Learning Hub Altium 365 Component Types Verses Folders

Component Types Verses Folders

Created: May 6, 2025
Updated: May 16, 2025

This video discusses how to organize the component library, focusing on the differences between folders and component types in Altium 365 and Altium Designer.  The video also demonstrates how to navigate within the explorer and preferences panels in Altium Designer to find and create components.

Agenda

Component Types vs. Folders - Discussion of the differences between component types and folders in Altium Designer and Altium 365.

Components Types - Use the explorer to filter and view project templates.

Folders - Use preferences to create new component types and templates based on the Standard and Pro Workplace Subscriptions.  

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