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Insert footprints from an equipment list
This tool lists data extracted from your equipment list, finds the appropriate
panel symbol by querying the footprint_lookup.mdb, and inserts the panel
footprint at your pick point. Each line or record in the equipment list represents
a single entry into the Panel Equipment in {file name} dialog box for schematic
component selection. The quantity for a selected catalog number is not
supported.
Insert footprints from an equipment list
1 Click Panel tab ➤ Insert Component Footprints panel ➤ Insert
Footprints drop-down ➤ Equipment List.
2 Browse to and select your equipment list.
3 Select the sheet name if prompted.
4 Define the settings for the equipment list on the Settings dialog box. This
includes assigning column numbers to data categories, such as
Manufacturer, Catalog, and Installation.
5 Click OK on the Settings dialog box. The equipment is displayed in the
Panel equipment in {file name} dialog box.
6 Select an item and click Insert.
■ AutoCAD Electrical takes the manufacturer attribute value (MFG) and
finds a table in the footprint_lookup.mdb file with this name.
■ AutoCAD Electrical queries this specific vendor table using the catalog
attribute value (CAT) of the selected entry and returns the block name
from the matched record.
■ The Insert Footprint command starts and prompts for the insertion
point for the footprint block.
7 Pick the insertion point and orientation.
■ The values from the equipment list are copied to the footprint
representation.
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