Manufacturer Part Properties

The Manufacturer part properties dialog box is common to the properties of a manufacturer part stored in the catalog and the properties of a component of the current electrical project.

To open Manufacturer part properties, do one of the following:
  • Click Manufacturer parts management > Properties > Properties Tab .
  • Click Symbol Properties > Manufacturer part and circuits tab > Properties .

General

Option Description
Reference A code identifying the manufacturer part.
Manufacturer The name of the manufacturer or brand of the device.
Class The class to which the equipment belongs. To modify the class that the manufacturer part belongs to, click ... and select the class.
Library Select the library in which the manufacturer part is stored.
Type There are several types:
  • Base manufacturer part type is an element with a graphic representation in a drawing with device terminal numbers displayed. Example: a circuit breaker.
  • Auxiliary manufacturer part type is an element with a graphic representation in a drawing that is a child to a Base. Example: a contact.
  • Accessory manufacturer part type is an element without a graphic representation that is a child to a Base or Auxiliary. Example: a label.
  • Other types for specific devices.
Article Number Internal information managed by the user.
External ID Lets you link an element with the corresponding one in an external application.
Exclude from the bill of materials Select if you want to hide this manufacturer part in the bill of materials. In the report properties, activate the filter named Hide excluded BOM. This option propagates in the manufacturer part properties associated with a component of the project. It also propagates in the 3D part or assembly properties.
Series The manufacturer parts are grouped by series such as TESYS in the Schneider catalog.
Data Sheet Lets you assign a link to the manufacturer part. This link can be a file such as Instructions for use or Technical specifications or an Internet link. To create the link, click ... and select the file or enter the Web address. Click Open to open the link.
Mark Root Lets the root mark be used when you create a component. If no value is entered, the root associated with the class is used.
Description Lets you enter a description in all languages managed by the software. The specific icon allows you to open the language selector.
Commercial Reference The commercial number. You can use an internal reference or the range of the device, for example. Enter the value in all languages managed by the software. The specific icon allows you to open the language selector.

Supplier

Option Description
Supplier name Enter the supplier name.
Stock number Enter the stock number of the supplier.

Information

Option Description
Creator Displays the origin of the object.
  • System: provided with the software installation
  • User: created by a user
  • Modified system: provided with the software installation and modified by the user
Created By Displays the name of the user who created the object.
Creation Date Displays the date of the creation of the object.
Modified By Displays the name of the user who modified the object.
Modification Date Displays the date of the modification of the object.

Illustration

This section allows you to assign a specific symbol to the manufacturer part. Click ... to open the selector corresponding to the different symbols.

Option Description
Line diagram Assigns a line diagram symbol to the manufacturer part.
Scheme Assigns a schematic symbol to the manufacturer part.
3D Part Assigns a 3D part or assembly to the manufacturer part used for the 3D layout.
2D Footprint Assigns a 2D footprint symbol to the manufacturer part used for the 2D cabinet layout.
Connection Label Assigns a connection label symbol to the manufacturer part.
Printed Circuit Board Assigns a PCB symbol to the manufacturer part.
Terminal Type Lets you define the symbol of terminal type, associated with this manufacturer part that can be used to generate the terminal strip drawings. To use this symbol, select Insert custom symbol in the Terminal strip drawing configuration. This value propagates to all components of the electrical project using this manufacturer part.
Terminal Strip Symbol Lets you define the terminal strip symbol, associated with this manufacturer part that can be used to generate the terminal strip drawings. To use this symbol, select Insert custom symbol in the Terminal strip drawing configuration. This value propagates to all components of the electrical project using this manufacturer part.

Size

Option Description
Width Indicates the width of the manufacturer part (used in 2D or 3D layout).
Height Indicates the height of the manufacturer part (used in 2D or 3D layout).
Depth Indicates the depth of the manufacturer part (used in 2D or 3D layout).
Weight Indicates the weight of the manufacturer part. The weight propagates to the Mass properties of the 3D assembly associated with the component on which you assign the manufacturer part. For the components that are cut, like the rails or the ducts, the weight is automatically calculated according to the Depth value used in the cabinet layout.

Use/ Control

Enter electrical data for the manufacturer part. These values are used as criteria to find the manufacturer part.

Manufacturer Data

The manufacturer data displayed in this section depends on the Class you select in the General section. Enter the different values for these data.