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  • Import Guide

  • Altium
  • Cadence Allegro
  • Cadence OrCAD
  • CircuitStudio
  • CR-8000
  • DesignSpark PCB
  • DipTrace
  • Eagle
  • Easy-PC
  • eCADSTAR
  • ExpressPCB Plus
  • Autodesk Fusion
  • KiCad (V6 and later)
  • KiCad (V4 and V5)
  • KiCad (pre V4)
  • Mentor DXDesigner
  • Mentor PADS
  • PCB123
  • Proteus
  • Pulsonix
  • SnapMagic Search (.snap)
  • TARGET3001! (V20 and later)

SnapMagic Search Import Guide

Altium

Most Altium files are saved in the native format (.IntLib) however you may occasionally run into cases where they're saved as .lia. After unzipping the file, check the extension of the file you downloaded and follow the relevant instructions below.

Import Steps (.IntLib)

Follow these steps to import symbols & footprints into Altium Designer using the .intlib format:

  1. Double-click the downloaded .intlib file or drag & drop the downloaded .intlib file to the Altium window.
  2. A pop-up window will appear. You have a choice to Extract Sources or Install Library.

Extract Sources will allow you to open the library into the Projects window as an Integrated Library project.


Install Library will install the library and add it to your Libraries Panel.

Import Steps (.lia)

Before import, make sure the P-CAD importer is installed. To do so, follow these instructions here.

Follow these steps to import symbols & footprints into Altium Designer using the .lia format:

  1. Open Altium
  2. Drag the .lia file into Altium. This will invoke the P-CAD Import Wizard.
  3. Click Next until you reach the Current Layer Mapping window.
  4. If present, map the layers as follows:

    • For Layer '10', choose: Mechanical Layer 1
    • For Layer '20', choose: Mechanical Layer 13
    • For Layer '21', choose: Mechanical Layer 15
  5. Follow the remaining prompts to complete the import

FAQ for Altium Import

The footprint I'm using has board cutouts. Why? What layer are they on?

If a footprint has non-circular plated through-holes (ex: slots), we export them as board cutouts. If you follow the instructions above, these cutouts will appear on Mechanical Layer 1. When manufacturing your design, please ensure that you send gerber files for Mechanical Layer 1 to your PCB manufacturer.

Why do slotted holes appear round on the PCB footprint I downloaded?

All SnapMagic Search parts have slots represented on the cutout layer (Mechanical Layer 1 as per the instructions above). This cutout will override the round hole shown on the footprint, thereby generating the desired results.

You can manually modify the slotted holes size and shape to be defined as slots by following these steps:

    1. Double-click on the pad to show the Properties
    2. Under Hole information, change Round to Slot
    3. Adjust the length appropriately

Read more about slotted holes here

Why can't I change the mechanical layers in the Current Layer Mapping window?

In some versions of Altium, the mouse input doesn't work in the dropdown. If this happens, use your keyboard to change the dropdown value instead. To see how, please refer to this video.

I got a "Design file not recognized" error. How can I fix this?"

This happens when you try to import a P-CAD library file into the P-CAD Design Files window. To fix this, just click Next on that window to get to the P-CAD Library import window.

What should I do if Layer 10, 21, or 21 is not present?

If the layer is not present, simply ignore this step. That means that there is no information to import on that layer.

Cadence Allegro

Import Steps for Cadence Allegro V16 & V17

  1. Simply double-click on the .dra file to open it in Allegro.

If your footprint has slotted holes, please read how to import them here

Import Steps for Cadence Allegro Versions before V16

  1. Add files to your padstack path (See How)
  2. Double-click allegro-builder.bat to run the script

First time importing a part from SnapMagic Search?

Make sure you have completed the first-time setup tasks (See How)

FAQ for Cadence Allegro Import

What if the batch file won’t run on my machine?

Footprints can also be imported manually. The second half of the tutorial video above also demonstrates these steps.

1. Add files to your padstack path

2. Import pad shapes

Note: some parts don’t contain pad shapes. This step can be skipped if no .psx files exist.

For each pad shape script file (*.psx) in the .zip file:

  1. In Allegro, select File > Script
  2. In the Scripting window, click Browse
  3. In the file browser window, change File of Type to All Files (*.*)
  4. Select the file ending in .psx, then click Open.
  5. In the Scripting window, click Replay.

