KB: Retrieving Component Data When Creating a New Component

Solution Details

Retrieving Component Data When Creating a New Component

Overview of Methods

To retrieve component data when creating a new component, you can use one of the following methods

• Method A: Enter the part number in the Name field.
• Method B: Use the Part Choice feature in the Component Editor Window.
• Method C: Use the Manufacturer Part Search panel to create a component.

How to Do It

Method A: Enter Part Number in Name Field

1. In the Component Editor Window, enter the part number in the Name field.
2. The Use Component Data window should open and display parameters.

Method B: Use the Part Choice feature in the Component Editor Window.

1. Open the Component Editor Window.
2. Navigate to Part Choice.
3. Add the desired part number as a part choice.
4. The Use Component Data window will appear, displaying available parameters.
5. (Optional) Delete the part choice after importing the parameters.

Method C: Use Manufacturer Part Search Panel

1. Go to Panels » Manufacturer Part Search.
2. Enter the desired part number.
3. Right-click the result and select Save to my workspace.
4. In the Create New Component window, select the desired Type, then click OK.
5. The Component Editor Window and Use Component Data window will open, showing the available parameters.

Additional Notes

• All three methods are valid; choose based on your workflow preference.

Further Reading

• Single Component Editing
• Part Choices
• Searching for Manufacturer Parts