KiCad Command-Line Interface The KiCad Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table of Contents Introduction to the KiCad Command-Line Interface kicad-cli commands Footprint PCB Schematic Symbol Version 2 3 3 4 12 17 18 1 Reference Introduction to the KiCad Command-Line Interface KiCad provides a command-line interface, which is available by running the kicad-cli binary. With the command-line interface, you can perform a number of actions

KiCad Command-Line Interface The KiCad Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table of Contents Introduction to the KiCad Command-Line Interface kicad-cli commands Footprint PCB Schematic Symbol Version 2 3 3 4 16 23 24 1 Reference Introduction to the KiCad Command-Line Interface KiCad provides a command-line interface, which is available by running the kicad-cli binary. With the command-line interface, you can perform a number of actions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4 General Top Toolbar 23 4.1 Sheet management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 15.3.4 Eeschema plugins interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 15.3.4.1 Init 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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 12.3 Footprint Editor user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 12.4 Top toolbar . . 117 12.11Footprint Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 12.123D Shapes Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . conventions. 2.3.8 Using the GitHub Plugin The GitHub plugin is a special plugin that provides an interface for read-only access to a remote GitHub repository consisting of .pretty footprints and optionally

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 paths. General Options Preferences (units, grid size, field names, etc.). Set Language Select interface language. Icons Options Icons visibility settings. Import and Export Transfer preferences to/from 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 to show

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4 General Top Toolbar 22 4.1 Sheet management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 14.3.4 Eeschema plugins interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 14.3.4 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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 12.3 Footprint Editor user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 12 109 12.11Footprint Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 12.123D Shapes Libraries Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . library table. 2.4.6 Using the GitHub Plugin The GitHub plugin is a special plugin that provides an interface for read-only access to a remote GitHub repository consisting of pretty (Pretty is name of the

Introduction to the KiCad Schematic Editor Description Initial Configuration The Schematic Editor User Interface Navigating the editing canvas Hotkeys Mouse operations and selection Left toolbar display controls 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 select the third option. Symbol library management is described in more detail later. 4 The Schematic Editor User Interface The main Schematic Editor user interface is shown above. The center contains the

conventions. 2.3.8. Using the GitHub Plugin The GitHub plugin is a special plugin that provides an interface for read-only access to a remote GitHub repository consisting of .pretty footprints and optionally 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 side toolbar The left hand-side toolbar provides display and control options that affect Pcbnew’s interface. Turns DRC (Design Rule Checking) on/off. Caution: when DRC is off incorrect connections can be

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 Schematic Editor Options General options (units, grid size, field names, etc.). Language Select interface language. Hotkeys List, edit, export, and import hotkey settings. Save Preferences Save the project 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