I am still unable to find a proper footprint library for the switches. I am not 
talking about analog switches, but mechanical switches from rotary to toggle to 
snap and either TH or SMD.
I use the github plugin, and still have to rely on my own library for a lot of 
shapes.


Just a thought,

Jean-Paul
AC9GH

On Jul 18, 2014, at 7:40 PM, Carl Poirier <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi people,
> 
> There is some stuff left to do in the library about symbols. I had not gotten 
> to it yet, so here are my first ideas for the missing sections:
> 
> 2. Symbol Library Names (.lib files)
> ------------------------------------
> 
> 2.1. Category of parts, may be shortened for common components. ex: 
> "Microcontrollers", etc.
> 2.2. Manufacturer.
> 
> 4. Symbol Names
> ---------------
> 
> 4.1. Name of symbol, may be shortened for common components. ex: "Cap", 
> "Connector", etc.
> 4.2. Manufacturer.
> 4.3. Part number. (JEDEC)
> 4.4. Any modification to the original footprint, indicated by appending the 
> reason. Ex: different pin count: "LT1129_8pins", different pin ordering: 
> "transistor_PNP_pinswap1"
> 4.5. Indication of quantity if symbol is an array. ex: resistor array: 
> "Resistor_x8"
> 
> Any comments, or something missing?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Carl
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