Hy, as Library maintainer I got some insights about the various file formats and as well their current limits. Inspired by the current eeschema file format rework I would propose some changes for the footprint files as well.
Adding features which are planned for eeschema (or already implemented): * bezier function * properties * datasheet urls Other ideas: * adding something like a group attribute or allow folders inside *.pretty folders. Currently our *.pretty folders are getting bigger and bigger and adding an additional level in the tree selector would likely improve UX. (For example we have now a *.pretty folder with >500 footprints of a single manufacturer) * From what I learned, *.pretty folders are currently specified to only contain *.kicad_mod files. From a logical view (As well as for maintainability and consistency) we should add the 3d files into those directories as well. * there are cases where footprints need cuttings inside the pcb, which are not round or oval. It's possible to use Edge.Cuts inside the footprint (with external editing) which works, but it would be a good idea to specify this case. (Which would also allow us to display those footprints correctly inside the 3d viewer) Regards, Thomas Pointhuber
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