An Altium 365 Workspace is a dedicated and secure environment hosted within the Altium 365 cloud platform, specifically tailored for your company's electronic design data and collaboration needs. Think of it as your team's centralized, version-controlled, and collaborative hub for all things PCB design and beyond.
Key Features and Benefits of an Altium 365 Workspace:
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Centralized Data Management: Offers a single source of truth for all design data, including schematic sheets, PCB layouts, libraries, and manufacturing files. Eliminates the confusion and errors associated with scattered files and outdated versions.
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Secure Environment: Provides a secure location for storing sensitive design data. Altium 365 employs robust security measures to protect your intellectual property.
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Version Control: Tracks every change made to your design data, allowing you to revert to previous versions if needed. Ensures a clear audit trail and simplifies design management.
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Collaboration: Enables real-time collaboration between engineers, designers, and other stakeholders. Allows for concurrent design, commenting, and redlining, speeding up the design process.
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Component Management: Facilitates efficient component management through a unified library system. Ensures consistent part usage across projects and streamlines the BOM (Bill of Materials) process.
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Release Management: Simplifies the process of releasing designs for manufacturing. Creates a formal release package with all necessary documentation, reducing the risk of errors and delays.
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Manufacturing Output Generation: Streamlines the creation of manufacturing outputs (Gerber files, assembly drawings, etc.) directly from the workspace.
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Integration with Altium Designer: Seamlessly integrates with Altium Designer, providing a unified design experience.
How it Differs from Local Storage:
Unlike storing designs locally on individual computers or shared network drives, an Altium 365 Workspace offers:
- Accessibility: Access your designs from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Scalability: Easily scale your storage and resources as your needs grow.
- Data Security: Benefit from enterprise-grade security measures.
- Collaboration Features: Enables seamless collaboration and version control.
Example Use Cases:
- Distributed Teams: A team of engineers working remotely can collaborate on a PCB design in real-time, regardless of their location.
- Contract Manufacturers: Share design data securely with your contract manufacturer for streamlined production.
- Design Reviews: Conduct design reviews online with stakeholders, allowing for feedback and approvals in a collaborative environment.
Summary:
In essence, an Altium 365 Workspace is your company's private and secure space within the Altium 365 cloud platform, offering a comprehensive solution for managing, collaborating on, and releasing electronic designs. It significantly improves data management, enhances collaboration, and streamlines the design process, ultimately leading to faster time-to-market and reduced errors.
