Install | Altium Extension Offline
Offline Installation Package
Installing Altium Designer extensions in an offline environment—such as on a secure machine or one behind a strict firewall—requires the use of an . This package is a standalone ZIP archive that contains the core software and all necessary extension files, allowing you to bypass the standard cloud-based installation. Step 1: Obtain the Offline Installer
Once you have the offline package unzipped on your target machine: altium extension offline install
Since the standard installer requires an active internet connection, you must download a standalone package first: Replace ExtensionName with the name of the extension
MCAD Co-Designer
How to Perform an Altium Extension Offline Installation In many professional environments—especially those involving high-security government contracts, aerospace, or defense—workstations are kept strictly offline (air-gapped) to prevent data leaks. This poses a challenge when you need to install essential Altium Designer extensions like the , Manufacturer Part Search , or various simulation tools. Manufacturer Part Search
If the link doesn't change immediately, try signing out and back into your account. 2. Prepare the Installation Source
Supported Extensions for Offline Install
Step 2 – Copy the Extension Folders
Transfer
: Download the ZIP file on an internet-connected machine and transfer it to the target offline computer via a USB drive. Step 2: Configure Altium for Offline Installation
- Replace
ExtensionNamewith the name of the extension. - Replace
Versionwith the version of the extension. - Replace
BuildNumberwith the build number of the extension.