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Colby Siemer

Altium expert and seasoned support and services professional with a knack for rapidly learning and distilling abstract technical concepts. Proven troubleshooter and problem solver, with a generous ability to share knowledge and success.

Recent Articles

CS 1.4 has been released - Now easier than ever to migrate from Eagle™

CS 1.4 has been released - Now easier than ever to migrate from Eagle™ Of particular note in this release, is the addition of Classes. Within the schematic, Net Classes can be generated using the new Net Class directive and Component Classes are automatically generated for each Schematic Sheet within the hierarchy. Within PCB a new Classes dialog is available on the Home tab in the Design Rules section, and this can be used to create Pad, Polygon, Component, Layer, and Net Classes. CircuitStudio is the world’s Read Article

The Benefits of a Consistent Interface in Professional PCB Software

The Benefits of a Consistent Interface in Professional PCB Software Software should utilize a common user interface that is consistent with the operating system environment. Nothing is quite as awkward as attempting to do something standard and not getting the expected outcome especially in the realm of Professional PCB Software. Keep your momentum, work with intuitive and professional PCB design tools. I think everyone can agree: it's important that any software shares a common user interface consistent with the Read Article

Creative use of flexible tools

Creative Use of Flexible Tools A question came up on the forums today asking how to make a design rule in Altium Designer^® to check for silkscreen clearance to the board outline. Knowing that there is no direct method to achieve this, I had to get creative. A question came up on the forums today asking how to make a design rule in Altium to check for silkscreen clearance to the board outline. Knowing that there is no direct method to achieve this, I had to take step back and Read Article

Improve Productivity with Multiple Monitors

Improve Productivity with Multiple Monitors In electronics design, there’s an inherent need to increase productivity whenever possible. To that end, electronics and PCB designers also tend to have an affinity for technology that will help them do that and boost productivity. They’re willing to invest money in the most up-to-date tools, training, and bells and whistles if it means saving time and money in the long run. However, there’s another area that’s often overlooked and doesn’t cost Read Article