- Overview
- Library Service Options
- Library Footprint Creation
- Library Footprint Validation
- Library Footprint 3D Models
- Library Sustainment
- Quote Request
- Library Introduction
- What's Your Structure?
- Why Conformity Matters
- Who's Your Librarian?
- Library Clean Up
- Symbol Style Guide
- DFM Library Example
- Library Resource Videos (18)
- Avoiding Gotchas
- Altium Vault Offerings
- Configuration Setup
- Vault Management Videos (16)
- Overview
- Point of Entry
- L9 Videos (4)
- L9 vs. Vault
- Evaluation
Library Service Options
Every company's workflow is different. Whether you are migrating from tools like KiCAD or Allegro, seeking to standardize messy parametric data, or building a library from the ground up, Nine Dot Connects can offer a solution.
We have two advantages that make this possible:
- We have seen dozens of libraries over the past decade. Though no two libraries are exactly the same, we've developed best practices to help you create a comprehensive style guide.
- We have developed various in-house tools that help us expedite the creation or restoration of your library, both graphically and parametrically.
Our Restoration Process
Our workflow is modular - we customize these steps to fit your specific technical needs.
1. Specification
A great library starts with a comprehensive specification, not a "cheat sheet." We provide "boilerplate" specs that we adapt to your company's unique style. Through a series of collaborative meetings, we help your team define component types and styles. When opinions are divided, we act as the "expert referee" to keep the project moving.
2. Configuration
All too often, a library starts with a default configuration that was developed by software engineers who aren't immersed in the daily operations of library management. Every company has its workflow, and the configuration needs to be right from the start. This includes roles and their permissions, lifecycle and revision schemes for all file types, and templates that ensure consistency. Though revision-control systems are great in maintaining histories, there isn't much flexibility in changing one's configurations once implemented.
3. Data Collection
We work with whatever you have. Whether we are extracting data from an existing Altium 365 workspace or pulling from a "data dump" of projects and purchasing systems, we gather every piece of parametric and graphical information available.
4. Data Modification
This is where the heavy lifting happens. We parse, organize, and format your parameters while "filling in the blanks" for missing data. Simultaneously, we update symbols and footprints to your new standard. We sync these two workflows so that your library is perfectly aligned before migration.
5. Migration
Using proven best practices, we migrate your formatted data into its new home. If new requirements surface during this stage, we fine-tune and re-migrate to ensure the final result meets your exact expectations.
6. Sustainment
The work doesn't end at migration. You can choose to manage the upkeep in-house or leverage our ongoing Sustainment Services.
7. Training
We include training to ensure your team is equipped to maintain the library's integrity. We want your investment to be a "one and done" success.
In Summary
Library management is a massive undertaking, and for many, it feels overwhelming. We are here to guide you through every step to ensure your design team reaches its full potential.
Contact us today. No sales pressure - just honest expertise based on years of experience.
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