How to find out which library a component is from

Hi

I can’t find a way to see which library a component I’ve placed in the schematic is from?

For example, if I’ve placed component “Connector1” from library “My_Parts”, how do I find out that it is from “My_Parts” once it has been placed?

I’m aware that I might be missing something obvious!

Thanks
Danny

Right click on component -> edit component -> edit with library editor.
(or crtl+e)
This opens the library editor. With the correct library.

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Ah - thanks. I’ve been doing that for ages, but until you pointed me at it I didn’t notice that the library is given in the window title. I was confused as you have to then “Select working library” before you can save updates to the component.

thanks again,
Danny

The library choice allows editing an old part to make a new one in another library

Thanks - that makes sense.

I think it would be more intuitive if it assumed you wanted to edit the component in the current library, but still allowed a different library to be selected. However, it won’t cause me problems any more now that I know.

D

Ah - in case it helps anyone else, since posting the above I’ve realised I can use the “Update current component in current library” button rather than finding the library and then saving to it.

D

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