Description:
When using the "Alternative Names" field in category properties (Advanced tab), Part-DB uses a comma as a hardcoded separator to create a list of names.
Problem:
Many external information providers (e.g., DigiKey) use commas within their category names (e.g., "Trimmers, Variable Capacitors"). If this full string is entered as an alternative name, Part-DB splits it into two separate entries ("Capacitors" and "Ceramic"), which breaks the automatic category mapping during import.
Expected Behavior:
There should be a way to escape commas or use an alternative delimiter (like a semicolon) so that category names containing commas can be mapped correctly.
Description:
When using the "Alternative Names" field in category properties (Advanced tab), Part-DB uses a comma as a hardcoded separator to create a list of names.
Problem:
Many external information providers (e.g., DigiKey) use commas within their category names (e.g., "Trimmers, Variable Capacitors"). If this full string is entered as an alternative name, Part-DB splits it into two separate entries ("Capacitors" and "Ceramic"), which breaks the automatic category mapping during import.
Expected Behavior:
There should be a way to escape commas or use an alternative delimiter (like a semicolon) so that category names containing commas can be mapped correctly.