Altium Designer Documentation
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New Component
Created: June 17, 2022 | Updated: June 17, 2022
| Applies to version: 22
This document is no longer available beyond version 22. Information can now be found here: Creating a New Schematic Component for version 25
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The New Component dialog
Summary Copy Link Copied
The New Component dialog is used to define a name for a new component in the schematic library.
Access Copy Link Copied
The dialog is accessed in the following ways:
- From the Schematic Library Editor by clicking Tools » New Component from the main menus.
- From the Schematic Library Editor by clicking the Add button under the Design Item ID region in the SCH Library panel.
Options/Controls Copy Link Copied
- Design Item ID - enter the new component name.