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IntegratedLibrary_Dlg-DlgModelBrowserBrowse Libraries (PCB) _AD
Created: November 30, 2018 | Updated: März 01, 2019
| Applies to versions: 2.0 and 2.1
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The Browse Libraries dialog
Summary
The Browse Libraries dialog allows you to browse footprints in selected libraries.
Access
The dialog is accessed from the schematic editor by clicking the Browse button in the PCB Model dialog (in the Footprint region of the Properties panel in Component mode, click the Add button or the 
).
Options/Controls
- Libraries - displays the current library. Use the drop-down arrow to access a list of available libraries then select the desired target library. Click the
button to open the Available File-based Libraries dialog in which you can add or remove libraries. - Find - click to open the File-based Libraries Search dialog to locate additional libraries.
- Mask - enter the desired key words to mask results in the Name list.
- Name - displays the name of the footprint.
- Library - displays in which library the footprint is located.
- Description - a brief description of the footprint.
- nn items - displays the total number (nn) of items listed.
- Preview Window - displays the footprint currently selected in the grid to the right.
- 2D/3D - use to toggle between 2D and 3D preview images.