General Tab (Edit Component)
Use the General tab to specify a name and all parameter values for the component. You can also set up component dialog boxes, have a symbol created for the component, assign an existing symbol from a symbol library, and edit the symbol (You must exit the component editor to edit the symbol.) The symbol preview window at the bottom of the dialog box updates to reflect your changes.
Component Area
Use the Component area to enter a Namefor the component. The Original library path and name displays below the Name. If the Setup Dialog button is present, you can design and add a custom dialog box for the component using the Component Dialog Wizard. Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box, where you can add, edit, or remove default or local properties and values.
If you remove a Quantity property to which a symbol pin was associated, when you click OK, a dialog box displays informing you that “The pins of the referenced symbol do not match the current component terminals and properties.” at which time you can choose to adjust the current symbol (or a clone of the current symbol if another component is using the same symbol), or to autogenerate a symbol consistent with the edited component properties.
Symbol Area
Use the Symbolarea to choose an existing symbol for elements in the current design from a drop-down list, and display a picture of the currently selected symbol. You can choose any symbol that has an equal or greater number of pins than the component specified in the ComponentName field. You can also Auto-create a symbol.
The component's library of origin displays beneath the component display in the Symbol area; if the component is local to this Project, that message is displayed. Click Select to open Select Definition dialog box. You can then to choose a definition for the symbol from a list. Click Edit to modify the symbol. A confirmation message displays with a reminder that the Component and Definition editors will close, and that all changes will then be saved if you continue. Click Clear at any time to clear all selections and displays in the Symbol area.
Model Area
Use the Model area to choose the current model used by the selected component from a drop-down list; the model text also displays. Click 
to display the Select Definition dialog box. Use this dialog box to add a new model to the drop-down list. A confirmation message displays with a reminder that the Component and Definition editors will close, and that all changes will be saved if you choose to continue. Click Edit to edit the current model. Select Clear to remove the currently selected model from the drop-down list.
Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box, or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving any changes.