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Would it be simple and fast enough to save significantly more time than it takes to use it?Ī good script is more than pressing a run button.

Does it automate or incorporate a too complex feature (computationally or otherwise) for the user to do manually?.

Does it automate a manual process that is so complex, obscure, or esoteric that it is challenging to remember correctly?.

Does it significantly speed up routine processes therefore saving valuable time?.

Does it meet (a) specific need(s) which typical users believe is needed, in which they have difficulty remembering or implementing the process without making mistakes?.

When someone approaches Nine Dot Connects about a script, it is carefully reviewed to ensure that scripting is a viable option.Īs for whether one should pursue a script, consider one or more of the following criteria: As scripting was not difficult enough, Altium made it more difficult by not providing all the processes and options.

This question was posed to one of our experts in Altium scripting. We may consider other options if we have to do it again at some time in the future or know that our colleagues could also benefit from automating this task. More often than not, even though we have the interest, work obligations get in the way.įor example, if one can repeat critical clicks and mouse motions 100 times and do it in 5 minutes, is it worth investing 20 minutes researching if a specific feature exists and, if it does, how to use it? Then, is it worth investing 1 or 2 hours if it needs to be coded? If mashing a bunch of keys and mouse clicks dozens of times is a one-time proposition, then most of us grin and bear it. It may be exciting initially, but it can take a lot of time and perseverance to get it up and running flawlessly. Embarking on a script, especially one that has to do with evaluating the position of primitives, is much like writing a novel. It is a feature that interests most engineers always looking to automate repetitive or boring tasks. Many high-end tools offer the ability to script. Unfortunately, this is not a trivial effort.Īlong with this video, please consider the following commentary: This is not a 'how-to.' It provides an overview of what you will need to know going into this effort. BEFORE YOU WATCH - the purpose of this video is to provide a very high-level overview of scripting in Altium Designer.