ComponentType

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Parent page: Schematic Query Functions - Fields

Summary

Returns all part objects whose Component Type property complies with the Query.

Syntax

ComponentType = ComponentType_String

ComponentType <> ComponentType_String

ComponentType_String must be one of the strings from the following list:

  • 'Graphical'
  • 'Jumper'
  • 'Mechanical'
  • 'Net Tie'
  • 'Net Tie (In BOM)'
  • 'Standard'
  • 'Standard (No BOM)'

Example Usage

ComponentType = 'Graphical'
Returns all parts whose Component Type is Graphical.

ComponentType <> 'Standard'
Returns all objects except parts whose Component Type is Standard.

Tips

  1. The Component Type property is only defined for part objects.
  2. The single quote characters (') at the start and end of ComponentType_String are mandatory.