A new experience to help make your design a snap. Focus on design with ready-to-use PCB footprints and schematic symbols

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Version
1.0.1.47
Update
June 10, 2024
Size
413KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.69565 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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SnapMagic Extension

Find CAD models on distributor websites

Have you ever wished it were easier to find CAD models on distributor websites? We’ve got you!

Simply browse your favorite electronic component distributor website as you normally would. We’ll notify you when symbols, footprints and 3D models for the part you’re looking at are available, so you can download and place the part in your CAD tool instantly.

✨ The SnapMagic Chrome Extensions allows you to :
• Augment your favorite distributor websites with SnapMagic models automagically
• Place CAD models to major PCB design tools, including Altium, Eagle, and KiCAD. More file formats to come soon!
• If the symbol, footprint or 3D model for the part you need doesn’t exist yet, request it and get it in 24 hours

👋 Questions? Feedback? Latest News?
• Use the chat bubble at the bottom right of our website (http://www.snapeda.com)
• Email us at [email protected]
• Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/snapeda/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/snapeda?lang=en)

🤖 What is SnapMagic Search ?
SnapMagic Search is a search engine for electronic design. We provide the data and CAD models engineers need to bring their products to life quickly. Our mission at SnapEDA is to help engineers design electronics faster by removing barriers, and we hope this SnapEDA Chrome Extension is another helpful tool to help you streamline your designs further.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install SnapMagic extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install SnapMagic extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install SnapMagic extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install SnapMagic extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download SnapMagic extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SnapMagic extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the SnapMagic Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the SnapMagic extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the SnapMagic extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for SnapMagic extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the SnapMagic extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download SnapMagic extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install SnapMagic extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the SnapMagic extension file

Select and download the SnapMagic extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the SnapMagic extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your SnapMagic extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the SnapMagic extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install SnapMagic extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ivar Agredo (ID: 000000994a401f10) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/27/2022 I have tested the App Desktop (v1.0) together with the Altium plugin (v3.0.5) and the extension for chrome and I liked it very much, it becomes very fast and pleasant the creation of new libraries when putting together the 3 tools.

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rahim sarvejahani (ID: 000000a58d0a7c18) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/18/2022 This tool is really useful, it helps us to use our energy optimally and not waste our time in vain.Wishing a very good year for the team snapEDA and the esteemed manager, Ms. Natasha

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Henar Canilang (ID: 000000669f994502) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/04/2022 Superb extension!

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Christian Kuhtz (ID: 000000884a4094c1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/28/2021 great tool except even on linux i get .snap, which are useless until the tool is released on linux :(

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Zoltán Marcsek (ID: 00000011dc2eb864) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/27/2021 It's great but as there is no Linux support for the app, I cannot use it at all. It would be nice if the app supported Linux, or the extension supported raw zip downloads.