Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Altium Develop takes you from a brand-new project to a manufacturable board in one connected workspace, with version control and part sourcing built in: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=altium-academy-shorts&utm_content=altium-designer-tutorial-how-to-start-a-new-pcb-project
Every PCB starts with a project file, and this Altium Designer tutorial shows you exactly how to create one. Tech Consultant Philip Salmony walks through the very first steps of a new design: File Β» New Β» Project, choosing between a cloud workspace with version control or a purely local project, naming the project, and deciding which optional parameters are worth filling in before you click Create. If you have never opened Altium Designer before, this is the fastest possible introduction to the workflow.
Getting project setup right is one of the most underrated skills in PCB design for beginners, and it saves hours later. Version control gives you a full history of every schematic and layout change across your team, while a local project keeps things simple for a quick one-off board. Once the project exists you are ready to move on to schematic capture, component placement, routing, and manufacturing output files β watch the full quick-start tutorial below to follow the complete build from project creation to Gerbers.
βΆ Watch the full video: youtu.be/YTGzncKU5RY
π More from this Episode:
Altium Designer: altium.com/altium-designer
Phil's Lab β Philip Salmony's channel: youtube.com/c/PhilS94
π‘ Watch Next:
- How to Start a Project in Altium Designer | Module 1: youtube.com/watch?v=GY2XUxGwqDg
- Top 5 Beginner PCB Design Mistakes (and how to fix them): youtube.com/watch?v=D0X76Kbf8fQ
- PCB Design for Beginners playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5EsYtNwTPHNO3RHNJN34FbO
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The Altium Academy is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer!
About Altium LLC
Altium LLC (ASX:ALU), a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products.
#altium #pcbdesign #electronicsdesign
Altium Develop takes you from a brand-new project to a manufacturable board in one connected workspace, with version control and part sourcing built in: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=altium-academy-shorts&utm_content=altium-designer-tutorial-how-to-start-a-new-pcb-project
Every PCB starts with a project file, and this Altium Designer tutorial shows you exactly how to create one. Tech Consultant Philip Salmony walks through the very first steps of a new design: File Β» New Β» Project, choosing between a cloud workspace with version control or a purely local project, naming the project, and deciding which optional parameters are worth filling in before you click Create. If you have never opened Altium Designer before, this is the fastest possible introduction to the workflow.
Getting project setup right is one of the most underrated skills in PCB design for beginners, and it saves hours later. Version control gives you a full history of every schematic and layout change across your team, while a local project keeps things simple for a quick one-off board. Once the project exists you are ready to move on to schematic capture, component placement, routing, and manufacturing output files β watch the full quick-start tutorial below to follow the complete build from project creation to Gerbers.
βΆ Watch the full video: youtu.be/YTGzncKU5RY
π More from this Episode:
Altium Designer: altium.com/altium-designer
Phil's Lab β Philip Salmony's channel: youtube.com/c/PhilS94
π‘ Watch Next:
- How to Start a Project in Altium Designer | Module 1: youtube.com/watch?v=GY2XUxGwqDg
- Top 5 Beginner PCB Design Mistakes (and how to fix them): youtube.com/watch?v=D0X76Kbf8fQ
- PCB Design for Beginners playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5EsYtNwTPHNO3RHNJN34FbO
π‘ Stay Connected:
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!
π Subscribe for more: youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1
Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.
π Follow Altium on TikTok: tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner
π Follow Altium on Twitter: twitter.com/altium
π Follow Altium on Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/altium
π Follow Altium on Facebook: facebook.com/AltiumOfficial
The Altium Academy is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer!
About Altium LLC
Altium LLC (ASX:ALU), a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products.
#altium #pcbdesign #electronicsdesign
