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(Start Here) Frequently Asked Questions FAQ This topic is an index to answers for frequently asked questions about KiCad. General tutorials Where is the official documentation? The official Getting Started in KiCad tutorial (up to date for KiCad version 8) Tuto…	3	64308	May 10, 2019
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What the _1 preset in symbol editor in te Name field Library Symbols	1	28	January 12, 2026
Migrating projects and component databases Software	4	117	January 12, 2026
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Footprint Creation Guidelines Footprints	32	7363	January 12, 2026
Standard 120V socket NEMA-5 Footprint Footprints	5	66	January 12, 2026
Interactive positioning tools in version 9.0.7 Layout	1	99	January 11, 2026
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How to : Put the Seeed Studio ESP32-S3 with Wio-SX1262 into KiCad Schematic	1	62	January 9, 2026
Hello all. Is kicommand still mantained? External Plugins	1	87	January 9, 2026
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(Start Here) Frequently Asked Questions

This topic is an index to answers for frequently asked questions about KiCad. General tutorials Where is the official documentation? The official Getting Started in KiCad tutorial (up to date for KiCad version 8) Tuto…