Storing Components in Catalog

This task shows you how to store components in catalog.
The scenario is slightly different whether you want to store a component or a cable.

Store a component

  1. With the component you want to store in the catalog displayed, click the Store Schematic Device button .

    The Device Storage dialog box displays.

  2. Make sure the Object to store option is set to Component.

  3. Select the component in the detail sheet:
    The name of the component is displayed in the Device Selection frame.

  4. Browse to select the catalog of interest.

  5. Use the drop-down list to select a family.

    The light turns to green.

  6. Optionally, if a mapping has been defined, check the Use catalog/electrical objects predefined mapping.
    Refer to Electrical Mapping settings.

  7. Click OK to validate the entries made.

Store a cable

  1. In any Electrical Connectivity Diagram document, click the Store Schematic Device button .

    The Device Storage dialog box displays.

  2. Make sure the Object to store option is set to Cable.

  3. Click the File Selection button :

    A dialog box opens.

  4. Select the cable definition document (CATProduct).

    The name of the document is displayed in the Device Selection frame.

  5. Browse to select the catalog of interest.

  6. Use the drop-down list to select a family.

    The light turns to green.

  7. Optionally, if a mapping has been defined, check the Use catalog/electrical objects predefined mapping.
    Refer to Electrical Mapping settings.

  8. Click OK to validate the entries made.

If your Electrical Connectivity Diagrams document is a new one or has been modified, you will not be allowed to store a schematic component (this option is disabled) but only a cable:
An alternative is to use the Catalog Editor if you need to create the structure of your catalog. See Storing Objects in a Catalog.