Project options
Project Options controls project-specific settings for compilation, validation, and manufacturing output.
Project Options controls project-specific settings for compilation, validation, and manufacturing output.
Unlike global Preferences that affect the entire Altium Designer environment, Project Options focus exclusively on parameters that define the behavior and characteristics of the currently active project, including design rule configurations, output generation settings, component parameter mappings, and project compilation parameters. This project-centric approach ensures that each design maintains its own unique requirements while allowing engineers to establish different standards for various product lines, customers, or regulatory compliance needs.
The Project Options interface provides sophisticated management of design rules, electrical rule checks, component classes, and output job configurations that directly impact the transition from design concept to manufactured product. These settings encompass everything from basic netlist generation and component placement rules to advanced manufacturing output formats including Gerber files, assembly drawings, and pick-and-place data. The system supports complex multi-variant projects where different product configurations can maintain distinct option sets while sharing common design elements, enabling efficient management of product families and regional variants.
Establish project-specific electrical and physical design rules, configure constraint sets for different signal types, and define validation parameters that ensure design integrity throughout the development process while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Configure comprehensive output job settings that control the generation of fabrication files, assembly documentation, and manufacturing data packages, ensuring consistent and accurate deliverables tailored to specific manufacturer requirements and quality standards.
Define project-specific component parameters, establish custom component classes for specialized parts, and configure library search priorities that ensure the correct components and models are utilized throughout the design process while maintaining version control and lifecycle management.