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Choose Model

Created: August 31, 2017 | Updated: August 31, 2017 | Applies to versions: 18.0 and 18.1
Now reading version 18.1. For the latest, read: Choose Model for version 21

The Choose Model dialog
The Choose Model dialog

Summary

The Choose Model dialog allows you to select an existing 3D model to use when placing a 3D Body.

Access

The dialog is accessed by clicking the Choose button under Source in the Properties region of the Properties panel in 3D Body mode. 

The 3D Model Type must be set to Generic and the Source must be set to Link to Model in the Properties region of the Properties panel for the Choose button to be available.

Options/Controls

Directories

  • List of directories - search through the list of directories to find and select the desired 3D model revision.
  • Add Directories - click to open the PCB Editor - Models Preferences page in which you can add model search paths/directories.
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Note

The features available depend on your Altium product access level. Compare features included in the various levels of Altium Designer Software Subscription and functionality delivered through applications provided by the Altium 365 platform.

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