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Note: This script is included in the download from Ultra Librarian and is located in the AltiumDesigner folder.ĥ.In the UL Import Dialog box, select File. Import a Schematic Symbol and PCB Footprint:Ģ.Choose File > Run Script from the menu.ģ.Select Browse > From File… and select the downloaded UL_Import.PrjScr. The following instructions explain how to import the downloaded Ultra Librarian files into Altium Designer 21 to generate symbols, footprints, and 3D Models. PcbLib file attached.Instructions to generate symbols, footprints, and 3D Models for Altium Designer 21 and Altium Designer are provided below. If you encounter an error, consider filing a bug report with the offending.

(Optional): In the Description column of the new row, add a description for the newly added library.Īt this point, you should be able to place components from the newly added library in the PCB Editor like any other component.Ĭaveat: I’ve seen forum notes that suggest there are still some bugs in the Altium library importer.

In my case, I typed $/./AltiumLib/AltiumLib.PcbLib

(You have to do this because the GUI is expecting a directory name, but it’s a file).

(Here’s the tricky part): In the Library Path column of the new row, MANUALLY TYPE THE NAME OF THE.In the Library Format column of the new row, select “Altium Designer”.In the Nickname column of the new row, type your nickname for the imported library.In the Footprint Libraries window, click on the “+” sign (“Add empty row to table”).Click on Preferences => Manage Footprint Libraries.Click on PCB Editor or Footprint Editor (both work). Download and run a KiCAD “nightly” build.(If nothing else, it will help me remember three months from now when I need to do this again, but I hope this is helpful to the general community.) This has been covered in various other posts, but I’ve tried to patch together all the bits of info into one clear recipe.