The most robust way to manage offline installations across one or many workstations is by creating an offline local repository. This requires a temporary connection to the internet on an external computer to download the necessary package files. Step 1: Download the Offline Installation Repository
Since the standard installer requires an active internet connection, you must download a standalone package first:
To keep your sanity and your design flow smooth, follow these golden rules: altium extension offline install
A: No. Extensions follow the base license. If your offline license does not include an extension, the extension will run in "Viewer Mode" or fail to load.
Before starting, ensure you have the following resources available: The most robust way to manage offline installations
Ensures every workstation in an organization uses the exact same version of tools and extensions, preventing compatibility issues.
Open Altium Designer, go to the top right and click on , then choose Preferences . Step 2: Set Installation Source Navigate to System – Installation . Extensions follow the base license
You must use the (available via the Altium Downloads page).
In the Extensions and Updates page, click the (top right) to open the Installation Manager Preferences . Locate the Source section. Uncheck the option for Altium Cloud .