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Multicap 9 User Guide 7-1
Chapter 7
Components
This chapter introduces you to the underlying structure and organization of the Multicap 9
component database. It also explains how to access the database for parts and how to search
the database for information.
Some of the features described in this chapter may not be available in your edition of
Multicap 9. Such features have an icon in the column next to their description. Refer to the
release notes for a list of the features in your edition.
The following are described in this chapter.
Subject Page No.
Structure of the Component Database
Database Levels
Classification of Components in the Database
7-2
7-2
7-3
Locating Components in the Database
Browsing for Components
Searching for Components
7-4
7-4
7-4
Types of Information Stored for Components
Pre-Defined Fields
User Fields
7-6
7-7
7-7
Managing the Database
Filtering Displayed Components
Managing Families
Modifying User Field Titles
Deleting Components
Copying Components
Saving Placed Components
Moving Components Between Databases
Displaying Database Information
Editing Components
7-8
7-9
7-10
7-11
7-12
7-13
7-15
7-15
7-16
7-16
Converting 2001 or V7 Databases 7-17