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Symbols had been my bugaboo ever since I started trying to teach myself KiCad. I'm now at v9.0.0 as I update my Linux systems with regularity.
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I? seem to remember a method in which one could copy existing symbols into a new one for modifications. But I'm apparently not able to do that. Plus my existing project symbols appear to be gone.
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So, if I'm trying to build? the symbol on the right:
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I've been trying to get the 31 terminal text to be horizontal, Is there a way to do that in the symbol editor?
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I realize that I could move the 85 terminal down and have the 31 on the side above the 85. That I know I can do. The subject is actually an 1981-1984 manual transmission Overdrive Relay. The transistor symbol hides entire analog flip-flop circuits, one variant using a 4001 the other? a 14027 IC. Reverse engineering is so much fun.
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Cheers,
Dave F.
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On 26/03/2025 14:54, Dave Farrington via groups.io wrote:
Symbols had been my bugaboo ever since I started trying to teach myself KiCad. I'm now at v9.0.0 as I update my Linux systems with regularity.
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I? seem to remember a method in which one could copy existing symbols into a new one for modifications. But I'm apparently not able to do that. Plus my existing project symbols appear to be gone.
There is a method to do what you want:
  1. Open the symbol editor
  2. Highlight an existing symbol
  3. Right-click on the name in the symbol list
  4. Save Copy As...
  5. Choose location
  6. Edit copied symbol
  7. Save
You can only save into your own libraries, as the system libraries are read-only (at least in Linux).

If your own libraries have disappeared in a KiCad update, you will need to re-add them:

In the symbol Editor:
  1. Preferences > Manage Symbol Libraries
  2. Global Libraries > Add Existing Library to Table (click folder icon below table)
  3. The new library will be added at the bottom, but you can move it up to the top of the list, or alphabetical order, or however you choose.

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Regards,
Tony

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