versions of the software since the original Altium NEXUS 2004).

Additional Option

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