The Part Wizard is used to create new parts. The creation of a part is presented in easy to follow steps, guiding you through the process of part creation.
Locating this option
Available from: Setup menu > Libraries > Parts > Wizard button
How to use the Part Wizard
The Part Wizard can be used to create all kinds of parts including “normal” parts that have a Schematic and PCB representation and “connector” parts where each connector pin appears on the Schematic drawing as a separate item.
As with all Wizards, you can jump to any step simply by clicking on the name of that step in the list shown at the left-hand side of the dialog. The summary at the bottom left of the dialog shows what part you would get if you went straight to the finish step. It is recommended that you step through each of the stages in sequence to make sure the part contains the correct contents.
Each step is presented in turn on a separate wizard page. Complete each step then move onto the next one until you reach the Finish page. At any time as you progress, the preview window will show you what your final footprint will look like.
To begin creating your new footprint click icon on the toolbar. The Next > button is used to proceed to the next page in sequence, at any time, use the Back button to go back.
- Type - Choose which type of part to create
- Details - Set the basic part details
- Footprints - Choose which footprints to use
- Signal Pins - Set properties of Signal pins
- Select Gates - Choose Schematic symbols/gates to use
- Gate Pins - Set properties of Gate pins
- Attributes - Add any part attributes required
- Finish - Decide where the part should be saved
If you are already familiar with the process of part creation and the various items that go to make up a part, you can also create new parts using New Part.
Part Wizard Pages
Type of Part | Part Details | PCB Footprints | Power and Ground Pins | Schematic Symbols | Gate Pins Details | Attributes | Finish