Search for CAD Models

Parts includes a Models search button for CAD Models and an Open URL button.

YouTube Video: Parts for Altium Libraries - New Features

URL is a Uniform Resource Locator.

The Open URL button can be used to Launch an Application or Open a Web Page 

URL Useful Examples:

C:\Users\UserName\Downloads

Altium Toolbars

C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Altium

DXP.RAF
DXP.RCS
UserTools.TLT 

https://status.altium.com/

Notepad.exe

Tip: Try Deleting the URL and Double Clicking in the textbox.

The URL link is saved to the User.ini (preferences file) after you select Open URL.

The Models Search includes links to popular CAD Model providers.

Select a CAD Model provider to initiate a search for the currently selected Part Number.

Or click on the Open All Library Sources.

Notes: 

By Design 3D Central is not Opened as a Library Source

Related Link: 3D Central - Favorite Searches

To automate PCB Libraries POD searches the Mfr_Links table must include a field named Mfr_PCBL and the Mfr name entered in the Mfr_PCBL field must be compatible with PCB Libraries manufacturer naming scheme.  

The Mfr_PCBL field is included in the Mfr_Links table.

That's it !

Parts Filter / Smart Sort

Parts - Filter / Smart Sort was released on Aug 8, 2022

Related YouTube Video: Sorting Parts in Altium Database Libraries

Resistors - Sorted by Value

Capacitors - Sorted by Value

Inductors- Sorted by Value

Example Filter / Smart Sort Selections for Resistors

To enable Smart Sorting Download the latest version of Parts.

If your resistors are not sorted by value after starting Parts, then . . . 

Open the Navigation Panel and Run the Update Sorted Values Macro 

That's it !