3.2.5.3 Hardware tab column entries

  1. Part Number – Pickering X3 part number
  2. Price – Current price of component
  3. Available – Stock level
  4. Description1 – Refer to section: Component Naming Convention
  5. Description2 – Refer to section: Component Naming Convention
  6. Mount – ZM (this ensures listing in BOM is at end), TH (for actual through hole mech parts)
  7. Library Ref – schematic symbol name
  8. Footprint Ref – default footprint name
  9. Footprint Ref 2 – alternative footprint 1
  10. Footprint Ref x – alternative footprint x-1
  11. Value – Brief description, see existing parts for examples
  12. Type – MECH
  13. Countersink – YES (if applicable)
  14. Function – SCREW, SPACER, PANEL, HANDLE, MOUNT, other
  15. Manual Name – manual.pdf
  16. HelpURL, ComponentLink1URL, ComponentLink1Description, Comment and Notes are all automatic fields (in green) and should not be edited. However, these fields need to be extended with new components.