How is the comment field used in Altium?
The Comment field is a child parameter object of a schematic component (part). It is used to uniquely identify each placed part to distinguish it from all other parts placed in all the schematic sheets in the project. The Comment is configured when the parent component part object is placed.
Where is the parameter dialog in Altium Designer?
After placement, the Parameter dialog can be accessed by: Double-clicking on the placed comment object. Placing the cursor over the comment object, right-clicking then choosing Properties from the context menu. During placement, the Parameter mode of the Properties panel can be accessed by pressing the Tab key.
How to rotate the parameter string in Altium?
Click and drag the parameter string, use the Spacebar and Shift+Spacebar keys to rotate it in 90° steps, and then click to confirm its new position/orientation. See Parameter String Positioning below for information on component parameter Autopositioning and related Properties panel options.
Where to find deleted components in Altium Designer 21?
If the Properties panel is already active, select an object in the design space. If a component used in a design (or managed schematic sheet) has been deleted, this will be indicated at the bottom of the General tab in the Properties panel by the associated ‘Deleted’ icon.
How to annotate physical components in Altium Designer 21?
After launching the Tools » Annotation » Annotate Schematics command, parts with the parameter QuadOrGate = Package1 will be packaged into the same physical component and those that have the parameter QuadOrGate = Package2 will be packaged together separately.
Where do I find the properties panel in Altium?
The Properties panel is accessed by double-clicking on an object, or by right-clicking on an object and choosing Properties from the context menu. If the Properties panel is already active, select an object in the design space.