Pin Data Smart Paste

Created: January 29, 2016 | Updated: June 19, 2017 | Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0 and 17.1

Now reading version 17.1. For the latest, read: Pin Data Smart Paste for version 22

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The Pin Data Smart Paste dialog

Summary Copy Link Copied

The Pin Data Smart Paste dialog is used to populate multiple columns of data from an external source while using the Schematic Symbol Generation Tool Symbol Wizard. The dialog opens already populated with the source data.

Access Copy Link Copied

The dialog is accessed by right-clicking in the Pin data region of the Symbol Wizard dialog then selecting Smart Paste.

Options/Controls Copy Link Copied

Delimiters

Check the box(es) of the delimiters that match those used in the source data. Choices include:

Tab
Semicolon
Comma
Space
Other

Data Preview

Use the drop-down in each column to select a heading for that column. The available selections are derived from the column headings in the Pin data region of the Symbol Wizard dialog.

The preview area dynamically updates and shows how your changes affect the text in each column.

Additional Controls Copy Link Copied

Paste - click to complete the smart paste process. The source data will be copied into the matching columns you specified in the Pin data region.

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