Introduction

This CIP User Guide assists first time users of OrCAD® Component Information Portal (CIP) get started. The information presented also provides reference information such as user administration, rule administration and setting up and using email notifications.

Once CIP is installed, it provides an interface for entering, deleting or modifying parts without the need to access the master CIS database using native tools. CIP enables the general user to view data in the CIS database without using a CIS license. CIP also facilitates the conversion of temporary parts to formal parts. Persons in the administrative role can assign login and passwords to those who need to use CIP.

CIP is a web-based application that helps you manage components used in schematic designs.

The CIP User Guide is organized in three sections:

•CIP Administration – Explains how the Admin sets up:

oBuild rules for part type and description

oDistributors configuration and synchronization

oConfigurations for fields and views, part number prefix, email notifications, pick lists, and data values

oBulk Operations

oUser accounts, roles and field permissions

•Using CIP – Explains how non-administrative users:

oManage their components by searching, adding, deleting, and modifying parts

oPlace parts

oCreate and place reuse modules

oImport and export BOMs

•Appendix – Additional information on topics regarding usage of CIP

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