1. When using AD 09 recently, the Preferences option cannot be opened?

Answer: It may be a software bug. You can also try the shortcut key TP to enter this setting page.

2. How to import and export AD rules?

Answer: First press the shortcut key DR to enter the rule manager, then right-click on the left and select Export-rule. Select all rules and you can export.

3. AD17 always prompts that there is a problem with the path during installation. I have already defaulted, why is there still a problem?

Answer: It is expected that there is a problem with your installation package. It is recommended to re-download and re-install. The download link of the AD installation package is available on the pcb alliance website.

4. How to draw a single-sided carbon film board in PCB?

Answer: When you design, you can design to one layer. It doesn’t matter if there are any other holes. Don’t have anything on another layer. This is the design of a single-layer board.

5. How does AD place regular vias and weak current electrical safety spacing?

A: It is generally recommended to place a hole every 150mil, or refer to the reflow GND hole on the website. This is a function only available on ALtium 14.

6. In Altium Designer software, how to place vias at the end of the line when routing?

A: In this case, it is recommended that you set a shortcut key for drawing the line first, and set a shortcut key for placing the via, so that it can be achieved through two shortcut keys.

7. As soon as I open the PCB, the AD19 software keeps popping up errors and the software crashes. What's going on?

A: AD19 is very demanding on computer configuration. If the normal cracking is successful, this situation usually occurs because the configuration cannot keep up. It is recommended to change to a lower version.

8. How to make or place test points in AD?

A: Test points generally refer to independent PTH holes, SMT PADs, gold fingers, bonding fingers, IC fingers, BGA soldering points, and test points used by customers for post-plug-in testing. Just place them yourself.

9. How to display hidden component numbers in AD18?

Answer: 1. Double-click any device (or property panel) that needs to display the label with the left mouse button, and set it to display a device. 2. Click the label, right-click the mouse, and select Find Similar Objects (same size, silk screen layer, etc.). 3. Set the label property to display.

10. Part Name "DIODE_SCHOTTKY-3_MELF5_00X2_80_DL4735A" is renamed to "DIODE_SCHOTTKY_3_MELF5_00X2_80_". What is the reason for this problem? How to solve it?

Answer: If the length of the Part Name exceeds 31 characters, the software will automatically delete the extra characters. This warning can be ignored.

11. I would like to ask you, when generating the photo-drawing, can the two middle items be omitted (as shown in the figure)? When drawing the package and the board, these two Subclads did not add any information.
Answer: If you are sure that the solder mask information will not be missed, you can omit it.

The yellow text indicates the selectable layer.

12. The ad14 plug-in has been downloaded, but the installation failed and the import wizard cannot be found?

Answer: It is recommended that you use the offline installation method, download the installation package first, and then set the installation path in the parameter settings.