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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	64077	May 10, 2019
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Need DRC rule to check min clearance between paste Footprints	0	1	December 23, 2025
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Sch symbol pins mapping to PCB footprint pins Footprints	2	31	December 22, 2025
Arranging user interface panels in PCBnew Layout	3	63	December 22, 2025
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Footprint naming in KLC Footprints v9_0	0	30	December 22, 2025
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Workflow to Place Selected Components on Grid Layout	3	63	December 22, 2025
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KiNotes — Smart Engineering Notes for KiCad (Plugin) External Plugins	2	225	December 22, 2025
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My new special Footprint and errors in ERC & footprint filters Footprints	10	93	December 21, 2025
Stencils, paste, and registration marks Manufacturing	18	339	December 21, 2025
Symbol availability question... Library Symbols	6	151	December 21, 2025
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Strange behaviour when importing pcb from Altium Layout	9	185	December 20, 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…