. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 12.3 Footprint Editor user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 12 . . 117 12.11Footprint Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 12.123D Shapes Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . regardless of the currently loaded project file. The table is saved in the file fp-lib-table in the user’s home folder. The location of this folder is dependent on the operating system. 2.3.2 Project Specific

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 Footprint Libraries Management 6 5.1 Important remark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dialog. Depending on the CvPcb version, there are 2 different methods of library management: • The legacy management, using *.mod files, and a library list of files. • The new “Pretty”format, using this new method of library management, You can also use native libraries originating from GEDA/GPCB or even Eagle xml format files. CvPcb 6 / 24 5 Footprint Libraries Management 5.1 Important remark:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 Footprint Libraries Management 6 5.1 Important remark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dialog. Depending on the CvPcb version, there are 2 different methods of library management: • The legacy management, using *.mod files, and a library list of files. • The new “Pretty” format, using this new method of library management, You can also use native libraries originating from GEDA/GPCB or even Eagle xml format files. CvPcb 6 / 24 5 Footprint Libraries Management 5.1 Important remark:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 12.3 Footprint Editor user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 12.11Footprint Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 12.123D Shapes Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . regardless of the currently loaded project file. The table is saved in the file fp-lib-table in the user’s home folder. The location of this folder is dependent on the operating system. 2.4.2 Project Specific

configuration dialog. Depending on the CvPcb version, there are 2 different methods of library management: The legacy management, using *.mod files, and a library list of files. The new “Pretty” format, using one using this new method of library management, You can also use native libraries originating from GEDA/GPCB or even Eagle xml format files. 5. Footprint Libraries Management 5.1. Important remark: This section December 2013 5.2. Footprint Library tables Since December 2013, Pcbnew and CvPcb uses a new library management tool based on footprint library tables which allows direct use of footprint libraries from KiCad

configuration dialog. Depending on the CvPcb version, there are 2 different methods of library management: The legacy management, using *.mod files, and a library list of files. The new “Pretty” format, using one using this new method of library management, You can also use native libraries originating from GEDA/GPCB or even Eagle xml format files. 5. Footprint Libraries Management 5.1. Important remark: This section December 2013 5.2. Footprint Library tables Since December 2013, Pcbnew and CvPcb uses a new library management tool based on footprint library tables which allows direct use of footprint libraries from KiCad

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4 General Top Toolbar 23 4.1 Sheet management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Eeschema is an integrated application where all functions of drawing, control, layout, library management and access to the PCB design software are carried out within Eeschema itself. Eeschema is intended 50 mils grid, otherwise they are placed freely. 3.2.2.3 Controls Redefine hotkeys and set up the user interface behavior. Select a new hotkey by double clicking an action or right click on an action

regardless of the currently loaded project file. The table is saved in the file fp-lib-table in the user’s home folder. The location of this folder is dependent on the operating system. 2.3.2. Project Specific found in the user’s home folder, Pcbnew will attempt to copy the default footprint table file fp_global_table stored in the system’s KiCad template folder to the file fp-lib-table in the user’s home folder fp_global_table cannot be found, an empty footprint library table will be created in the user’s home folder. If this happens, the user can either copy fp_global_table manually or configure the table by hand. The

Eeschema is an integrated application where all functions of drawing, control, layout, library management and access to the PCB design software are carried out within Eeschema itself. Eeschema is intended autoplaced using 50 mils grid, otherwise they are placed freely. Controls Redefine hotkeys and set up the user interface behavior. Select a new hotkey by double clicking an action or right click on an action submitting bug reports to identify your build and system. Chapter 4. General Top Toolbar 4.1. Sheet management The Sheet Settings icon ( ) allows you to define the sheet size and the contents of the title

regardless of the currently loaded project file. The table is saved in the file fp-lib-table in the user’s home folder. The location of this folder is dependent on the operating system. 2.4.2. Project Specific found in the user’s home folder, Pcbnew will attempt to copy the default footprint table file fp_global_table stored in the system’s KiCad template folder to the file fp-lib-table in the user’s home folder fp_global_table cannot be found, an empty footprint library table will be created in the user’s home folder. If this happens, the user can either copy fp_global_table manually or configure the table by hand. The default