Chapter 4
Working with Parts
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Using the Parts Tab for Other Functions
The
Parts
tab of the
Spreadsheet View
can also be used to select a part,
lock parts in their current position, find and select a part, or preview a part.
To select a part using the
Parts
tab, double-click the part in the list. The part
appears selected in the design.
Complete the following steps to lock and unlock parts:
1.
Click a part in the list to select it. To select multiple parts, click one
part, hold the Shift key down, then click the last part you want to select.
The two parts that you clicked, and any parts listed between them, are
now selected.
2.
Click the
Lock the Selected Part
button to lock all selected unlocked
parts or to unlock the selected locked parts.
Complete the following steps to find a part in the design:
1.
Click the part in the list.
2.
Click the
Find and Select the Part
button. The view zooms in on the
part, which appears selected.
Complete the following steps to preview a part:
1.
Click the
Preview
button to toggle the
Preview
function on, if
required.
2.
Click the part in the list. A picture of the part displays.
You can use the
Parts
tab to place parts that are not on the board but are
listed in the
Parts
tab. Parts listed on the tab are either placed on the board
or have been imported but not yet placed within the board outline. Parts that
are listed in the
Parts
tab but are not on the board are indicated with a dim
button, while parts that have been placed on the board are indicated with a
bright button.
Note
Refer to the
, for information
about the other buttons in the
Spreadsheet View
.
