KB: Unlink a managed component to copy to local library

Solution Details

To break the link, first we would need to have a library with the components.  You can create one from your existing design:

1  With the schematic document open, Design » Make Schematic Library (Or Design » Make PCB Library when on the PCBDoc).


2  With the library created, save the library file.
3  Then, to break the link to the server, within the library: Tools » Clear Server Links » Yes to Continue.


4  With the links broken, you would need to create a copy of the components to account for all scenarios and assure that no old ones still retain the link.
5  Open the SCH Library panel from the Panels button at the lower right corner of the screen (or PCB Library if done for PCB for PCB Footprints.)


6  Select all the components by clicking the first one in the list then hold the shift key while clicking the last component in the List.
7  Right-Click » Copy. You should now have the components copied.


8  You can then Right-Click » Delete. To remove the old Components.
9  Then Right-Click » Paste to add the newly copied components (without the links) back to your Library. Repeat this Process for your PCB Library.

If you do not want to create a new library and want to just add the managed component to an existing local library:
1  Place the components from the Server to a Schematic Document (or PCB Document)
2  With the component select, Edit » Copy


3  Open the existing Library and then open the SCH Library panel from the Panels button at the lower right corner of the screen (or PCB Library if done for PCB)


4  Right-Click the list in the SCH Library » Paste


5  This should add the component to the Schematic Library
6  Now, run: Tools » Clear Server Links » Yes to Continue.


7  With the links broken, you would need to create a copy of the components to account for all scenarios and assure that no old ones still retain the link.
8  In the SCH Library panel, select the component: Right-Click » Copy.
9  You can then Right-Click » Delete. To remove the old Components.
10  Then Right-Click » Paste to add the newly copied components (without the links) back to your Library.