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Projects

Projects are the top-level containers for your PCB designs in Trace.

Project Structure

A Trace project contains all the files needed for a complete PCB design:

my-project/
├── my-project.kicad_pro    # Project file
├── my-project.kicad_sch    # Schematic
├── my-project.kicad_pcb    # PCB layout
├── fp-lib-table            # Footprint libraries
├── sym-lib-table           # Symbol libraries
└── .trace/                 # Trace metadata
    └── config.json

Creating Projects

Create a new project from the dashboard or via File > New Project. Each project is stored locally on your machine with metadata synced to your Trace account.

Project Settings

Access project settings via File > Project Settings. Available options include:

  • Board Size - Default board dimensions
  • Layer Stack - Number of copper layers
  • Design Rules - Minimum trace width, clearance, etc.
  • Grid Settings - Snap grid for placement

Syncing

Project metadata and AI conversation history are synced to your Trace account. The actual design files remain on your local machine. You can export and share projects as standard KiCad files.