The Components Tab

The Components tab in the Component Libraries window allows you to browse and select schematic components from the available elements libraries. The installed libraries are listed alphabetically in hierarchical folders grouped by component function. For example, the Dedicated Elements library expands as shown.

Individual elements are designated by icons next to the element abbreviation and name.

Right-clicking a component opens a shortcut menu where you can choose to:

• add the component to the Favorites folder
• place the component on a schematic
• view component help

The Component tab includes a Favorites folder and a Most Recently Used folder. These folders help provide quick access to components. Elements used in the current project are listed under Project Components.