Browse Libraries (PCB)

Created: July 13, 2017 | Updated: July 14, 2017 | Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0 and 16.1

Now reading version 15.1. For the latest, read: Browse Libraries (PCB) for version 21

The Browse Libraries dialog

Summary

The Browse Libraries dialog allows you to browse footprints in selected libraries.

The dialog is accessed from the schematic editor by clicking the Browse button in the PCB Model dialog.

Options/Controls

Libraries - displays the current library. Use the drop-down arrow to access a list of available libraries then select the desired target library. Hover over the black box to reveal the button then click to open the Available Libraries dialog in which you can add or remove libraries.
Find - click to open the Libraries Search dialog to locate additional libraries.
Mask - enter the desired key words to mask results in the Name list.
Name - displays the name of the footprint.
Library - displays in which library the footprint is located.
Description - a brief description of the footprint.
nn items - displays the total number (nn) of items listed.
Preview Window - displays the footprint currently selected in the grid to the right.
- - use to toggle between 2D and 3D preview images. When clicked, a drop-down opens from where you can enable or disable 3D. When 3D is enabled, the following options are available:
  - Show Simple 3D Bodies - enable to display the footprint as a simple (extruded) 3D body.
  - Show Generic Models - enable to display the footprint as a generic model.