library management is described in more detail later. 3 The Pcbnew user interface The main Pcbnew user interface is shown above, with some key elements indicated: 1. Top toolbars (file management, zoom locked items behind. Selecting "Do not show again" will remember your choice for the rest of your session. Bulk editing tools NOTE TODO: Write this section Cleanup tools NOTE TODO: Write this section 61 Footprints and footprint libraries Managing footprint libraries KiCad’s footprint library management system allows directly using several types of footprint libraries: KiCad .pretty footprint libraries

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 Footprint Libraries Management 6 5.1 Important remark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . assures automatically all this. Warning You actually can launch CvPcb from a stand alone Eeschema session though, but please note that any schematic opened that does not have a project file in the same 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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 Footprint Libraries Management 6 5.1 Important remark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . assures automatically all this. Warning You actually can launch CvPcb from a stand alone Eeschema session though, but please note that any schematic opened that does not have a project file in the same 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

assures automatically all this. Warning You actually can launch CvPcb from a stand alone Eeschema session though, but please note that any schematic opened that does not have a project file in the same path 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

assures automatically all this. Warning You actually can launch CvPcb from a stand alone Eeschema session though, but please note that any schematic opened that does not have a project file in the same path 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

construct a new footprint library table from scratch, select the third option. Footprint library management is described in more detail later. 3 The PCB Editor user interface The main PCB Editor user user interface is shown above, with some key elements indicated: 1. Top toolbars (file management, zoom tools, editing tools) 2. Left toolbar (display options) 3. Message panel and status bar 4. Right locked items behind. Selecting "Do not show again" will remember your choice for the rest of your session. Bulk editing tools NOTE This section of the KiCad documentation has not yet been written. We

construct a new footprint library table from scratch, select the third option. Footprint library management is described in more detail later. 3 The PCB Editor user interface The main PCB Editor user user interface is shown above, with some key elements indicated: 1. Top toolbars (file management, zoom tools, editing tools) 2. Left toolbar (display options) 3. Message panel and status bar 4. Right locked items behind. Selecting "Do not show again" will remember your choice for the rest of your session. Locked items are displayed with a colored shadow around them. This can be customized in your color

construct a new footprint library table from scratch, select the third option. Footprint library management is described in more detail later. 3 The PCB Editor user interface The main PCB Editor user user interface is shown above, with some key elements indicated: 1. Top toolbars (file management, zoom tools, editing tools) 2. Left toolbar (display options) 3. Message panel and status bar 4. Right locked items behind. Selecting "Do not show again" will remember your choice for the rest of your session. Locked items are displayed with a colored shadow around them. This can be customized in your color

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) Message panel and status bar at bottom

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) Message panel and status bar at bottom