3. Import padstacks

For each of the pad designer script files (*_pad.scr) in the .zip file:

  1. From the Windows Start Menu, navigate to the Cadence application folder, then select PCB Editor Utilities > Pad Designer
  2. In the Pad Designer window, select File > Script
  3. In the Scripting window, click Browse
  4. In the file browser window, change "File of Type" to "Script Files" (*.scr)
  5. Select a file ending in "_pad.scr", then click Open
  6. In the Scripting window, click Replay

4. Import package

  1. In Allegro, select File > Script
  2. In the Scripting window, click Browse
  3. Select the file ending in "_pkg.scr" for the part downloaded from SnapMagic Search, then click Open
  4. In the Scripting window, click Replay

How should I handle multiple installations of Cadence Allegro?

If you have multiple installations of Cadence Allegro on your machine, it may be necessary to use the Cadence SPB Switch Release utility to ensure environment variables are properly set.

  1. From the Start menu, choose Programs, then choose Cadence SPB Switch Release
  2. From the list in the Select Release frame, select the release version you want to switch to. Any changes to environment variables will appear in the Env Changes list.
  3. Click OK to make the switch

How do I edit the padstack path?

  1. In Allegro, select Setup > User Preferences
  2. In Categories, select Paths > Library
  3. In Category : Library, click ... after padpath
  4. The Items window shows where you should place a copy of the downloaded .zip archive file contents.
  5. Restart Allegro upon making changes to the padpath settings

Note: Frequent users may want to create a new path for each download to store padstacks.

I’m using an older version of Allegro and it’s repeatedly asking to import the padstack.

If this happens, simply close the command window.

I encountered an error stating "E- Command not found: newdrawfillin ..." while trying to run the *_pkg.scr file

This error indicates that you must point the Allegro "scriptpath" to the downloaded files. Directions to update Allegro scriptpath

  1. In Allegro, select Setup > User Preferences
  2. In Categories, select Paths > Library
  3. In Category : Library, click ... after scriptpath
  4. The scriptpath Items window shows where Allegro looks to find script files
  5. Place a copy of the downloaded .zip archive file contents in one of the paths in the scriptpath
  6. Restart Allegro upon making changes to the padpath settings

My Allegro footprint imported, but the pads are missing.

This error indicates that the *.pad files have not been created successfully or Allegro cannot locate the *.pad files at any location in its pad path. Follow these steps to troubleshoot this issue:

  1. Verify the *.pad files have been created successfully during the import process
    • Each *_pad.scr in the downloaded *.zip file will create a *.pad file after successful execution
    • If the *.pad files were not generated by the allegro-builder.bat file, follow the instructions above under "What if the batch file won't run on my machine?" to manually create the *.pad files
  2. Verify that Allegro can find the *.pad files in its padpath
    • Follow the instructions above under "How do I edit the padstack path?" to point Allegro to the where the *.pad files are stored.

What are the first-time setup tasks?

After you download your first part on SnapMagic Search, you need to update your Windows PATH environment variable to point to the Allegro V17 executables.

Note: This step requires administrative access to the computer. Those without administrative access should follow the manual import steps detailed above.

  1. Find the folder that contains the Allegro executables located at [Allegro V17 installation path]/tools/bin
  2. Copy this file path to the clipboard for later use
  3. Go to the Windows start menu and search for Control Panel
  4. Double click on System within the control panel
  5. Click on Advanced system settings on the left hand side of the screen
  6. Click on the Environment Variables button
  7. Select the column labeled Path in the System Variables table at the bottom of screen
  8. Click the Edit.. button
  9. Click New to add a new folder to your system's path
  10. Paste the file path from Step 1 into the new slot
  11. Click OK to save the environment variables

Why is this first-time step required?

The automated batch file included with the exported Allegro V17 files relies on Windows’ ability to execute allegro scripts from the command line from any location in the file system. The location of the allegro executable files changed from Allegro V16 to V17 and Windows cannot locate these files without being pointed to the right location.

OrCAD Capture

Import Steps

Follow these steps to import into OrCAD Capture:

  1. Select File > Import Design.
  2. Select the EDIF tab
  3. For the Open field, click the Browse... button, and select the .edf file you downloaded
  4. For the Configuration file field, click the Browse... button, then select the EDIF2CAP.CFG file included in the .zip folder
  5. Click Ok
  6. Click File > Open > Design...
  7. Navigate into the downloaded folder. Select Files of type to All Files (*.*)
  8. Select the .olb file generated in the same folder and click Open.

