Hi Folks- There's a small change brewing to where the default symbol/footprint libraries are installed.
Previously, KiCad had default paths for schematic symbols in `/usr/share/kicad/library` and for footprints in `/usr/share/kicad/modules/` (Windows users found these at %{KICAD_PROGRAM}\share\kicad\library and %{KICAD_PROGRAM}\share\kicad\modules) Starting with tomorrow's nightly build, we will be installing these to `/usr/share/kicad/symbols` for schematic symbols and `/usr/share/kicad/footprints` for layout footprints. I know what you are thinking. "Why would you guys decide to name the directories for what is actually in them? Won't that make it easier for new users to find things?" Well, maybe... The original directory names have a lot of history and were descriptive for the original intent. We've standardized our nomenclature throughout KiCad in advance of v6 and the directory structure was one of the last holdouts. Hopefully the transition will be smooth. If you compile locally, you will need to update your locally installed libraries or set the PATHs variable to point to the libraries (footprints and symbols) you currently have installed. Users who run from one of the packages should find their changes to be transparent. Seth -- [image: KiCad Services Corporation Logo] Seth Hillbrand *Lead Developer* +1-530-302-5483 Long Beach, CA www.kipro-pcb.com i...@kipro-pcb.com
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