extension .lia

In the Altium import wizard, we can import Design files(schematic/ layout) & Library files. I think the common mistake what people are doing is adding the .lia file in the importing P-CAD designs area. After Selecting P-CAD Design and Libraries Files you have to click Next 2 times.

Altium:
File>> Import Wizard >> click Next >>Select P-CAD Design and Libraries Files >>click Next >> dont add .lia files here.its for imporing Circuit Design files not the library >> click Next again > click Add button and add the lia file >> next >> next...... ...
Finish

ya it will work in Altium designer 10

Hi Bassam,

There are some basic instructions on our FAQ which I've copied below:

1. Select File > Import Wizard.
2. Select PCAD library from the list and click Next.
3. Click Next again to skip importing a design.
4. The next dialog will be to import a PCAD library. Add the file downloaded from SnapEDA and follow the rest of the prompts.

Let me know if you still have trouble.

Garret

Hi Garret,

I tried following your instructions, but once I select the SnapEDA library file and click next, Altium will stop responding. P-CAD Import Wizard will show a window with the 'Analyzing Files' progress bar that freezes after a few seconds. I tried this several times.

Bass

Hi Garret,

I tired downloading the file in Eagle format, then converting it to Altium and it worked.

Bass

Hi Bass,

I'm glad that you found a workaround. We are actively investigating the issue and will update here when it is resolved.

Garret

Hi Garret,

i just want to let you know, that i have the same problem. I also prefer to use the Eagle format.

Joseph

There is no option for PCAD library? what should i do?

Hi Asrar, did you watch this video here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM6L8SiklaQ. Let us know which version of Altium Designer you are using.

does it will work in altium designer 10

Yes it should. Have you tried following the instructions in the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM6L8SiklaQ?

I tried to follow this video but there was nothing in my list of the type of files to import. I am using ALtium 16.1

I need footprint / library package for PowerPak SO-8

Hi all,

If you're still having trouble adding the P-CAD import wizard, take a look at this question here which should help: https://www.snapeda.com/questions/question/i-dont-have-the-p-cad-importer-in-altium-designer/

Thanks Silo! The video here also shows the process, in case it helps anyone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM6L8SiklaQ

Hi I am using Altium 18 and I found a fix for this. Its simple just drag the .lia file in altium and a P-CAD wizard will appear. Then just keep pressing next and it will install. It worked for me.

Wow, thanks for this tip Nathan! We'll try this and if it works, we'll share in our FAQ.

Thanks for coming up with a new format that makes things take longer, be more messy, risky and time-wasting.

Hi Jc!

Thanks for your feedback! We're actually planning to update our Altium file format really soon, so please give us a couple of weeks and you can give it another try!

Thanks,
Elizabeth