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Add New Model
Created: July 28, 2015 | Updated: June 16, 2017
| Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1 and 17.0
Now reading version 15.1. For the latest, read: Add New Model for version 17.1
The Add New Model dialog.
SUMMARY
The Add New Model dialog allows you to add certain models (e.g., a Footprint) to a selected component.
ACCESS
Double-click on a component, or right-click on the component and select Properties from the context menu, to open the component's Properties dialog. Click the Add button in the Model region to access this dialog.
OPTIONS/CONTROLS
Model Type
Click drop down list to choose a model type. Below model types are available:
- Footprint - physical layout that is required on the printed circuit board in order to mount a component or physical attachment.
- PCB3D - add a 3D model to the component.
- Simulation - add a spice model to the component if you want to run a circuit simulation.
- Ibis Model - add an Ibis model to enhance the modeling of IC pins while performing Signal Integrity analyses.
- Signal Integrity - add a Signal Integrity model to configure and control signal integrity analyses.