CircuitStudio

Most CircuitStudio files are saved in the native format .intLib. However, you may occasionally run into cases where they're saved as .lia. After unzipping the file, check the extension of the file you downloaded and follow the relevant instructions below.

For Native format (.intlib):

  1. Double-click the downloaded .intlib file or drag & drop the downloaded .intlib file into the CircuitStudio window.
  2. A pop-up window will appear. You have two choices: Extract Sources or Install Library.

Extract Sources will allow you to open the library into the Projects window as an Integrated Library project.


Install Library will install the library and add it to your Libraries Panel.

For P-CAD format (.lia):

Follow these steps to import symbols & footprints into CircuitStudio:

  1. Go to File > New Project > Integrated Library
  2. Go to File > Import, and choose P-CAD Libraries
  3. Select the file downloaded from SnapMagic Search and click Open
  4. Click on Save in the pop-up notification

CR-8000

Follow these steps to import into CR-8000

Extract files to your preferred path

  1. Extract the .zip file
  2. Double click on the .bat file to run the batch file and choose option 2 for CR-8000 exporter.
  3. The .bat file will generate the following files in the CR folder
    • .ftp: Footprint, Padstack, Pad information
    • .smb: Schematic symbol
    • .pkg: Package information of library
    • .prt: Part, Pin Assignment, Pin Function

To import the symbol

  • Option 1: Go to generated CR folder, double click on .smb file to open symbol.

  • Option 2: Open Symbol Editor Go to File ⟶ Open Library, browse to the CR folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file, and select .smb file.

To import the Footprint, Part, Package information

  1. Open Component Editor
  2. Drag the files generated from the batch run (.ftp, .pkg, .prt) to the Component Editor.
  3. To open the footprint select Footprint from the drop-down, and click the Footprint on the right.
  4. To check the part information select Part from the drop-down, and click the Part on the right

DesignSpark PCB

Follow these steps to import into DesignSpark PCB:

Extract files to your preferred path

  1. Extract the .zip file
  2. In DesignSpark PCB, go to File > Libraries or click the Libraries icon on the File bar.

To import the symbol

  1. Click on the Schematic Symbols tab
  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Lib... or choose an existing library that you have
  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library
  4. Click on Add File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  5. Select the .dsl file
  6. Select the default Technology File

To import the footprint

  1. Click on the PCB Symbols
  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Lib... or choose an existing library that you have
  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library
  4. Click on Add File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  5. Select the .dsl file and click Open
  6. Select the default Technology File (Double Sided)

To import the part

  1. Click on the Components tab
  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Lib... or choose an existing library that you have
  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library
  4. Click on Add File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  5. Select the .dsl file
  6. Close the Library Manager
  7. Go to your Schematic or PCB Design
  8. From the Menu bar go to Add > Component (F3) and select the component from your library

DipTrace

Follow these steps to import into DipTrace:

Import Symbols

  1. Launch DipTrace Launcher.
  2. Select Component Editor
  3. From the main menu click Library and select Open
  4. Select the .eli file downloaded from SnapMagic Search and click Open
  5. Use the Select Component menu on the left pane of the window to search for the imported symbol and double-click to open.

Import Footprints

  1. Launch DipTrace Launcher.
  2. Select Pattern Editor.
  3. From the main menu click Pattern and select Insert from Another Library...
  4. In the Insert Patterns windows, click on the drop-down menu for Libraries and select Other Libraries.
  5. Choose the library you downloaded from SnapMagic Search, then click on the results that shows up in the Components section and click Insert to open it.

Eagle

Follow these steps to import into Eagle:

  1. Open Eagle and go to the Control Panel
  2. Expand Libraries and you’ll see the lbr folder
  3. Locate the part you’ve downloaded from SnapMagic Search and drag it to the lbr folder in Eagle’s control panel
  4. You’ll now see the new part displayed under the lbr folder, right click and select use
  5. The part is now ready to be used in a schematic or board

Tip: To better organize your parts in Eagle, you can right-click on the lbr folder and create a new ‘SnapMagic Search’ folder to store the parts you’ve downloaded from SnapMagic Search

