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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	64303	May 10, 2019
Welcome to the KiCad.info Forums! meta	1	20047	July 6, 2014
No glx display 3D Models	2	12	January 12, 2026
Footprint Creation Guidelines Footprints	31	7336	January 12, 2026
Standard 120V socket NEMA-5 Footprint Footprints	5	38	January 12, 2026
Missing symbols... But only in an existing project Software	18	215	January 11, 2026
Gitlab and China Community	25	626	January 11, 2026
Oversize PCB board - possible solutions? Layout	5	83	January 11, 2026
Interactive positioning tools in version 9.0.7 Layout	1	71	January 11, 2026
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Print user layer (stripboard) Layout	13	153	January 11, 2026
Each time updating footprints from library the pcb file changes Layout	8	178	January 11, 2026
Migrating projects and component databases Software	3	88	January 11, 2026
Comprehensive markup table, where is it?! Schematic	12	155	January 11, 2026
Creating tracks that are mirror image on backside Layout	7	182	January 11, 2026
How to set thermal pads Layout	6	86	January 10, 2026
Adding ESP32 Development board to PCB design Footprints	6	105	January 10, 2026
Unable to simulate the demo file "hv_converter" Simulation (Ngspice)	12	252	January 10, 2026
Circle Tool for NPTH Layout	14	83	January 10, 2026
KiCAD MCP Server Software	29	7608	January 10, 2026
Bug : KiCad still print in color even if Output Mode is set to Black and White Software	1	75	January 10, 2026
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Hello all. Is kicommand still mantained? External Plugins	1	79	January 9, 2026
Print bottom layer tracks on top silk screen (not reversed)-Any ideas? Layout	6	77	January 9, 2026
Antenna footprint - net tie still generates DRC error Footprints	3	56	January 9, 2026
PCB Editor does not make aperture for through hole component pads Layout	3	60	January 9, 2026
Why are the names of PCB Nets similar? Layout	15	169	January 9, 2026
Buck Circuit Simulation Simulation (Ngspice) v7_0	41	7776	January 9, 2026
Selection filter for schematic editor V9.0X Schematic	2	108	January 9, 2026
2 PcbNew questions before opening tickets Layout	19	223	January 9, 2026

(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…