The Designs tab is used to start new designs and library items.

Locating this option

Available from: File menu > New > Designs tab

Using this dialog

Each of the options on the New Designs tab enables items of that type to be created:

PCB Design Editor

Schematic Design Editor

SCM Hierarchy Block

PCB Footprint

PCB Doc Symbol

Schematic Symbol

Schematic Doc Symbol

Part

Panel

Technology and Profile File

For some design types, a Technology file and a Profile File can be selected if required.

Set Units

Use this check box to define your Units and Precision overwriting the units defined in the Technology File selected.

Choose between Imperial and Metric units by selecting the relevant radio button. Choose the unit type next to the units selection.

Dialog Tabs

Designs

Technologies & Profiles Tab

Wizards Tab

New Dialog Overview | Technology Files | Profile Files