Right now, I’m using the text field in the schematic editor, which works well since it allows multiline text. But it’s a bit dangerous since the text must be managed manually since it is not part of the symbol itself.
I tried to do this using the symbol text feature, but it would only let me write one line of text. So I made two text fields. But then, when I place the symbol on the schematic, the text rotates with the symbol (There is no property to have the text always oriented horizontally).
I’m not sure if either of these two abilities are possible with symbol text:
• Multiple lines
• Persistent orientation
As a workaround you could use a parameter-field in the symbol. The text for this parameter-field can later in the schematic (after rotation) moved / rotated as well.
There is some thread on the issues list about create some “upright” status for the objects in the library. This could be specially useful for open collector and other specification symbology into the symbols. I just could not found the thread at Issues · KiCad / KiCad Source Code / kicad · GitLab
Interesting, there are some issues as recent as a week ago (search link below). This seems timely. I will keep an eye out for this feature in future releases. Thank you.
