Select and Open Library Files

Use the Symbol or a Footprint buttons to Select or Open *.SchLib or *.PcbLib files.

If the Symbol or Footprint path is empty (blank) a file selection window is opened to allow the user to select a file. 

When the database record has a symbol or footprint a popup prompts the user to Select or Edit the library file.

The Select button opens a file selection dialog filtered by library type.

click on image to view

Shown above the filename was pre-populated with the filename in the database.

You can add an asterisk * to the end of the filename and press the enter key to filter the displayed files. This is useful when you have a large number of files in a folder.

or Click on the Library Name for a Filtered File View.

Use the Edit button to view or edit the library file in Altium.

A note about multiple versions of Altium installed on your computer.

Parts does not determine which version of Altium will be opened. That is determined by your computer's operating system software and the file registrations that occur during software installation.

The file explorer can be used set the default version of Altium that will be used when opening the library files as follows:

Select a file > Right Click > Open with > Select the desired version of Altium

Check the Always use this app . . . option to set the default app.

That's It !

Failed to Find parts in the database

The "Failed to Find" parts message will appear when you select "Update parameters from database" if one or more parts are not found in the database library.

Select the Create Log Option to find the parts that were not found.

Tips:

Run the Update then open the "Database Messages.txt" file in your project folder.

The Reference Designators are shown for the "Failed to Match " parts.

In the schematic open the symbol for the Ref/Des and take note of the Design Item ID.

Then look for the matching ID in the Parts database. 

Tip: Do not delete records from a database, then expect Altium to find the Part :)

That's It !

Parts Drag and Drop

Parts is optimized for speed, the application is up and running in 1 second on a fast PC.

Parts was developed by a professional Altium PCB designer who wanted an easier and faster way to create components.

If you are looking for a simple and fast way to create parts or you need to maintain Altium Database libraries, then take Parts for a test drive.

Notes: 

The Parts Drag and Drop feature supports Digi-Key and Mouser if the Country Locations are set to English Countries such as USA, Canada, United Kingdom or International (USD).

Digi-Key example

You may need to select Mouser International if you are outside of the United States.

You can select and drag parametric data from any web page to the Parts Frontend fields. 

Related Links:

Make Like. Resistors, Capacitors or Inductors in 15 seconds or less.

Download Parts

That's it !