Re: Linking between symbol and footprint ?
Hi Dave,
The design rule checker (DRC) is your friend.
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Re: Linking between symbol and footprint ?
A very large BGA
Dave
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Hi Dave,
What's the device?
Cheers,
Chris
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On Dec 27, 2022, 20:46, David Slipper <
softfoot@...> wrote:
When in the pcb editor you can click on a trace and have it
highlighted
on the schematic editor.
Is there a way of doing something similar between the symbol
editor and
the footprint editor.
Alternatively is there a way to detect any pins that don't tie
up
between them ??
I have a rather large device to enter as a symbol and footprint
and
checking it will take ages.
Any advice is very welcome
Dave
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Re: Linking between symbol and footprint ?
Hi Dave,
What's the device?
Cheers,
Chris
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-------- Original Message -------- On Dec 27, 2022, 20:46, David Slipper < softfoot@...> wrote:
When in the pcb editor you can click on a trace and have it highlighted
on the schematic editor.
Is there a way of doing something similar between the symbol editor and
the footprint editor.
Alternatively is there a way to detect any pins that don't tie up
between them ??
I have a rather large device to enter as a symbol and footprint and
checking it will take ages.
Any advice is very welcome
Dave
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Linking between symbol and footprint ?
When in the pcb editor you can click on a trace and have it highlighted on the schematic editor.
Is there a way of doing something similar between the symbol editor and the footprint editor.
Alternatively is there a way to detect any pins that don't tie up between them ??
I have a rather large device to enter as a symbol and footprint and checking it will take ages.
Any advice is very welcome
Dave
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I have not converted to 6 yet either. Please continue the discussion, I am here to learn. Thanks alll.
On Friday, December 23, 2022 at 10:25:34 AM MST, Jeff Miller via groups.io <jeffarcy@...> wrote:
Thank you very much Steve. Very informative and got the job done. ? Jeff > On Dec 23, 2022, at 7:26 AM, Steven A. Falco < stevenfalco@...> wrote: > > ?On 12/23/22 09:55 AM, Bill wrote: >> All, >>? ? Since the topic has been opened, I've had a lot of problems changing the >> stock libraries on V6.? I made my own library and add parts to it regularly, >> but if I delete a part from a library or, God forbid, an entire library I get >> a slew of errors when I open the program.? How does one delete parts or a >> library with the program's "permission" so it doesn't error? > > You should be able to right-click on an individual part (either symbol or footprint) and select "delete". > > To get rid of an entire library, in the main window select the "Preferences" menu and select "Manage Symbol Libraries" or "Manage Footprint Libraries" as appropriate.? Highlight the library you want to delete, and click the trash can icon.? You can also use the "Preferences" menu of the individual tools, like the schematic editor, symbol editor, etc. > >? ? Steve > > > > > >
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Thank you very much Steve. Very informative and got the job done.
Jeff
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On Dec 23, 2022, at 7:26 AM, Steven A. Falco <stevenfalco@...> wrote:
?On 12/23/22 09:55 AM, Bill wrote:
All,
Since the topic has been opened, I've had a lot of problems changing the
stock libraries on V6. I made my own library and add parts to it regularly,
but if I delete a part from a library or, God forbid, an entire library I get
a slew of errors when I open the program. How does one delete parts or a
library with the program's "permission" so it doesn't error? You should be able to right-click on an individual part (either symbol or footprint) and select "delete".
To get rid of an entire library, in the main window select the "Preferences" menu and select "Manage Symbol Libraries" or "Manage Footprint Libraries" as appropriate. Highlight the library you want to delete, and click the trash can icon. You can also use the "Preferences" menu of the individual tools, like the schematic editor, symbol editor, etc.
Steve
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On 12/23/22 09:55 AM, Bill wrote: All,
Since the topic has been opened, I've had a lot of problems changing the
stock libraries on V6. I made my own library and add parts to it regularly,
but if I delete a part from a library or, God forbid, an entire library I get
a slew of errors when I open the program. How does one delete parts or a
library with the program's "permission" so it doesn't error? You should be able to right-click on an individual part (either symbol or footprint) and select "delete". To get rid of an entire library, in the main window select the "Preferences" menu and select "Manage Symbol Libraries" or "Manage Footprint Libraries" as appropriate. Highlight the library you want to delete, and click the trash can icon. You can also use the "Preferences" menu of the individual tools, like the schematic editor, symbol editor, etc. Steve
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All,
Since the topic has been opened, I've had a lot of problems changing the
stock libraries on V6. I made my own library and add parts to it regularly,
but if I delete a part from a library or, God forbid, an entire library I get
a slew of errors when I open the program. How does one delete parts or a
library with the program's "permission" so it doesn't error?
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It depends what operating system you have. I couldn't find a release of Kicad 6 that would run on 32 bit Linux, nor 32 bit windows, so a first prerequisite seems to be a 64 bit OS which makes it harder when using an older PC or laptop.
On Thu, 22 Dec 2022 at 18:59, Jon Evans < jon@...> wrote: Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is explained on the Internet.
