This software allows librarians to manage, create, and modify footprints and symbols for the KiCad EDA suite. It also includes conversion tools, such as legacy to/from s-expression, and the ability to generate footprints and 3D models from templates. A schematic symbol pin editor is also available.
As someone who has been using the KiCad EDA suite for a while now, I can confidently say that the Footprint Editor tool, specifically designed for managing, creating, and modifying footprints and symbols, is an absolute must-have. It offers a plethora of features that make the job much easier and more efficient.
Firstly, the tool has a library conversion feature that allows you to convert legacy to/from s-expression. This feature can save a lot of time and effort, especially when working with projects that have been created using previous versions of KiCad.
Another great feature is the ability to generate footprints and 3D models from templates. This feature ensures that your footprints and models are accurate and consistent throughout your project.
Furthermore, the Footprint Editor allows you to generate schematic symbols and edit pins using a table. This makes creating symbols and managing pins a breeze, which is especially useful when working on larger projects.
With repository access for centralized storage and a keyword filter for quick search, finding and managing footprints and symbols has never been easier. Additionally, the tool allows you to visually compare footprints and symbols from two different libraries, ensuring that you choose the correct components for your project.
Finally, the tool presents essential parameters such as pitch and span separately and provides you with all the necessary information to ensure that your components fit perfectly into your project.
Overall, I highly recommend the Footprint Editor tool to anyone using the KiCad EDA suite who wants to streamline their workflow and create components accurately and efficiently.
Firstly, the tool has a library conversion feature that allows you to convert legacy to/from s-expression. This feature can save a lot of time and effort, especially when working with projects that have been created using previous versions of KiCad.
Another great feature is the ability to generate footprints and 3D models from templates. This feature ensures that your footprints and models are accurate and consistent throughout your project.
Furthermore, the Footprint Editor allows you to generate schematic symbols and edit pins using a table. This makes creating symbols and managing pins a breeze, which is especially useful when working on larger projects.
With repository access for centralized storage and a keyword filter for quick search, finding and managing footprints and symbols has never been easier. Additionally, the tool allows you to visually compare footprints and symbols from two different libraries, ensuring that you choose the correct components for your project.
Finally, the tool presents essential parameters such as pitch and span separately and provides you with all the necessary information to ensure that your components fit perfectly into your project.
Overall, I highly recommend the Footprint Editor tool to anyone using the KiCad EDA suite who wants to streamline their workflow and create components accurately and efficiently.
What's New
Version 1.0: This is the first non-beta release.