Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Parts Features and Configuration Options

The Parts download includes a demo Access database (Parts.accdb) and a compiled Access Client application (Parts_Frontend.accde).

Backend options - not required

Users can set Default inputs for new records.
Users can rename the Parts Database Parts.accdb

Note, that if Parts.accdb is renamed the Parts.DbLib needs to be opened in Altium and updated to point to the renamed Parts database.

Users can rename the Parts.DbLib to associate the Parts Library with a company name.
Example: Totum.DbLib.

Parts Frontend - Configuration Features Include:

Compatible with MySQL Local and Remote databases.
Access to MySQL database Migration Tools (Export *csv, LOAD DATA)
Drag and Drop Supplier parametric data from Digi-Key or Mouser.
Make Like can be used to make a similar part.
View / Edit mode for Displayed Records
Intelligent Cascaded Search Filter Dialog
Data entry with automated Trim and Clean 
Verify Library Files and Library Refs
Librarian Tools to Import Excel, Export Excel and Compare Data
Optional Daily Backups

Default Comment (User Defined)
Default Description (User Defined)
The MCN Field Name can be changed to the Company Name
RoHS Dropdown List
Lifecycle (Parts Status)
15 User Defined Fields (and 2 smart fields)
Preferred Manufacturer and Supplier Names (User Option)
Dynamic dropdown lists for Part Types and Sub Types
Bookmark with Jump to Record ID

URL Links to Manufacturers and Suppliers (User Option)
URL Link to Octopart and Supplier Part Details
URL Link to Datasheet and CAD Models

GUI options, Dark Theme, Show Access Ribbon (User options)

Optional Altium Scripts To:

Place currently selected part in Altium schematic.
Cross selection from Altium schematic to the Parts database.
Refresh Library (Altium Component panel)

Discussion Points:
Make Like (ROI)
Using Supplier Solutions - Performance Trade Offs

For Online Technical Support Contact Parts

That's it !

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