How to search for library with desired component?

[_Marek]

Hello.

I'm not a professional, so maybe my question is trivial. I'm struggling with finding library witch contains very popular temperature sensor DALLAS DS18B20 with also typical package TO-92. Library should contain 3D model. Could anybody show me step by step how to find this component in Autodesk resources?

Of course I can create every component from scratch, but that is not the point. 

[Taylor.Chris · Accepted solution]

Hi @_Marek ,

The component you are looking for can be found in our (Fusion Electronics) "Sensor" library, but it looks like we don't provide the package you are looking for.  I see in the SparkFun Sensor library they do provide the component and the package that you need, but that library unfortunately does not provide a 3D model.  When a library is missing a 3D model for a package, the easiest way to attach a STEP file is to use the "Add Custom 3D Model" option.

Unfortunately right now most of our component searching capabilities are only able to search through the content of libraries which you have marked as "in use" in the library manager (thus downloaded locally).  We are working on developing infrastructure that will allow you to search through all components in the cloud, and determine which libraries they reside in; but it will take some time before these capabilities are ready.  If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out!

Thanks,
Chris

[_Marek]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for your response. Great to hear that new searching for library by component name is under development. In my opinion I will be a game changer. 

BTW
You mentioned that there is no DS18B20 package/footprint. I did it for myself by linking Sensors (Fusion Electronics) library with my updates. But in this case many developers will follow this way unnecessarily again. I had to generate whole JST XH/PH connectors libraries etc. Is there any option to participate in public libraries development? 

[cedric.duchene]

Hi I really look forward to get that new update. It is really not the best experience to search for hours and hours a component into these thousands of libraries provided for nothing ... most of the time I have to create the components by myself.

Right now for example, I try to make a charging module based on a "classical" TP4056, and I would like to integrate a BMS (DW01A and FS8205A) ... none of these components appears in the research (I even tried with all libraries "used") ...

Maybe I am doing something wrong when I search for a component, if so please let me know how to proceed in a better way. 

BTW, I love Fusion Electronics, but honestly it can be very frustrating sometimes 😉

Best regards,

Cédric  

[Taylor.Chris]

Hi @cedric.duchene, 
Thanks for the kind words, we are actively working on this right now and if all goes to plan you should be able to search by component name in the library manager by the release after next. However, if you have all the libraries in-use and still can't find it by searching in the place panel, it's safe to say that the part is missing from our content.  I'll pass this thread along to the content team.
Thanks!
Chris

[jorge_garcia]

Hello @cedric.duchene,

I hope you're doing well. One thing you may want to leverage are the Ultralibrarian and SnapEDA plugins for Fusion. These tools generate components for you based on manufacturer specifications. Word to the wise, always verify parts you didn't make yourself. You are ultimately responsible for your design so if you use a part from a third party and it's wrong, the loss will be solely on you.

It's for this reason that many seasoned engineers use only parts that they have vetted and made themselves.

You can find the plugins here:

https://apps.autodesk.com

Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.

Best Regards,