Altium PCB Settings

You can use the Altium PCB settings to define part number mapping. After changing this preference, you need to reopen the Library project for the change to take affect.

To access this page:

  1. From the Altium Designer menu, select 3DEXPERIENCE > Show Preferences..
  2. In the preferences tree, click Altium PCB Settings.

Choose an option:

OptionDescription
Default AttributeWhen selected, the 3DEXPERIENCE part number maps to the ECAD part type. The app uses this attribute to map parts between the ECAD library and 3DEXPERIENCE.
Specified AttributeWhen selected, you also need to enter an attribute name in the text box. The app uses the entered attribute to map parts between the ECAD library and 3DEXPERIENCE.