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Summary:  This video demonstrates how to enable parameters when placing a component.  The first step is to open the Explorer Panel, and within components, open the capacitors folder and right click for properties.   Configure the parameters "Visible on Add" by selecting enable for the "PackageCase" parameter and click okay.  Refresh the screen and choose a component within the capacitors folder and place it.  Now the case size is visible for...

Summary:  This video demonstrates the process to update components to the latest revision.  This may be necessary if a component is placed before updates need to be made in the Altium 365 Library.  However, Altium 365 can help users identify any changes to components and update them.  Within the Properties Panel in Altium Designer, the revision status identifies if a component is using the latest revision available.  If this is not the case...

Summary:  This video demonstrates the process to synchronize a supply chain database to a Workspace in Altium 365.  Altium 365 allows users to link components to real world parts using part choices.  Parts are stored in a component library. By knowing the manufacturer information for a part, users can check part stock, prices, and the lifecycle of each component, allowing them to manage part obsolescence for projects.  The video begins by...

Summary:  This video demonstrates how to roll back a previous version of a component in case of file errors or premature component modifications.  The video demonstrates the process to edit a revision on a capacitor.  The first step is to log in to the Explorer Panel on the workspace.  By navigating to the components folder and choosing a capacitor, the video reverts to the component’s eighth revision and makes this the most current component...

Summary: This video demonstrates how to keep parameters of your components in Altium 365 in sync with a local database.  The video shows the step-by-step process to do this and begins by going to extensions and updates to configure the custom data synchronization for a component.  This is done by selecting the data source, such as a DB Lib, an Access File, an Excel File, a CSV file, or a connection string from a MySQL Database and pasting the...

Summary:  This video demonstrates how to reuse managed symbols and footprints to create new components.  The video shows users the process to create, save, release and then edit a new component within the components panel.  This process begins by opening the explorer panel within a workspace and a component folder.  In this, one can see the symbols and footprints for a previously imported component within Altium 365.  The user then creates a...

Summary: This video demonstrates how to navigate to the history of a component, what changes were made, by whom, and on what date.  The process begins by opening the workspace, and then the components panel and the component type.  Within the operations of the component type, the lifecycle state, revisions, author, and notes for that revision are available to review, delete, or change to a prototype. Users are also able to view the symbol...

This workshop explores both fundamental and advanced BOM Portal capabilities, empowering you to utilize the tool to confidently manage your parts procurement.

Summary: The Altium 365 Workspace can be used to create and collaborate on your component library, and you can use the component data you store here in Altium Designer or in other apps.  Data within the workspace uses component types to categorize components. This video demonstrates how to select a part choice based on a manufacturer and part number.  It also shows users how to check the manufacturer price, stock, and part life cycle.  The...