Importing a library - irf-2.lib

Schematic Library Symbols
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I’m in need of an IRF730 (International Rectifiers). I located it in the web. How do get this into my Kicad installation?

2

This looks like a standard MOSFET which should be available in the Device symbol library. (Make sure you select the one with the right permutation of pins.) The footprint is a TO-220, according to the datasheets. So there’s no need to import anything.

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@ChristophK
The symbol is in the “Device” library. It is named “Q_NJFET_GDS”. The GDS means G = pin 1, D = pin 2 & S = pin 3.

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Despite from the symbol being wrong I will have to edit the device name.
So my question remains: how do I import a library?

Found it: Preferences Menu->Manage Symbol Libraries

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For a more accurate drawing use a Q_NMOS_GDS from the "Transistor_FET library.
To edit the device name: open “Properties” and change the “Value”

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Thanks. I found that. And it’s fine. Thank you.