NextComponent

Created: June 14, 2017 | Updated: July 12, 2018 | Applies to versions: 18.0, 18.1, 19.0, 19.1, 20.0, 20.1, 20.2 and 21

Parent page: PCB Commands

The following pre-packaged resource, derived from this base command, is available:

Next Footprint

Applied Parameters: None

Summary

This command is used to quickly jump to, and make active, the next footprint in the current library document.

Access

This command can be accessed from the PCB Library Editor by:

Right-clicking in the workspace and choosing the Tools » Next Component command from the context menu.
Using the Alt+Right Arrow keyboard shortcut.

Use

After launching the command, the next component in the Footprints list in the PCB Library panel will be highlighted, and the footprint will be displayed as the active footprint in the main design window.

Tips

After reaching the last footprint in the list, the command will not cycle to the first footprint again.