File Format (SCH)

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The File Format dialog
The File Format dialog

Summary

The File Format dialog allows you to save the schematic document in a different file format.

Access

The dialog is accessed after modifying a binary version 3.0, or 4.0, or 5.0 schematic document then clicking File » Save from the main menus.

Options/Controls

  • SCH Binary Version 5.0 - select to save the current schematic document in SCH Binary version 5.0 format. This is the recommended option.
  • SCH Binary Version 4.0 - select to save the current schematic document in binary form, using the version 4.x format. The features introduced in Altium NEXUS will be lost in this format.
  • SCH ASCII Version 5.0 - select to save the current schematic document in a text file using the version 5.0 format.

 

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