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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	63668	May 10, 2019
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Issues with MPM3610 layout - DRC errors Footprints	9	65	November 20, 2025
FreeCAD error when importing PCB with KiStepUp 3D Models	12	116	November 20, 2025
When creating a new package, it is impossible to jump to the currently created package Footprints	3	60	November 20, 2025
Again, KiCAD upgrade, "myparts" gone from the symbol and footprint libraries Software	16	186	November 20, 2025
Connections on symbol shown as green dot with an offset square? is this a problem Schematic	8	101	November 20, 2025
Moving pin names in schematics Schematic	4	71	November 20, 2025
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Single Footprint for two devices Footprints	1	47	November 19, 2025
Current config does not include library BH0041-rescue Schematic	8	89	November 19, 2025
Help with aligning parts Layout	12	151	November 19, 2025
Exporting job foot prints? Layout	2	46	November 19, 2025
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PCB Editor Update Pad/s Not Found Issue Layout	5	61	November 19, 2025
Simulating a specific breadboard given to us at uni Simulation (Ngspice)	4	120	November 19, 2025
Potentiometer with integral on/off switch Footprints	10	207	November 19, 2025
Restoring Schematic and PCB/Layout windows positions on screen(s) Software	0	48	November 19, 2025
Kicad unable to save symbols modified in symbol editor in Linux Library Symbols v9_0	17	138	November 19, 2025
Where are my plugins gone? External Plugins	6	163	November 18, 2025
Why can I assign some nets to my trace and not others Layout	8	153	November 18, 2025
Symbol unit assignment seems unique across hierarchical sheet instances Schematic	6	52	November 18, 2025
(0,0) board position Layout	3	101	November 18, 2025
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ERC thinks symbols need annotation Library Symbols	2	82	November 18, 2025
A Good Start to Filled Zones and Thermal Reliefs? Layout	8	121	November 18, 2025
Why are small D-Sub footprints 2.77mm instead of 2.74mm? Footprints	13	260	November 17, 2025
Impedance Calculation Tool according to Layer Stack-Up Layout	22	380	November 17, 2025
How to best automatically place 100 SMD resistors in the PCB without manually moving? Layout	6	213	November 17, 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…