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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	64200	May 10, 2019
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[Review Reques] 2 stacked PCB project Layout	6	37	January 4, 2026
Group editing of pad dimensions Footprints	0	5	January 4, 2026
Should I upgrade from 7.0.11 on MacOS? Software	0	8	January 4, 2026
Adding a footprint to resistors Footprints	2	13	January 4, 2026
Where to find an electrolytic capacitor Footprints	3	44	January 4, 2026
Missing text and line tools Schematic	4	25	January 4, 2026
Crashing on zone fills Layout	15	79	January 4, 2026
Schematic+Symbol Editor Function and Display Problems 9.0 Schematic	14	197	January 4, 2026
Help with 'Pad Size' max hole error Footprints	4	22	January 4, 2026
Why are small D-Sub footprints 2.77mm instead of 2.74mm? Footprints	22	558	January 3, 2026
KiCAD MCP Server Software	26	7233	January 3, 2026
Trouble printing a 2-layer PCB Layout	14	133	January 3, 2026
How do you do a Cut line on a PCB, where the cut only goes partway through? Manufacturing	3	59	January 3, 2026
New KICAD 10 variants Software	2	116	January 3, 2026
Correcting symbol sketch Library Symbols	3	45	January 3, 2026
parts2kicad - Script for importing from SamacSys (Mouser/Farnell) External Plugins	0	35	January 3, 2026
Warning: Silkscreen clipped by solder mask when overhanging board edge Layout	3	51	January 3, 2026
Is there a way to stop loading footprints in schematic editor? (V9) Schematic	9	70	January 3, 2026
Schematic, v9, Dragging Multiple Wires Schematic	0	42	January 3, 2026
Finding an existing standard footprint from given dimensions Footprints	9	79	January 3, 2026
Each time updating footprints from library the pcb file changes Layout	7	124	January 3, 2026
Error in 3D model? 3D Models	3	65	January 3, 2026
Any contraindication for flexible PCB test points Manufacturing	0	32	January 3, 2026
Simulation with XSPICE code models Simulation (Ngspice)	25	2224	January 2, 2026
Is it possible to export a 3D PCB that is displayed in a 3D view? 3D Models v8_0	22	132	January 2, 2026
Warning Footprint 'Footprint Name' does not match copy in library 'Library Name' Footprints	4	65	January 2, 2026
Kicad 9.0.7 available now Software	0	104	January 2, 2026
Update pcb from schematic problem Layout v9_0	15	194	January 2, 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…