Within PCB or Schematic designs, use this option to load Attributes only from the Library or Vault into Components in the design. This is an alternative to using the Reload from Library option.
The Load Attribute From Library option is available from the context menu for a selected Component or multiple Components.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: None
Default Menu: None
Command: Reload All Lib Items
Using this option
Attribute Name
You can choose to Reload between a specific Attribute Name that you select from the drop down list, or All Attributes. The drop down list is populated from Attribute names of type Any Item or Part that are found in your Technology.
Selected Items or All Items
The radio buttons allow you to choose between just Selected Items or All Items in the design.
Load From
When loading the attributes, you can choose which source they will come from using the Load From: selections.
Part Attributes
Load from Part attributes in the library.
Footprint Attributes or Symbol Attributes
This changes between Footprints and Symbols depending on whether the option is selected from a PCB or Schematic design.
Doc Symbol Attributes
This check box becomes active if a Doc Symbol is within the selection.
Vault
The Vault can be selected as a source to load attributes from.
Keep Local Attribute Values
Check the Keep local attribute values box if you want all attributes currently on your Component to be retained.
Generate report after loading
With this selected, a report of the attribute changes will be displayed once the Apply button has been used.
Report
Use the Report button to generate a report of what if; this will show you the results that you would see once the Apply button has been used.
Apply
Use the Apply button to load the attribute changes.
Cancel
Use this to cancel the dialog without changes.