. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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:

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

109 12.11Footprint Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 12.123D Shapes Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ”Options” setting of the footprint library table entry. This option is the ”Library Path” for local storage of modified copies of footprints read from the GitHub repo. The footprints saved to this path are elements. Also enables the display of elements to be turned on and off). • Management of general options (units, etc.). • The management of other display options. • Creation, editing (and re-read) of the hot

. . 117 12.11Footprint Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 12.123D Shapes Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tions” setting of the footprint library table entry. This option is the ”Library Path” for local storage of modified copies of footprints read from the GitHub repo. The footprints saved to this path are Preferences menu Allows: • Selection of the footprint libraries. • Management of general options (units, etc.). • The management of other display options. • Creation, editing (and re-read) of the hot

"Options" setting of the footprint library table entry. This option is the "Library Path" for local storage of modified copies of footprints read from the GitHub repo. The footprints saved to this path are The Preferences menu Allows: Selection of the footprint libraries. Management of general options (units, etc.). The management of other display options. Creation, editing (and re-read) of the hot development, but this is not the case for the library file format. 12.11. Footprint Libraries Management The list of footprint libraries in Pcbnew can be edited using the Footprint Libraries Manager

"Options" setting of the footprint library table entry. This option is the "Library Path" for local storage of modified copies of footprints read from the GitHub repo. The footprints saved to this path are elements. Also enables the display of elements to be turned on and off). Management of general options (units, etc.). The management of other display options. Creation, editing (and re-read) of the hot development, but this is not the case for the library file format. 12.11. Footprint Libraries Management The list of footprint libraries in Pcbnew can be edited using the Footprint Libraries Manager

Schematic Editor is an integrated application where all functions of drawing, control, layout, library management and access to the PCB design software are carried out within the editor itself. The KiCad Schematic to construct a new symbol library table from scratch, select the third option. Symbol library management is described in more detail later. 4 The Schematic Editor User Interface The main Schematic above. The center contains the main editing canvas, which is surrounded by: Top toolbars (file management, zoom tools, editing tools) Left toolbar (display options), Hierarchy Navigator and Properties

Schematic Editor is an integrated application where all functions of drawing, control, layout, library management and access to the PCB design software are carried out within the editor itself. The KiCad Schematic to construct a new symbol library table from scratch, select the third option. Symbol library management is described in more detail later. 4 The Schematic Editor User Interface The main Schematic above. The center contains the main editing canvas, which is surrounded by: Top toolbars (file management, zoom tools, editing tools) Left toolbar (display options), Hierarchy Navigator and Properties