If your footprint has slotted holes, please read how to import them here

Easy-PC

Follow these steps to import into Easy-PC

Extract files to your preferred path

  1. Extract the .zip file
  2. In Easy-PC, go to File > Libraries or click the Libraries icon on the File bar.

To import the symbol

  1. Click on the Schematic Symbols tab
  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Lib... or choose an existing library that you have
  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library
  4. Click on Add File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  5. Select the .epl file
  6. Select the default Technology File

To import the footprint

  1. Click on the PCB Symbols
  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Lib... or choose an existing library that you have
  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library
  4. Click on Add File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  5. Select the .epl file and click Open
  6. Select the default Technology File (Double Sided)

To import the part

  1. Click on the Components tab
  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Lib... or choose an existing library that you have
  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library
  4. Click on Add File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  5. Select the .epl file
  6. Close the Library Manager
  7. Go to your Schematic or PCB Design
  8. From the Menu bar go to Add > Component (F3) and select the component from your library

eCADSTAR

Follow these steps to import into eCADSTAR

  • The eCADSTAR uses the tool eCSLibMerge.exe to merge a zip file containing library ASCII data into the user’s library.

Note: For eCADSTAR to consider .zip for library import, version.bin must be at the top-level directory. If you unzip the directory, select version.bin and folder to zip it again, instead of zipping the whole directory.

To import the Library

  1. Open eCSLibMerge.exe select the .zip file you downloaded.
  2. eCSLibMerge.exe will merge the zip file containing library data into the user’s library as specified within the Product Settings dialog of eCADSTAR.
  3. Open eCADSTAR Library Editor Go to File → Configuration → Product Settings.
  4. In the Product Settings, go to the Library. It will contain the Location of the path where all the libraries will be merged.
  5. To check the imported library, In eCADSTAR Library Editor go to File → Open Library, select the library path as mentioned in Product Settings.
  6. Use the search bar on the left pane of the window (Library Searcher) to search for the imported part.

Note: eCSLibMerge.exe is located in the bin folder of the eCADSTAR installation (eCADSTAR/eCADSTAR 2021.0/bin/).

ExpressPCB Plus

Follow these steps to import symbols & footprints into ExpressPCB Plus:

Import Symbols

  1. Launch ExpressSCH Plus.
  2. Click on Component > Component & symbol Manager
  3. Click on Import Eagle Part
  4. Select the .lbr file downloaded from SnapMagic Search and click Open
  5. In the success popup click OK
  6. Click on Done

Import Footprints

  1. Launch ExpressPCB Plus.
  2. Open a new or existing project
  3. Click on File > Import Eagle File
  4. Select the .lbr file downloaded from SnapMagic Search and click Open
  5. In the success popup click OK

Autodesk Fusion

Follow these steps to import symbols & footprints into Autodesk Fusion:

Import Symbols and Footprints

  1. Launch Autodesk Fusion.
  2. From the main menu, next to the Data Panel, click on File
  3. Click on Open and then Open from my computer
  4. Select the .lbr file downloaded from SnapMagic Search and click Open
  5. The library will be loaded and from the Device tab, you will be able to see the symbol and the footprint, double-click to open them.

Note: If you could only download a footprint, go to the Footprints tab and double-click on the footprint to open it.

KiCad (V6 and later)

Import Steps for Kicad (V6 and later)

Import Symbols

Using the *.kicad_sym file:

  1. Extract the content of the downloaded *.zip file.
  2. In KiCad, go to Preferences.
  3. Click on Manage Symbol Libraries.
  4. On the Global Libraries tab, click on Browse Libraries (the small folder icon)
  5. Select the .kicad_sym file, then click Open.
  6. The library will appear, click OK.
  7. Click on Symbol Editor.
  8. Type on the filter search field, and navigate to the symbol you imported.
    Double-click over it to open the file.

Import Footprints

Using the *.kicad_mod file:

  1. Extract the content of the downloaded *.zip file.
  2. In KiCad, go to Preferences.
  3. Click on Manage Footprint Libraries.
  4. On the Global Libraries tab, click on Browse Libraries (the small folder icon)
  5. Navigate to the Folder where the .kicad_mod file is located. Then click Select Folder.

    6. Note: You will not normally see the .kicad_mod file on this step because you need to select the folder where it is located.

  6. The library will appear, click OK.
  7. Click on Footprint Editor.
  8. Type on the filter search field, and navigate to the footprint you imported.
    Double-click over it to open the file.

