Improvement to KiCAD Schematic Library Editor

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@jkriege2

Currently Aliases can have their own name, description, datasheet, But I think it would be great to also specify a custon footprint for each alias.

This will be the source of terrible mess. I think the current approach is good.
We only need to create less “universal libraries” - for other devices than base devices like: resistor, capacitor, diode, etc. - which allow to select any footprint to symbol.

@jkriege2

As an extension to the above thing: Would it be possible to link in a .CMP-file to a specific .LIB-file (in addition to implicit linking via the filename)?

Sorry, I don’t get it your idea.

@jkriege2

To edit and maintain all this it would be great to have a table-UI that allows to edit the Aliases (currently I have to close the properties editor, select a new alias, open the properties dialog, edit the props, close the dialog again, save the changes, …).

The library editor really needs a side panel. How to make Eeschema library editor much better - Wishlist
On this panel you could dynamically view the information you need at the moment by extending or hiding floating tables.

@jkriege2

Today there is a pin-table window, which shows the pins in the device, but does not allow editing them … It would be great to be able to edit the pins+their props there!

I agree in 100%.