What’s New in Altium Designer
What’s New in Altium Designer
Explore new features, enhancements, and important changes introduced in the latest version of Altium Designer, or see what we’re working on now for upcoming releases.
Altium Designer 25
Update 25.2
Use Qualified Models and Access Detailed Part Information
Use Qualified Models and Access Detailed Part Information
Categorizes part models as ‘Generic’ or ‘ECAD Ready,’ with detailed model information available in the Manufacturer Part Search panel and related dialogs.
Recommended Content:
- Visit the Component Management documentation page to learn more.
Make Automated xNets for Serial Component Pin Configurations
Make Automated xNets for Serial Component Pin Configurations
Enhanced xNet generation for serial components automates the creation of xNets in the Constraint Manager based on the pin configurations of components, supporting dual-inline, single-inline, and odd-pin configurations.
Recommended Content:
- To see an overview about the Constraint Manager, visit the feature page.
- Check out our recent OnTrack Podcast video on the Constraint Manager, Deep Diving Into Altium Designer’s New Constraint Manager.
- Visit the Constraint Manager documentation page.
Generate an Intentional Shorts List with ODB++ v8.1 Support
Generate an Intentional Shorts List with ODB++ v8.1 Support
Adds support for generating a list of intentional shorts (Net-Ties) in ODB++ v8.1 output, including a new option in the ODB++ Setup dialog.
Update 25.1
Enable Collaborative BOM Management with BOM CoDesign
Enable Collaborative BOM Management with BOM CoDesign
Through the Altium 365 Workspace, designers and procurement specialists can collaborate on related BOM snapshots, allowing for detailed comparisons between managed BOMs and the design’s ActiveBOM.
Recommended Content:
- Visit the BOM CoDesign documentation page.
Experience Clearer Terminology in the Auto Tuning Dialog
Experience Clearer Terminology in the Auto Tuning Dialog
The Auto Tuning Process dialog has updated terminology, including “Tuning Goal” replacing “Pattern” and revised names for “Accordion” and “Sawtooth” to reflect their specific matching purposes.
Recommended Content:
- To learn more about PCB Layout in Altium Designer, visit the resource page.
- Visit the PCB Layout documentation page.
Export and Import Your Constraints with Unified Commands
Export and Import Your Constraints with Unified Commands
The export and import processes for constraints and constraint sets have been streamlined into single commands.
Recommended Content:
- To see an overview about the Constraint Manager, visit the feature page.
- Check out our recent OnTrack Podcast video on the Constraint Manager, Deep Diving Into Altium Designer’s New Constraint Manager.
- Visit the Constraint Manager documentation page.
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