Moving and Sharing Parts

When the Parts download is unzipped the Frontend and Backend files are extracted to the same folder for ease of installation and quick evaluation.

By design the Parts database is portable and can be moved to another drive location.

To share the database with other users the Backend would be placed on a network drive and copies of the Frontend would be placed on each user's local machine.

If desired independent contractors (single users) can keep both the Frontend and Backend on their computer or laptop on a local drive.

Note the folder structure is important !

After moving the Backend Files you will need to link the Frontend and Backend.

Use the Frontend application 'Configuration' button to connect to the Parts database.

The Footprints and Symbols are stored in folders relative to the Database and DBLIB.

Set the Working Folder to point to the Footprints and Symbols Parent folder.

Set the Datasheets Folder to point to the Datasheets folder.

Edit and Install DBLIB Library

After moving the backend database in Altium you may need to edit the *.DBLib file.

For portability check the 'Store Path Relative to Database Library'. 

That's it !