This dialog is displayed when the Design Properties option is chosen from within a Block. It shows and allows you to modify Properties for the Block.

Shortcuts

Default Keys: I or Alt+Enter

Default Menu: Edit

Command: Design Properties

Locating this option

Available from: Edit menu > Design Properties option

Available from: Context menu > Design Properties option

Using the Block Properties Dialog

Name Stem is used as the basis of the name for any block instance that references this block and will be automatically incremented to form a block instance name that is unique to the schematic context in which it is created.

Description is an optional description of the block.

Symbol is the name of the Symbol used with this block. The Symbol can be From Library or as a Generated symbol.

Use the Change button to change the Block Symbol.

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