? ? ? ? ? ? ?Thank you,? jeff
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Hi,
The list could use some activity and I'm not sure there is a dumb
question.? I've yet to switch to 6.0 so anything I read helps.? I really
need to switch tho.? I just have put projects on the back burner for a
while.? Still, I'd like to read whatever problems you run into.? May
save me some grief later on.?
Dale
:-)? :-)?
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I didn¡¯t want to clog up the users group with dumb questions!
On Dec 22, 2022, at 1:55 PM, Dale <rdalek1967@...> wrote:
?Hi,
Why not send questions to this list? After all, others may learn
something as well. That is the purpose of a mailing list.
Dale
:-) :-)
Chris via groups.io wrote:
Hi Jeff,
I sent a message to what I have guessed is your email address. I don't
really want to post my email address on a public forum to avoid spam.
I don't see a way to message you directly outside of the group...
Cheers,
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 12:15 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
What is your email address please?
On Dec 22, 2022, at 12:09 PM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote:
?Hi Jeff,
Yes, please do.
Cheers,
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 12:08 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks Chris, may I use your email address to get in touch? jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 11:49 AM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote: ?Hi Jeff,
Don't fear version 6!
I am also happy to help if you get stuck. I use V6.0 regularly.
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 11:39 AM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks heaps John, no reason that sounds reasonable, I¡¯m just a little
bit on the other side of old and just afraid to change over. I did look
up the kicad, six beginners guide, and I pretty much like what that
says. So I might actually change over to V6. If I get stuck John, can I
email you for help?
Thanks again, jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jon Evans <jon@...> wrote: ?
Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
<>
On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM Jeff Miller via groups.io
<> <jeffarcy@...
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am
using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints
and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I
would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is
explained on the Internet.
Thank you, jeff
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Hi all, KICAD 5.1.9 how do I delete libraries? The libraries are empty and I don¡¯t want them anymore.
Thanks, jeff
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I didn¡¯t want to clog up the users group with dumb questions!
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On Dec 22, 2022, at 1:55 PM, Dale <rdalek1967@...> wrote:
?Hi,
Why not send questions to this list? After all, others may learn
something as well. That is the purpose of a mailing list.
Dale
:-) :-)
Chris via groups.io wrote:
Hi Jeff,
I sent a message to what I have guessed is your email address. I don't
really want to post my email address on a public forum to avoid spam.
I don't see a way to message you directly outside of the group...
Cheers,
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 12:15 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
What is your email address please?
On Dec 22, 2022, at 12:09 PM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote:
?Hi Jeff,
Yes, please do.
Cheers,
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 12:08 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks Chris, may I use your email address to get in touch? jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 11:49 AM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote: ?Hi Jeff,
Don't fear version 6!
I am also happy to help if you get stuck. I use V6.0 regularly.
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 11:39 AM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks heaps John, no reason that sounds reasonable, I¡¯m just a little
bit on the other side of old and just afraid to change over. I did look
up the kicad, six beginners guide, and I pretty much like what that
says. So I might actually change over to V6. If I get stuck John, can I
email you for help?
Thanks again, jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jon Evans <jon@...> wrote: ?
Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
<>
On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM Jeff Miller via groups.io
<> <jeffarcy@...
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am
using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints
and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I
would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is
explained on the Internet.
Thank you, jeff
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Hi,
Why not send questions to this list?? After all, others may learn
something as well.? That is the purpose of a mailing list.?
Dale
:-)? :-)?
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Hi Jeff,
I sent a message to what I have guessed is your email address. I don't
really want to post my email address on a public forum to avoid spam.
I don't see a way to message you directly outside of the group...
Cheers,
Chris
--
On 12/22/2022 12:15 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
What is your email address please?
On Dec 22, 2022, at 12:09 PM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote:
?Hi Jeff,
Yes, please do.
Cheers,
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 12:08 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks Chris, may I use your email address to get in touch? jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 11:49 AM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote: ?Hi Jeff,
Don't fear version 6!
I am also happy to help if you get stuck. I use V6.0 regularly.
Chris
--
On 12/22/2022 11:39 AM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks heaps John, no reason that sounds reasonable, I¡¯m just a little
bit on the other side of old and just afraid to change over. I did look
up the kicad, six beginners guide, and I pretty much like what that
says. So I might actually change over to V6. If I get stuck John, can I
email you for help?
Thanks again, jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jon Evans <jon@...> wrote: ?
Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
<>
On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM Jeff Miller via groups.io
<> <jeffarcy@...
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am
using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints
and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I
would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is
explained on the Internet.
Thank you, jeff
|
Hi Jeff,
I sent a message to what I have guessed is your email address. I don't
really want to post my email address on a public forum to avoid spam.
I don't see a way to message you directly outside of the group...
Cheers,
Chris
--
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On 12/22/2022 12:15 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote: What is your email address please?
On Dec 22, 2022, at 12:09 PM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote:
?Hi Jeff,
Yes, please do.
