--- In [email protected], "drmail377" <drmail...@...> wrote: > > Hi, I'm new to KiCad. I want to modify an existing component and > module. I've successfully been through the included KiCad tutorial and > have read the docs (well, spent an hour or two anyway). But I must be > missing something obvious. > > I've discovered that many module groups include a .brd roll-up showing > the module footprints, so I can easily find a module who's footprint > is pretty close to what I need. > > So now, let's say I want to use the PLCC44MS module and modify it. I > would also like to modify an associated component that uses the > PLCC44MS to save time. > > How do I find which modules are associated with which (if any) > components in the library? > > Sorry to ask this seemingly simple question, I would think it has been > asked before. But it seems search is not working on this Yahoo Group. > > Thanks in-advance for any replies, David > Hi, There is no automatic association between schematic symbols and pc footprints/modules. However you can see most off the footprints in
C:\Program Files\KiCad\doc\help\footprints_doc\footprints.pdf In CVPCB and the module editor you can have a look at the footprint as you select it. I'm not sure if you can pre-select a module in EESchema yet i.e edit the properties of a symbol and select the module to be used with it in PCBnew later on. Maybe someone else will answer this. David.
