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    Getting Started

    • Introduction to Flux

    • What is Flux?

    • Quick Start

    • The Flux Method

    • Creating an Account

    • Flux for Organizations

    • Setting Up Your Browser

      • Mouse & Trackpad

      • Multi-Screen Operation

      • Keyboard Shortcuts

    • Your First PCB in Flux

      • DFM & Export

      • PCB Layout & Routing

      • Project Setup

      • Schematic

      • Export & Manufacturing

    • KiCAD to Flux

      • Layout

      • Parts & Libraries

      • Schematics

    • Eagle to Flux

    • EasyEDA to Flux

    • Upverter to Flux

    • Altium to Flux

    • Getting Help

    Tutorials

    • Tutorials

    • Getting Started With Flux

      • Customizing Flux

    • Flux Use Cases

      • AI Architecture Design

      • AI Component Research

      • AI Design Reviews

      • AI Testing & Debugging

      • AI Auto-Layout

      • Generative AI

    • Start Learning Flux, No Matter Your Skill Level

      • Advanced Designer

      • First Time Designer

      • Intermediate Designer

    • Power Regulator

      • 1 – Part Selection

      • 2 – PCB Layout

      • 2 – Schematics

    • Routing

      • High-speed Routing

      • High Density Designs (HDI)

      • Working with Polygons

    • Adding Components to the Library

      • Publishing Components to the Library

      • Creating Components from Scratch

      • Importing Components

      • Working with Footprints

      • Working with Symbols

    • What is a Module?

      • Module Design Best Practices

      • Creating Modules

      • Using Modules

    • Generic Components

      • Creating a generic part

    • Copper Fills Tutorial

      • Creating Copper Cutouts

    • Board Outline Shape and Size

    • The Toolbar

    • Using Layout Rules

    • Intro to collaboration

    • Embedding a Flux Project

    • Reviewing component updates

    • Version Control Deep Dive

    • Custom Shapes

    • AI-Assisted Design with Flux

    • PCB Design Reviews (DRC)

    • Component Placement

    • Component Procurement

    • Multi-Layer PCB Design

    • Working with Ground Signals

    • Reusing Projects

      • Useful links

    Reference

    • Flux Context Menu

    • Calculator Tool

    • Change Project Name

    • Code Tool

    • Convert to component

    • Flux ACUs

    • Overview

    • Data Portability

    • Delete & Archive Projects

    • Design Rule Check (DRC)

    • Expressions

    • File Tool

    • FMEA Report Generation

    • Gerber Exports

    • Help Tool

    • Special Part Types

    • JEP30 PartModel Import/Export

    • Knowledge Base

    • Library Tool

    • Managing Units

    • Measuring Distances

    • Model Selection

    • Nets and Traces

      • Curved Traces

      • Impedance Control

      • Trace Width

    • Object Types

      • AssetNode

      • ControlNode

      • ElementNode

      • ElementTerminalNode

      • OutputNode

      • PropertyNode

      • RouteNode

      • RouteTerminalNode

    • Pads & Holes

    • Passive Component Consolidation

    • Layout Rules Reference

      • Layout Rules List

      • Object-Specific Layout Rules

      • Selector-Based Layout Rules

      • Layout Rules Inheritance & Precedence

      • Layout Rules Modifiers

    • Polygons

    • Comments

    • Cursors

    • Forking & Cloning

    • Copper Fills

    • Importing Schematics

    • Importing Components

    • Schematic Inspector

      • Assets Panel

      • Pricing & Availability Panel

      • Properties Panel

      • Simulation Panel

    • The Library

    • Project Launcher

      • New Blank Project

    • Layout Object Tree

      • PCB Object Types

    • Schematic Object List

    • The PCB Editor

      • Locking

      • Layer View Control

      • Positioning & Routing

      • Selecting Objects

      • Stackup Editor

    • Permission Tiers

    • Preloaded Examples

    • The Profile Page

      • Featured Projects

    • The Schematic Editor

      • Positioning & Wiring

    • Global Search

    • Sharing & Permissions

    • History & Version Control

    • Silkscreen

    • Simulator Tool

    • Star a Project (Favorite)

    • Vias

      • Smart Vias

    Copilot

    • Copilot Overview

    • Model Selection

    • Flux ACUs

    • Knowledge Base

    • Flux Context Menu

    • Calculator Tool

    • Code Tool

    • File Tool

    • Help Tool

    • Library Tool

    • Simulator Tool

    • FMEA Report Generation

    • Passive Component Consolidation

    FAQ

    • Schematic Editor

    • General FAQs

    • Flux and AI FAQs

    • PCB Editor FAQs

    • Parts and Modules

    • Pricing

    • Private and public projects

    • Data security and IP protection

    • When things go wrong: Errors and how to handle them

      • Lost connection

    Legal

    • Terms of Service

    • Privacy Statement

    • Main Services Agreement

    • Subprocessors

Getting Started

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Introduction to Flux

Getting Started

Introduction to Flux

Flux is a modern, browser-based PCB design platform that combines powerful design tools with AI assistance and real-time collaboration. Whether you're a hobbyist working on your first project or a professional engineer designing complex systems, Flux provides the tools you need to bring your ideas to life.

What is Flux?

Flux is an electronic design automation (EDA) platform that runs entirely in your web browser. Unlike traditional desktop software, Flux requires no installation and works on any device with a modern browser.

Key Features

Real-time Collaboration Work with your team simultaneously on the same design. See changes as they happen, leave comments, and resolve design issues together.

AI-Powered Design Assistance Flux Copilot provides intelligent suggestions for routing, component selection, and design optimization. Ask questions in natural language and get instant help.

Integrated Component Library Access millions of components with verified footprints, symbols, and 3D models. Search by part number, specifications, or description.

Manufacturing-Ready Output Generate Gerber files, bill of materials, pick-and-place data, and other manufacturing files with a single click.

The Flux Method

Flux is built around a design philosophy we call "The Flux Method":

  1. Never start from scratch - Use templates, modules, and reusable components to accelerate your designs
  2. Work better together - Collaborate in real-time with your team and the broader community
  3. Stay in the flow - AI assistance and integrated tools keep you focused on design, not tooling

Getting Started

Ready to start designing? Here's what to do next:

  1. Create a Flux account if you haven't already
  2. Follow the Quick Start guide to create your first project
  3. Explore the Core Concepts to understand how Flux works

System Requirements

Flux runs in any modern web browser. For the best experience, we recommend:

  • Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest versions)
  • Screen: 1280x720 minimum resolution (1920x1080 or higher recommended)
  • Internet: Stable broadband connection

No installation or plugins required.

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