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These are the panels typically used when working on schematics and layout, after components have already been added to the library. These panels are simplified for quick and simple access.
Projects Panel
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Components Panel
aaaaThe projects panel is typically found on the left side of the screen. As with all panels in Altium, this can be moved anywhere you prefer.
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Opening and closing documents, renaming files, uploading and downloading from the cloud server, and other operations are all completed from this panel.
The right most column of icons (green checks and yellow clocks) indicate the server status of files. This informs you if there is a new version ready for download, a local version for upload, or any other conflict or issues. Hovering over these icons gives a full explanation of status.
The left column of icons (the small files and people) indicate the local status of files. This includes if the file is opened or closed, unsaved changes, and if there are other people on the server with the file open/edited.
Complete documentation can be found here: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/managing-project-documents#!projects_panel
Components Panel
The components panel is typically found on the right side of the screen, particularly when working on schematics.
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The components panel has an intuitive interface for finding components via component type. Types are selected via the dropdown, and the filter can then be used to select necessary parameters.
Complete documentation can be found here: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/schematic-searching-placing-components#!components-panel
The Explorer
The explorer panel is the complete view of all assets in the cloud. This view allows for more direct control and organization, but can be more confusing.
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Managed content is the core of our online Altium Vault. Most importantly, it includes 3D Models, Footprints, and Symbols which makes up our components. Additionally, it contains Templates (project, component, etc) and Design Reuse Blocks.{}
More info on how this relates to component creation can be found in the component creation page
3D Models
This folder is used for all 3D CAD used in footprints.
Design Reuse Blocks
This folder stores reuse blocks. Reuse blocks allow us to store sub-circuits for reuse, both in schematic and in layout.
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Footprints
This folder is used for all the actual footprints.
Symbols
This folder is used for all the actual schematic symbols.
Templates
This folder contains all Altium templates. This includes templates for components, projects, schematics, and more.
Managed Flows Attachments
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