Library Migration: Onboarding Guide

Created: January 30, 2025
Updated: May 28, 2026

At a Glance

This article guides you through how to migrate existing libraries into an Altium 365 Workspace using a structured and efficient process, from preparing your environment to validating and reviewing migrated components. It highlights key steps, resources, and best practices to help ensure your data is organized, accurate, and ready for use within a centralized system. Read on to learn how to simplify your library migration and set a strong foundation for consistent, reliable component management.

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Altium Designer, in conjunction with Altium 365, provides a streamlined and highly automated process to quickly migrate your existing libraries to your Altium 365 Workspace.

Before Migration

Create your Altium 365 Workspace with sample data and remove sample components.
Review and configure lifecycles, revision naming schemes, component types, and component templates (for Pro and Enterprise Subscriptions).

Getting Started with Library Migration

Onboarding Objective	Resource
Activate your Altium 365 Workspace	📄Documentation Article
Convert outside libraries to Altium formats	📄Documentation Article
Add integrated, schematic/PCB, or database libraries to the library migrator	📄Documentation Article
Categorize components or set component types	📄Documentation Article
Validate libraries and resolve validation messages	📄Documentation Article
Migrate libraries	Select migrate
Confirm successful migration	Review migration log
Examine components to confirm symbols, footprints, simulation models, parameters datasheets, part choices	Review library

Best Practices for Library Migration

Set component types for uncategorized components using advanced mode in Altium Designer’s Library Importer.
When working with large monolithic libraries, import components in smaller batches by excluding component types to expedite uploads.
Configure import checks, parameter mapping, and part choice mapping in the properties panel.