
Achieving this goal required us to understand what a complete PCB design software experience entailed for the everyday engineer. When we first created Altium Designer, we wanted to create a unified design experience that kept the engineer in complete control of their efficiency and workflow throughout the entire design process. The question we’ve asked throughout the years is simple - is this approach to Printed Circuit Board design effective? And while each tool excels in its own specialized task, at the end of the day you’re left to manage and remember multiple interfaces, workflows, and methodologies.

As an existing PADS user, you are likely used to having multiple tools and interfaces for each stage of your design process.
