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ComponentType
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Parent page: PCB Query Functions - Fields
Summary Copy Link Copied
Returns all component objects having a Component Type property that complies with the Query.
Syntax Copy Link Copied
ComponentType = ComponentType_String
ComponentType <> ComponentType_String
ComponentType_String must be one of the strings from the following list:
- 'Graphical'
- 'Jumper'
- 'Mechanical'
- 'Net Tie'
- 'Net Tie (In BOM)'
- 'Standard'
- 'Standard (No BOM)'
Example Usage Copy Link Copied
ComponentType = 'Graphical'
Returns all components whose Component Type is Graphical.
ComponentType <> 'Standard'
Returns all objects except components whose Component Type is Standard.
Tips Copy Link Copied
- The Component Type property is only defined for component objects.
- The child objects of components returned by the Query are not returned.
- The single quote characters (') at the start and end of
ComponentType_Stringare mandatory.