Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Understand the fundamental concept of active layers and their impact on PCB view and object placement. This video explains how the active layer controls where components, traces, shapes, text, and drafting items are placed, including both physical and mechanical layers.
Learn to navigate layer tabs at the workspace bottom, identify active layers through bold text and color indicators, and use keyboard arrow keys for layer scrolling. Master the relationship between active layer selection and PCB view changes, understanding how mechanical layers support documentation without existing in the physical PCB. This foundational knowledge ensures proper layer management and object placement accuracy.
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- Configuring the Display of Layers: altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/pcb#configuring-the-display-of-layers?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=training-20250815&utm_content=pcb-introduction-pcb-layers
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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!
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Understand the fundamental concept of active layers and their impact on PCB view and object placement. This video explains how the active layer controls where components, traces, shapes, text, and drafting items are placed, including both physical and mechanical layers.
Learn to navigate layer tabs at the workspace bottom, identify active layers through bold text and color indicators, and use keyboard arrow keys for layer scrolling. Master the relationship between active layer selection and PCB view changes, understanding how mechanical layers support documentation without existing in the physical PCB. This foundational knowledge ensures proper layer management and object placement accuracy.
👉 For the Full Course + Materials or to get Altium Certified, Visit Altium Training: altium.com/training?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=training-20250815&utm_content=pcb-introduction-pcb-layers
👉 Resources from this Video:
- Configuring the Display of Layers: altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/pcb#configuring-the-display-of-layers?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=training-20250815&utm_content=pcb-introduction-pcb-layers
👉 Check out the entire Module here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5HkNph5qgCHZ9q_WNqWWKJf
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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!
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👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/altium
👉 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 #EngineeringTutorial
