Creating a Part Alias

A part may come with several speed ratings or be made by several manufacturers. If all the variations have a common graphic and PCB footprint, you may not have the time and space to create and store a different library part for each variation. Instead, create a single library part and assign it multiple aliases.

To create a part alias

1. In the project manager, select the design (.OLB) file.
2. From the Design menu, choose New Part.
   The New Part Properties dialog box opens.
3. Click the Part Aliases button.
   The Part Aliases dialog box opens.
4. Click the New button.
   The New Aliases dialog box opens.
5. Specify the name of the alias and click OK.
6. Click OK, as needed, to dismiss the remaining open dialog boxes.

To add or update a part alias

1. Select a part.
2. In the Package Properties section of the Property Sheet pane, click the Update button next to the Part Aliases field.
   The Update Alias dialog box opens.
   
3. Click the plus icon.
   A new row appears.
4. Specify a new alias and click the green check mark button to add this alias.
5. Click the Apply button.