Go to the page on your internet-connected computer. Sign in using your Live CRM credentials .
Once the user has the files (usually a collection of .zip archives or an internal InstalledCheck folder structure), the installation method varies depending on the file type:
Installing extensions in Altium Designer usually happens through the cloud. But if you’re working in a secure environment or on a machine without internet access, you’ll need to go the manual route.
On the right side, look for the Offline Installation section. Select the radio button to enable it. Then, click the folder icon and browse to the folder where you unzipped your offline installation packages (e.g., D:\Altium_Offline ). Click OK to save the preference. altium extension offline install
The offline installation feature for Altium extensions can provide users with more flexibility, control, and convenience when managing their extensions. By creating a self-contained package and developing an offline installation tool, users can easily install and manage extensions without an internet connection.
Method 3: Offline Installation via Altium Infrastructure Server (AIS)
Navigate to C:\ProgramData\Altium\Altium Designer Your Version\Extensions . Copy the entire Extensions folder to your USB drive. Go to the page on your internet-connected computer
This article provides a deep dive into why offline installation is critical, the step-by-step process to download and transfer extensions, common pitfalls, and how to manage updates for a disconnected fleet of Altium workstations.
To implement the offline installation feature, the following steps can be taken:
Click the ellipsis button ... and browse to the folder where you extracted the offline installer files. Look specifically for the subfolder containing the repository database files (often named Repository ). Click to save the settings. Step 3: Install the Extensions But if you’re working in a secure environment
Method 2: Copying Extensions from an Existing Online Workstation
Altium Designer allows you to package extensions into a local repository. This is the cleanest way to manage updates for a team working offline.