3.1.1 File location
The library files are stored on the common Q drive some of which will be installed and updated on your computer by the Altium startup script. The location is read only and contains a number of directories:
- AltiumDatasheets
- AltiumPickeringLib
- AltiumScript
- AltiumTemplates
- DocumentTemplates
The directory AltiumDatasheets contains a set of sub directories with datasheets for the Pickering library components. These are read when the component ‘Help’ or ‘Datasheet’ functions are called. These will not be available if you are not connected to the network.
The directory AltiumPickeringLib contains all of the Pickering component library files. These are copied to a location on the user PC when Altium is started with a startup shortcut (details follow).
The directory AltiumScript contains a script files for Altium to maintain the copying of the libraries and many other useful functions. A shortcut for Altium startup is also available in this directory, the latest version should be copied to your desktop as this contains the startup script details for updating your local files.
The directory AltiumTemplates contains important templates for the agreed format and structure of designs. These will need copying to specific locations on your PC (details to follow).
The directory DocumentTemplates contain email and document templates for numerous tasks that may be required for a project.