To add a project to your Altium workspace, open the project in Altium Designer and then right-click on it within the Projects panel. The subsequent steps depend on whether you're working with a local project or one already under external version control and what kind of Workspace integration you want to achieve.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Steps:
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Open the Project: Open the desired project in Altium Designer. You can do this via File > Open Project.
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Locate the Project in the Projects Panel: Ensure the project is visible in the Projects panel. If not, check the project's location and reopen it.
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Right-Click on the Project: In the Projects panel, right-click on the project's name.
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Choose Your Integration Method: The options available after right-clicking will depend on whether your project is currently unmanaged (local only) or already under external version control (like Git).
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For Unmanaged Projects (Local Projects): The available option allows you to add the project under Altium 365 native Git Version Control.
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Simple Sync (Mirroring to Altium 365): This involves making the project available within your Altium 365 Workspace but still maintaining the version control externally. (This is slightly different than fully moving the project into Altium 365's native Git version control.)
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Important Considerations:
- Altium 365 Connection: Ensure you are logged in to your Altium 365 Workspace within Altium Designer. Check your connection in the top-right corner of Altium Designer.
- Version Control: Decide whether you want to use Altium 365's native Git version control or an external system like GitHub or GitLab. Moving your project into Altium 365's managed environment often simplifies collaboration and project lifecycle management.
- Existing Version Control: If the project is already managed by an external Git repository, adding it to Altium 365 may involve adjustments to avoid conflicts or duplicate repositories.
- Permissions: Confirm that you have the necessary permissions to add projects to your Altium 365 workspace.
By following these steps, you can successfully add your project to your Altium Workspace. Be sure to select the method that best suits your version control requirements and collaboration needs.
