Import schematic#
Import different schematic files (ACS, SP, CIR, QCV) into Circuit.
The extension provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for configuration, or it can be used in batch mode via command line arguments.
The following image shows the extension GUI:
Using the extension#
Open the Automation tab in the Circuit interface.
Locate and click the Import Schematic icon under the Extension Manager.
In the GUI, users can interact with the following options: - Browse for a supported schematic file. - Select the file and ensure its path appears in the text field. - Load the schematic. - Toggle between light and dark themes using the button in the bottom-right corner.
Click Import to load the schematic into Circuit.
Command line#
You can also launch the extension directly from the terminal.
The script accepts the following argument:
**asc_file**: Specifies the path to the schematic file to be imported. The file must exist and should have one of the supported extensions. Example: “C:/schematics/example.asc”
Use the following command syntax:
Supported file types#
The following schematic file formats are supported: - .asc: Schematic files - .sp: SPICE netlist files - .cir: Circuit schematic files - .qcv: QCV-specific files
Each file type can be imported using the GUI or through the command line. Ensure that the file exists at the specified path and is properly formatted.