KiCad (V4 and V5)

Import Steps For KiCad (V4)

Import Symbols and Footprints

  1. Extract the content of the downloaded .zip file
  2. In KiCad, go to Tools > Open Eeschema
  3. Select Preferences > Component Libraries
  4. In the Component library files section, click Add
  5. Select the .lib library file
  6. Go to Tools > Open PcbNew
  7. Click Preferences > Footprint Libraries Wizard
  8. Follow the steps in the wizard to select and import the footprint library (.mod file)

Tip: If you can't find the footprint after import, please try these steps:

  1. Select Preferences > Footprint Libraries Manager
  2. In PCB Library Tables click Append Library
  3. Select the Legacy type
  4. In the library path section, navigate to the location where you previously extracted the ZIP contents (where the .mod file should be), then copy and paste the library path
  5. Select a nickname for your library and click OK

Import Steps for Kicad (V5)

Import Symbols

Using the *.lib file:

  1. Extract the content of the downloaded *.zip file.
  2. In KiCad, go to Tools > Edit Schematic Symbols.
  3. Click on Preferences > Manage Symbol Libraries.
  4. On the Global Libraries tab, click on Browse Libraries (the small folder icon)
  5. Select the *.lib file. Then click Open.
  6. The library will appear, click OK.
  7. Type on the filter search field, and navigate to the symbol you imported. Double-click over it to open the file.

Import Footprints

Using the *.kicad_mod file:

  1. Extract the content of the downloaded *.zip file.
  2. In KiCad, go to Tools > Edit PCB Footprints.
  3. Click on Preferences > Manage Footprint Libraries.
  4. On the Global Libraries tab, click on Browse Libraries (the small folder icon)
  5. Navigate to the Folder where the *.kicad_mod file is located. Then click Open, and the library will appear.
  6. In the table, make sure that the Plugin Type is set to KiCad. Then click OK.

    7. Note: If the path doesn't have the same name, you can rename it as the part.

  7. Type on the filter search field, and navigate to the footprint you imported. Double-click over it to open the file.

Using the *.mod file:

  1. Follow the same steps above from step 1 to step 4.
  2. In the table, make sure that the Plugin Type is set to Legacy. Then click OK.
  3. Toggle the search tree on, and navigate to the footprint you imported. Double-click over it to open the file.

KiCad (pre V4)

Import Steps For Older Versions of KiCad

Import Symbols

  1. Launch Eeschema.
  2. Select Preferences > Library.
  3. In the from... window, in the User Defined Search Path area, click Add.
  4. In the Default Path for Libraries windows, navigate to the location where your previously extracted the ZIP contents, then click Select Folder.
  5. In the Path type window, click No (unless you use project-specific libraries).
  6. In the from... window, in the Component Library Files area, click Add.
  7. In the Library files: window, select the LIB file, then click Open. The symbol now shows in the Component Library Files list.
  8. In the from... window, click OK.

Import Footprints

  1. Launch Pcbnew.
  2. Select Preferences > Library.
  3. In the from... window, in the User defined search paths area, click Add.
  4. In the Default Path for Libraries windows, navigate to the location where your previously extracted the ZIP contents, then click Select Folder.
  5. In the Path type window, click No (unless you use project-specific libraries).
  6. In the from... window, in the Component Library Files area, click Add.
  7. In the Footprint library files window, select the MOD file, then click Open. The footprint now shows in the Footprint library files list.
  8. In the from... window, click OK.

FAQ for KiCad Import

Why do slotted holes appear round on the PCB footprint I downloaded?

All SnapMagic Search parts have slots represented on the Edge.Cuts layer. To be able to find the real shapes of the slotted holes, please select View > Drawing Mode > Sketch Pads.

Technically, support for these cutouts outlines does not exist in KiCad but it works fine and board manufacturers will understand that this is a cutout in the gerber files. However, you should tell your board house that the information on the gerber file (containing the Edge.Cuts layer) needs to be milled from the board.

Read more about slotted holes here

Why can't i find the footprint after import?

