Pick from the schematic list of components, and then place the equivalent footprint on the layout.
Find
Command entry:
AEFOOTPRINTSCH Command entry:
AEPANELTERMINALSCH Select Project and click OK. Select the files to process and click OK.
Sort List
Sorts the list of schematic components (or terminals). You can specify four sorts to perform on the list. The sort settings are remembered across sessions and become the defaults the next time you run this command.
Reload
Reinitializes the display. Causes the dialog box to return to the Schematic components (or terminals) list panel layout insert dialog box.
Mark Existing
Puts an "x" in the left-hand column position for any listed schematic component (or terminal) tag that already has its footprint inserted on a panel layout. There must be an exact match on Catalog and Manufacturer values between the two. Displays an "o" if the tags match but there is a mismatch on Catalog and Manufacturer values between the schematic and panel representations.
Display
- Show All/Hide Existing
- Specifies to show all or hide the existing components or terminals.
- Multiple Catalog [+]
- Shows a full listing of the main catalog numbers plus the multiple catalog entries. Each multiple catalog entry displays in the list as a line entry, allowing you to insert each entry as a separate footprint.
Catalog Check
Quickly performs a Bill of Material check and displays the result.
Footprint Scale
Specifies the block insert scale. (1.0 = full)
Rotate
Specifies the block rotation angle. (blank = "ask")
External Program
Executes external user routine to retrieve footprint block name and/or catalog data. Requires WD_XCAT reference in wd.env and a user AutoLISP file to manage the data send/receive with the external routine.
Manual
Specifies to pick the insertion point manually.
Insert
Finds and inserts footprint for highlighted component (or terminal). It is based upon a match between the catalog part number of the schematic symbol and an entry in a footprint lookup file. If no match is found you are prompted to draw the footprint manually, add an entry in the lookup file, or select an existing footprint drawing file.
- Use Footprint tables
- Accesses the standard footprint look-up table that matches the MFG code of the device. This table is set up to insert a full mechanical representation of the device.
- Use Wiring diagram tables
- Accesses an alternate table in the footprint look-up table. This table matches the MFG code but attaches an "_WD" suffix. The tables with the "_WD" suffix can be set up to insert a symbol that carries the wire connection attributes.
Convert Existing
Inserts data of a selected entry on an existing dumb block insert. It instantly converts the block to a smart AutoCAD Electrical toolset footprint.
Pick File
Specifies to pick a file for the insert. Select an existing AutoCAD Electrical toolset Schematic extracted component (or terminal) list file or extract a fresh copy of schematic component (or terminal) data from the database of the current project.