Library Browser

The Library Browser Pane is where you can access all the items in both the default library as well as your custom user library (Pro feature).

Note

You may notice this pane is similar to the Library Pane in the Draw Page. This is because these are essentially the same pane, but the Library Editor version includes additional functionality like the Create button for building new items.

Library Structure

Both the default library and your user library (Pro feature) are organized by manufacturer, then brand, and finally by gear item. This structure makes it easy to find the gear item you are looking for.

You can search for either by the manufacturer, brand, or gear item and the library will filter the results. For manufactures and brands, all gear items from that manufacturer or brand will be displayed as well.

Default Library

The default library contains all the gear items that are part of the GearConnect library, available for all users to use. The default library is growing all the time, so if there is a piece of gear you would like to see in the library, please let us know!

The default library is designed to get you started quickly, with a wide range of gear items to choose from.

It is read only, but you can copy items from the default library to your user library in the Library Editor (Pro feature).

User Library (Pro feature)

Your user library is where you can copy gear items from the default library and modify them to fit your needs.

It operates in the same way as the default library, but only you have access to the full list of gear items.

Caution

While only you have access to your full gear library, if you share a project with someone that uses one of your custom gear items, they will be able to see the gear item in the project.

Creating New Library Items (Pro feature) BETA APP

You can create new library items from scratch (as opposed to copying an existing library item) by using the Create button.

1. Click the Create button in the Library Browser
2. A new blank library item is generated and automatically selected
3. Configure the item in the Library Item Config pane:
   • Add a model name
   • Select or create a manufacturer
   • Select or create a brand
   • Choose the appropriate category
4. Add ports in the Library Item Port Config pane
5. Save your new item

The live preview will show your item as you build it, updating automatically as you make changes.

Selecting Gear

In the Library Editor, your selection is used to select the active gear item, which populates the rest of the panes, along with the live preview.

Unlike the Draw Page, you cannot drag-and-drop gear items from the library onto the preview area - the preview shows the currently selected item for editing purposes.