The “Datasheet” symbol property contains a link to the datasheet. Rather than using an absolute path, the variable ${KICAD_CI4RAIL_DATASHEET_DIR} can be used instead. The content of the property then looks like this:
${KICAD_CI4RAIL_DATASHEET_DIR}/various-12.
Is there an easier way to define the default path? For 3D models, for example, the path variable KICAD_USER_3D can be set. In this case, the content of the “Datasheet” property would be something like:
various-12.
We use a database to fill the property content. This is also used by other tools, such as PADS Professional.
Thanks a lot