This tab allows you to set the default properties for a Component, used when you add a Component to the design.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: Shift+D
Default Menu: Setup
Command: Design Settings
Locating this option
Available from:
Setup menu > Design Settings option > Defaults > Component page
Setup menu > Technology option > Design Settings > Defaults > Component page
Using the Component Defaults Tab
Name Style
Select the Text Style from the drop down list that will be used as the default when using Insert Component for Components that do not have a style defined for the name.
Following options for PCB only
Name Layer
This is used to define the layer used for the Component Name if one is not defined. It is selected from a drop down list defined in the Technology Layers dialog.
Mirrored SMD
When adding SMD Components to the design, you can define which side of the board they will automatically added to. By checking this option, SMD components will be mirrored and placed on the Bottom Side.
Mirrored Through Hole
When adding Through Hole Components to the design, you can define which side of the board they will automatically added to. By checking this option, Through Hole components will be mirrored and placed on the Bottom Side.
Related Topics
Insert Component | Technology Overview | Properties | component Properties