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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	63909	May 10, 2019
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New symbol merge into KiCad libraries Library Symbols v9_0	7	76	December 10, 2025
Copy default global footprint library table unavailable Footprints	4	88	December 10, 2025
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Imported symbols,footprints and 3D models licensing issues Library Symbols	1	40	December 10, 2025
Schematic symbol - preview footprint Library Symbols	2	36	December 10, 2025
Transfer between pc's Software	9	202	December 10, 2025
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Image "send to" front/back Schematic	3	90	December 8, 2025
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Dragging selected bunch of components/vias/tracks does not drag vias Layout	6	99	December 8, 2025
Naming of a SMD footprint convention Library Symbols	7	88	December 8, 2025
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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…