Mapping out Components: Creating a Schematic Symbol in Altium Designer

When creating a schematic symbol, one of your first tasks will be creating a component symbol. Learn how to map out a component in the Schematic Library Editor by creating and configuring the component, adding pins, and creating graphics.

0:00 Intro
0:05 Creating and Saving a Schematic Library
0:32 Schematic Library Panel
1:02 Creating a Component
1:25 Updating Component Description and Name
2:10 Adding and Modifying Outputs
3:59 Modifying Pin Connections

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[skinskate]

I keep getting the off grid warnings, how do i get rid of them? Btw, im working with mm instead of mil.

[jorditribo]

The videos on the playlist are out of order. I think this one should be the first! Otherwise good job.