Importing a project

How to upload your projects to CircuitHub

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Files required for importThe original schematic and board files required from each supported EDA tool to receive a quote on CircuitHub.Supported design toolsAn overview of the EDA design tools CircuitHub currently supports for project import.Supplying a BOM as a CSV / spreadsheetThis article describes the support for a separate BOM to supplement EDA data.Why we require schematicsCircuitHub uses the structured data in schematic files to reduce manufacturing errors by identifying part numbers, polarity, and other metadata lost when converting to Gerbers.Specifying part numbers in EDA toolsHow to annotate EDA symbols with manufacturer or distributor part numbers so CircuitHub can automatically reconcile BOM lines, which field names are recognized, and what is read from the Value field.Multi part footprintsWhat to do when you have a single footprint that requires multiple parts fitted Auto-detection of DNP partsautodetecting "do no place" parts in Altium Why we don't support direct Gerber imports currentlyCircuitHub requires original EDA design files and schematics rather than Gerbers because Gerbers lack the information needed to fully define an assembly.

Altium6

Altium embedded boardsHow to quote altium embedded boards on circuithub Altium special stringsAltium special strings such as .rev_number resolve during import when the .PrjPcb project file is uploaded.Altium variantsChoose which Altium design variant to build when your project file declares variants, and what the import does with the choice.Altium import guidePrepare Altium schematic and board files for import and review Altium-specific guidance.Custom fonts in AltiumHow to make sure custom fonts are embedded in your Altium PCB file when importing a project.Exporting Altium to IPC-2581Instead of supplying your Altium design files, you can provide an IPC-2581 export along with a BOM and a netlist file.

KiCad3

KiCad fill zonesRefill all copper zones and save your KiCad board before uploading so the copper you see in KiCad matches the copper we fabricate.KiCad import guideCheck supported KiCad versions, required files, and how to prepare your schematic and board before importing a project.KiCAD nightly buildsCircuitHub does not support projects that use KiCAD nightly builds.

Fusion 3601

Fusion 360 import guideExport the CAM Processor ZIP with its ODB++ data from Fusion 360, and check which files CircuitHub needs to import your design.

ODB++1

ODB++ import guideExport an ODB++ archive from your design tool, upload it with or without your Gerber files, and check which data CircuitHub reads from it.

IPC-25814

IPC-2581 import guidePrepare and upload IPC-2581 exports from Cadence, Siemens PADS, Altium, and other supported design tools.Upload IPC-2581 files to CircuitHubHow to upload IPC-2581 design files to CircuitHub, including supported file extensions and required export mode/revision.Export IPC-2581 from Siemens (Mentor) padsHow to export an IPC-2581 file from Siemens (Mentor) Pads and upload it for a quote on CircuitHub.Upload Cadence Allegro and OrCAD filesexport from cadence allegro orcad