Project Structure
A Trace project consists of several files, all stored in a single directory:| File | Description |
|---|---|
.trace_pro | Project configuration |
.trace_sch | Schematic file |
.trace_pcb | PCB layout file |
.trace_sym | Custom symbol library |
.trace_fp | Custom footprint library |
fp-info-cache | Footprint information cache |
Backups
Trace maintains backups of your work:- ZIP archives — Periodic full-project snapshots
- Local history — Autosave of schematic and PCB changes
- Backup files —
.bakcopies of previous saves
Creating Projects
Create a new project from the dashboard with File → New Project orCtrl+N. Choose a directory and project name. Trace creates the project structure automatically.
Project Settings
Configure project-level settings including:- Board size — Default board outline dimensions
- Layer stack — Number of copper layers and stackup
- Design rules — Minimum trace width, clearance, via sizes
- Grid — Snap grid for schematic and PCB editors