FAQs

What standard git features can/can't I use with AllSpice?

What you can/can't do with git for ECAD projects After you set up a project in git, you'll be able to rev control your designs software-style, but there are still some limitations that come with ECAD file types. CAN: add + commit You can add a...

Updated on : 05 Jul 2022

How does AllSpice connect to Github_Gitlab_Bitbucket

We offer optional Github/Bitbucket/Gitlab authenticators for signing in to AllSpice. This makes it easier to login without having to create and manage a new account if you already use one of those git services. In addition, you can use our m...

Updated on : 05 Jul 2022

Do people need an ECAD license to look at my designs on AllSpice

No. AllSpice renders images of your native ECAD designs on the browser, making them accessible to all collaborators (electrical engineers or not) who have access to your AllSpice organization. Browser rendering applies to PCBs, schematics, and B...

Updated on : 05 Jul 2022

How does the library merge tool work?

When using AllSpice Hub, you can manage your component library through a git repository. Companies choose this approach when they need the ability to sync a common library across people on a team. Though still early in the development stage, th...

Updated on : 05 Jul 2022

What file formats do you support?

We currently support Cadence Allegro and Altium Designer schdoc, pcbdoc, and csv files. For other formats, reach out to our dev team at support@allspice.io .

Updated on : 05 Jul 2022

Does AllSpice host my hardware designs?

Yes. Although we understand some users already have hardware projects in other hosting services (such as Github/Bitbucket/Gitlab), in order to build an amazing user experience for hardware designs, it's necessary that we host and render files direct...

Updated on : 09 Aug 2022

How do you protect our data?

Protecting customer data is our highest priority. Our policy is to match or exceed all security measures for comparable products, such as GitHub & Gitlab. Here are a few examples of the many ways we protect your data: Data Transfer: We use o...

Updated on : 05 Jul 2022

Can I host AllSpice on-premise?

Though most of our users are on the cloud, we do have a self-hosting option if that's a policy for your company. Given the added complexity in deployment and support requirements, we only offer this alternative for teams with a minimun of 10 users. ...

Updated on : 05 Jul 2022

Do I need git revision control in order to use AllSpice?

In a nutshell, yes. If you use SVN and are interested in migrating to git, the process is fairly well documented. For example, Git explains it here: https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-and-Other-Systems-Migrating-to-Git If you are a new user, our...

Updated on : 05 Jul 2022

Can I use an external issue tracker like Jira

Yes, you can use external issue trackers. If you enable external issue tracking, you can type issues like issue #1234 or ISS-1234 and they will automatically link to the URL provided in setup. To setup external issue tracking, visit your repo sett...

Updated on : 26 Jul 2022

What's the difference between a tag and a release?

Tags are a pointer to a specific commit / merge. Releases are tags with files attached to them. You can create a release from a tag. Read more at Hardware releases 101 .

Updated on : 26 Jul 2022

Are releases where we attach output files?

Yes, releases are tags that can have files attached to them. We recommend putting your output files like manufacaturing and fab files in a release. For more information, read Hardware releases 101 .

Updated on : 26 Jul 2022

Where can I find information about git clients?

You can find information on downloading and installing git clients in Local git setup and information on how to use them in Git client workflow .

Updated on : 26 Jul 2022

Can I create a branch directly in AllSpice Hub?

Yes, you can create a branch in AllSpice Hub by visiting your repo, clicking on the branch tab, and then clicking on the "Create new branch from ..." button. We recommend a 2 branch strategy, with main and dev to avoid merge conflicts, but you may...

Updated on : 26 Jul 2022

If someone is added to a review, will I get a notification?

Yes, AllSpice Hub sends an email when people are added to reviews. You can learn more at Design reviews 101 .

Updated on : 26 Jul 2022

Can I use a design review checklist?

Yes. You can create your own Design Review Template that will pre-fill your Design Review every time you create a new design review. See Create a design review template for more information.

Updated on : 26 Jul 2022

Does the diff-tool collect data?

The diff tool does not collect any personal data. It does ping the server when it starts up to look for updates and it does collect anonymous usage data.

Updated on : 28 Jul 2022

Is the diff-tool free to use?

Yes, the diff-tool is royalty free and you don't have to pay to use it.

Updated on : 28 Jul 2022

Can I get an NDA signed by AllSpice

Yes, absolutely. We already protect your data and treat your data as private and proprietary. When helping customers troubleshoot, we sometimes request access to their files to help figure out the issues. We do not disclose anything about your...

Updated on : 09 Aug 2022

Have more questions?

If you have more questions, send as an email at info@allspice.io .

Updated on : 05 Jul 2022

Do you have any videos or other recordings?

Yes we have videos! If you're looking for some video or podcasts of the team talking about the product, you can check out our newsroom We also have a modest YouTube channel , as referenced in some of our articles. Some videos on our channel...

Updated on : 04 Jan 2023