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Default Properties For New Schematic Symbols

staubm

Is there a way in Capture CIS to set default properties for new schematic symbols? For example when I create a new part I want it to include the following properties with blank values:

- Manufacturer

- Part Number

- Description

- Link

I have read other posts about people copying and pasting components that already have these properties associated with them, but that is just a work-around, and not a solution. That also won't work when you create a new part from a spreadsheet. 

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  • Spectrasns

    Since you have CIS, the best approach is to use generic symbols as much as possible.  

    In CIS, database-derived properties are applied as you place these symbols, verified and updated with Part Manager.  

    I've grown to passionately hate static properties in schematic symbols because I can't verify them or update without opening each symbol.   Just described a mess I inherited in this startup.  They always had CIS.  Just always assumed it was too much hassle to build the database.

    Some properties, like distributor information, should never be stored on the schematic.   As long as you have a part number property on all symbols linking them to CIS parts, you should be able to export a BOM having a combination of schematic properties and live data from your CIS SQL Database.    

    I believe you'll find the Cadence/EMA-EDA CIP library management system will save you a ton of time, especially during your transition.  

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  • Spectrasns

    Since you have CIS, the best approach is to use generic symbols as much as possible.  

    In CIS, database-derived properties are applied as you place these symbols, verified and updated with Part Manager.  

    I've grown to passionately hate static properties in schematic symbols because I can't verify them or update without opening each symbol.   Just described a mess I inherited in this startup.  They always had CIS.  Just always assumed it was too much hassle to build the database.

    Some properties, like distributor information, should never be stored on the schematic.   As long as you have a part number property on all symbols linking them to CIS parts, you should be able to export a BOM having a combination of schematic properties and live data from your CIS SQL Database.    

    I believe you'll find the Cadence/EMA-EDA CIP library management system will save you a ton of time, especially during your transition.  

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