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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
The Pin Data Smart Paste dialog
Summary
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
The dialog is accessed by right-clicking in the Pin data region of the Symbol Wizard dialog then selecting Smart Paste.
Options/Controls
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.
Additional Controls
- 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.