  1. Select Preferences > Footprint Libraries Manager
  2. In PCB Library Tables click Append Library
  3. Select the Legacy type
  4. In the library path section, navigate to the location where you previously extracted the ZIP contents (where the .mod file should be), then copy and paste the library path
  5. Select a nickname for your library and click OK

DXDesigner

To import parts

  1. Select File > Import > PADS Logic
  2. Go to the Libraries tab
  3. Click the Add.. button and navigate to the *.p file included in your download
  4. Click Translate

PADS

Extract files to your preferred path

  1. Extract the .zip file
  2. Start PADS Layout
  3. Select File > Library
  4. Browse to your preferred library from the drop-down menu, or create a new library if you wish

To import the symbol

  1. Select the CAE Decals option
  2. Click Import... and browse to the extracted folder and select the .c library file

To import the footprint

  1. Select the PCB Decals option
  2. Click Import... and browse to the extracted folder and select the .d library file

To import the part

  1. Select the Parts option
  2. Click Import... and browse to the extracted folder and select the .p library file

How to Link a 3D STEP file to a footprint in PADS layout

  1. Import the footprint and part linkage file (*.d and *.p)
  2. Place the footprint on a PCB (Via netlist import or ECO mode)
  3. Open the 3D viewer by going to View > PADS 3D
  4. Right click on the footprint and select Edit Decal
  5. Because the 3D viewer is open, a window will pop up titled 'Align 3D Models.' Under "Parts mapped to selected model" select the part you just added to the board
  6. Click Import and navigate to the STEP file
  7. Adjust alignments as necessary
  8. Go to File > Exit Decal Editor to go back to the board view

PCB123

Follow these steps to import into PCB123:

  1. Simply double-click on the .snapeda file and it'll open automatically in PCB123

Tip: Additionally, you can import by going to File > Import > SnapEDA... and select the .snapeda file you downloaded.

Proteus

Import Steps

Follow these steps to import symbols & footprints into Proteus:

  1. Click Schematic Capture.
  2. Click on Library > Import Parts.
  3. Click Select File. Browse for the .pdif file then click Open.
  4. Click Import Part. Follow the prompts then click Close.

Note: This only works with Proteus 8.9. To learn how to import watch this video.

Pulsonix

Follow these steps to import into Pulsonix:

Extract files to your preferred path

  1. Extract the .zip file
  2. In Pulsonix, go to Setup > Libraries

To import the symbol

  1. Click on the Schematic Symbols tab
  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Library...
  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library
  4. Click on Import and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  5. Select the .plx file

To import the footprint

  1. Click on the PCB Footprints tab
  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Library...
  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library
  4. Click on Import and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  5. Select the .plx file and click Open
  6. Check the box User Layer Mapping and click OK
  7. On the new window, check Use Mapping File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  8. Open layer_mapping.map and click OK

To import the part

  1. Click on the Parts tab
  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Library...
  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library
  4. Click on Import and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file
  5. Select the .plx file
  6. Set technology to [None]

SnapMagic Search (.snap)

Follow these steps to Place Part / Add to Library to your CAD tool:

Installation

  1. Download App here.
  2. Extract the downloaded SnapEDA Setup.zip file
  3. Go to the extracted folder and Double-click the SnapEDA Setup.exe to start the installation
  4. After the installation, you can now use the SnapMagic Search desktop app

Download & Search via SnapMagic Search App

  1. Launch SnapMagic Search launcher.
  2. Type in keyword on the top right of the App screen and click Search.
  3. Click the desired part and select CAD tool where you want to place part/add to library
  4. Select whether you want to Place Part or Add to Library and wait for the CAD tool to open
  5. You can now place the part or add it to the desired library!

Download & Search using SnapMagic Search site

  1. Go to SnapMagic Search site.
  2. Search and Go to any part page.
  3. Click download
  4. Select Place Part or Add to Library as format
  5. Wait for the SnapApp to open and select whether you want to Place Part or Add to Library and wait for the CAD tool to open

Download & Search using Distributor / Supplier site

  1. Go to Distributor / Supplier site.
  2. Look for SnapMagic Search Button (Symbols, Footprints, 3D Model)
  3. Click download and follow the instruction
  4. Select Place Part or Add to Library as format
  5. Wait for the SnapApp to open and select whether you want to Place Part or Add to Library and wait for the CAD tool to open

TARGET3001! (V20 and later)

Follow these steps to import into Target3001!:

  1. Download the Symbol and Footprint in Target3001! format from SnapMagic Search.
  2. Once the downloaded, the part will automatically appear on your cursor to place it in the schematic.

    3. Note: if the file is not automatically recognized by your Target3001!, follow the steps of this article.

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