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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	63918	May 10, 2019
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Problems with footprint editor Footprints	1	18	December 11, 2025
(Solved) Simulation not correct? Simulation (Ngspice)	3	23	December 11, 2025
Suggestions for 3D model of a SMD IC 3D Models v9_0	15	83	December 11, 2025
Having no luck in locking NPTH holes... or footprints, for that matter Layout	18	189	December 11, 2025
New symbol merge into KiCad libraries Library Symbols v9_0	10	137	December 11, 2025
Hierarchical sheets not presented properly Schematic	6	94	December 11, 2025
KiCad bangs my history list Software	1	174	December 10, 2025
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Holes and notches not visible in 2D View of panalized board. Layout	7	149	December 11, 2025
Vanishing netname invert overbar Schematic	7	186	December 11, 2025
How to enable auto routing option? Layout	2	136	December 10, 2025
Copy default global footprint library table unavailable Footprints	4	96	December 10, 2025
Drawing lines, placing text erases itself at finish Schematic	11	151	December 10, 2025
Calculating length for "tune length" in case of Y shape traces Layout	7	145	December 10, 2025
Imported symbols,footprints and 3D models licensing issues Library Symbols	1	62	December 10, 2025
Schematic symbol - preview footprint Library Symbols	2	52	December 10, 2025
Transfer between pc's Software	9	217	December 10, 2025
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.history folder Software	3	80	December 9, 2025
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Underscores are annoying Library Symbols	18	432	December 9, 2025
KiCAD version 10 Software	3	532	December 9, 2025
Flooding an area with copper in a 'from scratch' (no nets), manual layout Layout	31	254	December 9, 2025
Image "send to" front/back Schematic	3	91	December 8, 2025
Sense command not working for ngspice/kicad Simulation (Ngspice)	3	105	December 8, 2025
Dragging selected bunch of components/vias/tracks does not drag vias Layout	6	100	December 8, 2025
Naming of a SMD footprint convention Library Symbols	7	96	December 8, 2025

(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…