Hi, I have exactly the same issue for a multi-sheet schematic. I added a component, closed KiCAD, went back into the same project and got the ?? problem.
Looking at the thread here: http://www.mail-archive.com/kicad-users@yahoogroups.com/msg04204.html It says "with the lib editor you can select the projectname.cache.lib" Following that hint, and bearing in mind the other suggestions, I tried the following 1. EESchema: Preferences~library 2. Look at "Current search path list". Make sure your project directory is there 3. Highlight that line (in the list below "Current search path list", select you project directory) 4. Move to the top of the dialogue - "Component library files" and choose "Add" 5. Add "manual-cache.lib" (or whatever is appropriate for the project in question) It seems to 'work' - but I do not know if the above (1..5) are actually helpful though - it seems wrong that I have to do this when (in my case) I have not changed project. --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Robert <birmingham_spi...@...> wrote: > > It's very bad practice on any OS, as you run the risk of having your > library deleted by the uninstaller or the installer. On modern (ie > NT-based) Windows in general you may find that as an ordinary user you > wont be able to save anything in your libraries due to directory rights, > and on Win Vista onwards I'm guessing you'll also have a hard time with > UAC even if you have admin rights. > > It sounds like you have a hierarchical schematic, and that manual.sch is > the root. When you open <filename>.sch kicad looks for <filename>.pro > for the settings, including the pathnames of your libaries. The idea > is that you open the root schematic and use the hierarchy navigator to > work with other sheets. If the various files are not part of the same > project, you need to have a .pro file for every project (and I would > recommend one directory for each project). > > Regards, > > Robert. > > > On 11/10/2010 12:02, Dan Andersson wrote: > > You need to add your library in the particular schematics settings. > > > > Lazy Workaround: > > > > Get root/admin priv's, place your personal lib in the KiCad system lib > > area. Your private libs are now accessible at the default position. > > > > The described method above is very bad Linux practise but for you all > > running Windows, it doesn't matter as your OS is cluttered all over > > anyway. > > > > //Dan > > > > > > > > On Mon, 2010-10-11 at 10:53 +0000, nathalie_sylvain_allan wrote: > >> > >> Dear all, > >> > >> In a .pro I've several .sch > >> In .sch I use some customs components stored into a perso.lib > >> When I open a sch (named manual.sch)(included into the .pro) all is > >> rigth. When I open another sch (named proto_manual.sch) my customs > >> components are replaced by a square box with "? ?". With a text editor > >> I've checked if my perso.lib file is referenced into the > >> proto_manual.sch, yes it is. > >> > >> Could you tell me why I can't acess to my perso.lib in the second > >> schematic ? I don't understand. > >> > >> REgards > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 9.0.862 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3189 - Release Date: 10/10/10 > > 19:34:00 > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.862 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3190 - Release Date: 10/11/10 > 07:34:00 >
