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Capture .DSN - How to "replace" path references in the design cache and make them point to the design itself?

UlfK

When working with a Capture .DSN, I often see how the schematic symbols in the design cache is referenced to various libraries some of which are gone or originates from a location which is no longer accessible or available. I have searched the help files in order to find a way to replace all those invalid paths with a definition that makes the symbols referenced to the design itself.

This is not "clean up cache" but merely "clean up paths".

Is there a way to do this? 

  • steve

    Making the design cache reference the design isn't a great idea. This only happens when you select a Part and right click - Edit Part which then means any changes to the parts are local. The bets option is to use File - New Library, select the library name and right click - Save As and specify a name and location. Then select all the parts in the Design Cache (left click the first followed by a shift + left click the last) then CTRL+C to copy, select the new library name and CTRL+V. Then save the library and remove it from the project. Then select all parts in the cache and choose right click - Replace cache, select your new library name and OK. This will update the design cache to point to your new library. There is also a utility under Tools - Utilities - Replace Path in Design Cache but you need a library of parts for this work. 

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