Cheers,
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 12:08 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks Chris, may I use your email address to get in touch? jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 11:49 AM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote: ?Hi Jeff,
Don't fear version 6!
I am also happy to help if you get stuck. I use V6.0 regularly.
Chris
--
On 12/22/2022 11:39 AM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks heaps John, no reason that sounds reasonable, I¡¯m just a little
bit on the other side of old and just afraid to change over. I did look
up the kicad, six beginners guide, and I pretty much like what that
says. So I might actually change over to V6. If I get stuck John, can I
email you for help?
Thanks again, jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jon Evans <jon@...> wrote: ?
Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
<>
On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM Jeff Miller via groups.io
<> <jeffarcy@...
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am
using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints
and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I
would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is
explained on the Internet.
Thank you, jeff
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On Dec 22, 2022, at 12:09 PM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote:
?Hi Jeff,
Yes, please do.
Cheers,
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 12:08 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks Chris, may I use your email address to get in touch? jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 11:49 AM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote: ?Hi Jeff,
Don't fear version 6!
I am also happy to help if you get stuck. I use V6.0 regularly.
Chris
--
On 12/22/2022 11:39 AM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks heaps John, no reason that sounds reasonable, I¡¯m just a little
bit on the other side of old and just afraid to change over. I did look
up the kicad, six beginners guide, and I pretty much like what that
says. So I might actually change over to V6. If I get stuck John, can I
email you for help?
Thanks again, jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jon Evans <jon@...> wrote: ?
Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
<>
On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM Jeff Miller via groups.io
<> <jeffarcy@...
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am
using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints
and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I
would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is
explained on the Internet.
Thank you, jeff
|
Hi Jeff,
Yes, please do.
Cheers,
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 12:08 PM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote: Thanks Chris, may I use your email address to get in touch? jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 11:49 AM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote:
?Hi Jeff,
Don't fear version 6!
I am also happy to help if you get stuck. I use V6.0 regularly.
Chris
--
On 12/22/2022 11:39 AM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks heaps John, no reason that sounds reasonable, I¡¯m just a little
bit on the other side of old and just afraid to change over. I did look
up the kicad, six beginners guide, and I pretty much like what that
says. So I might actually change over to V6. If I get stuck John, can I
email you for help?
Thanks again, jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jon Evans <jon@...> wrote: ?
Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
<>
On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM Jeff Miller via groups.io
<> <jeffarcy@...
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am
using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints
and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I
would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is
explained on the Internet.
Thank you, jeff
|
Thanks Chris, may I use your email address to get in touch? jeff
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On Dec 22, 2022, at 11:49 AM, Chris via groups.io <chris.carter.iee@...> wrote:
?Hi Jeff,
Don't fear version 6!
I am also happy to help if you get stuck. I use V6.0 regularly.
Chris
--
On 12/22/2022 11:39 AM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote:
Thanks heaps John, no reason that sounds reasonable, I¡¯m just a little
bit on the other side of old and just afraid to change over. I did look
up the kicad, six beginners guide, and I pretty much like what that
says. So I might actually change over to V6. If I get stuck John, can I
email you for help?
Thanks again, jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jon Evans <jon@...> wrote: ?
Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
<>
On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM Jeff Miller via groups.io
<> <jeffarcy@...
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am
using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints
and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I
would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is
explained on the Internet.
Thank you, jeff
|
Hi Jeff,
Don't fear version 6!
I am also happy to help if you get stuck. I use V6.0 regularly.
Chris
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On 12/22/2022 11:39 AM, Jeff Miller via groups.io wrote: Thanks heaps John, no reason that sounds reasonable, I¡¯m just a little
bit on the other side of old and just afraid to change over. I did look
up the kicad, six beginners guide, and I pretty much like what that
says. So I might actually change over to V6. If I get stuck John, can I
email you for help?
? ? ? Thanks again, ? ?jeff
On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jon Evans <jon@...> wrote:
?
Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
<>
On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM Jeff Miller via groups.io
<> <jeffarcy@...
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am
using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints
and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I
would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is
explained on the Internet.
? ? ? ? ? ? ?Thank you,? jeff
|
Thanks heaps John, no reason that sounds reasonable, I¡¯m just a little bit on the other side of old and just afraid to change over. I did look up the kicad, six beginners guide, and I pretty much like what that says. So I might actually change over to V6. If I get stuck John, can I email you for help? ? ? ? Thanks again, ? ?jeff
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On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jon Evans <jon@...> wrote:
? Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6: Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is explained on the Internet.
? ? ? ? ? ? ?Thank you,? jeff
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Any reason you aren't using version 6?
Here's a good introduction to managing libraries in V6:
Greetings, I am having difficulties understanding libraries. I am using KICAD, 5.1.9. I¡¯m trying to create symbols and footprints and I don¡¯t understand how to select where to store the library. I would appreciate some help on this or a pointer where it is explained on the Internet.
? ? ? ? ? ? ?Thank you,? jeff
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