Hey Orson, I'm fine with using PART_LIBS object for now. Once the symbol library table is in play, the only code that should be using PART_LIBS is the code that remaps the symbols in the schematic from the current look up method over to the symbol library table.
Thanks, Wayne On 4/1/2017 7:14 PM, Maciej Suminski wrote: > Hi Wayne, > > Yes, I used the PART_LIBS object, as it seemed to be used everywhere > else. Obviously, I will adjust my code when SYMBOL_LIB_TABLE is ready, > but I would prefer to do it after it is adopted by other components. > This way I will have some examples that I could read, and > SYMBOL_LIB_TABLE is likely to be well tested, so I am going to have less > doubts when I face problems. > > Cheers, > Orson > > On 03/31/2017 12:51 AM, Wayne Stambaugh wrote: >> Hey Orson, >> >> I'm guessing you used the current PART_LIBS object instead of >> SYMBOL_LIB_TABLE to access the symbol libraries. This method will soon >> be obsolete. Will you have the time to help me with the transition? I >> am willing to do it but I'm not familiar with the new symbol library >> editor code (yet). My goal is to get the new symbol library table code >> in place for populating schematics and then start working on the editor, >> viewer, chooser, and any other remaining code the uses PART_LIBS to >> access symbol libraries. I'll see if I can find the time this weekend >> to try out the new editor. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Wayne >> >> On 3/30/2017 6:12 PM, Maciej Suminski wrote: >>> Here it comes, raised from the dead, the new UI for symbol library >>> editor [1]! >>> >>> KiCad is a really fast moving target, so it has taken me plenty of time >>> to rebase the branch. Actually there is a completely new approach >>> inside, I hope it will be more robust. >>> >>> I still need to replace the head commit, as it has not got Wayne's >>> approval, but it should not be a huge change. What I need now is a few >>> brave testers, as I would like to merge the code as soon as I fix the >>> problematic commit. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Orson >>> >>> 1. https://code.launchpad.net/~orsonmmz/kicad/+git/kicad/+ref/libedit >>> >>> On 12/05/2016 05:52 PM, Maciej Sumiński wrote: >>>> Since some time we have been working on eeschema library editor with the >>>> goal of simplifying the user interface. Now it is available for >>>> beta testing [1] and I would appreciate some feedback. >>>> >>>> Changes: >>>> - symbol tree widget (thanks to Michele Castellana) >>>> - opening multiple components at the same time >>>> - creating a new library adds it to the project libraries >>>> - cut/copy/paste symbols between libraries >>>> - most of the actions are available in the top menu now >>>> >>>> I have modified a few icons too (import/export/save part), though they >>>> need pixel-accurate scaling to look fine, so for now they are just an >>>> idea to be discussed. >>>> >>>> I invite you to build the code and take it for a test drive, but if all >>>> you want is a quick overview of the changes, then there is a short >>>> screencast too [2]. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Orson >>>> >>>> 1. https://code.launchpad.net/~orsonmmz/kicad/+git/kicad/+ref/libedit >>>> 2. https://vimeo.com/194371466 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >>>> Post to : [email protected] >>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >>> Post to : [email protected] >>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >> Post to : [email protected] >> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >> > > _______________________________________________ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers > Post to : [email protected] > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
