Nets not loading in net classes

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I have updated Kicad 6 to Kicad 7.0.5 on Mac OS 11.7.8. Here is my version info


Version: 7.0.5-0, release build

Libraries:
	wxWidgets 3.2.2
	FreeType 2.12.1
	HarfBuzz 5.3.1
	FontConfig 2.14.0
	libcurl/7.87.0 (SecureTransport) LibreSSL/2.8.3 zlib/1.2.11 nghttp2/1.41.0

Platform: macOS Big Sur Version 11.7.8 (Build 20G1351), 64 bit, Little endian, wxMac

Build Info:
	Date: May 26 2023 08:59:16
	wxWidgets: 3.2.2 (wchar_t,wx containers)
	Boost: 1.80.0
	OCC: 7.6.3
	Curl: 7.77.0
	ngspice: 38
	Compiler: Clang 13.0.0 with C++ ABI 1002

Build settings:
	KICAD_SPICE=ON

For some reason I cannot see the nets list in net assignments window. I tried with a new project or even a new project from template.
https://i.postimg.cc/brFKtFCc/nets.png
If I load an older project created in Kicad 6 the nets are shown fine.
Is this a known issue? Is there a orkaround?

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The net to netclass assignment has changed.
You should first read the referring section of the documentation: Schematic Editor | 7.0 | English | Documentation | KiCad

A summary can also be found in older threads: V7 Methods of adding net to netclass - #2 by mf_ibfeew.

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Thank. I made a few experiments and now I try to realize how they work. It’s still a little confusing how and when the assignments are shown in the netclass dialog. For example:
If I add an assignment using a directive label, or net label properties using the additional field, I cannot see it in the netclass dialog but it’s visible in the schematic.
If I add an assignment on a net label with right click > assign netclass, it’s visible in the dialog but not on the schematic.
Is there any way to be visible and thus editable on both?

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Is there any way to be visible and thus editable on both?

No, (at least currently). Either the netclass-dialog way or the graphical way.
Maybe the new search-panel in the board could be interesting for you - there you could see all nets and the assigned netclasses. Sadly the search-panel still needs some work - for instance sorting is not implemented (so currently also only with limited use).

rumor for the future: If I follow the gitlab-activities correctly I think there is some netlist-manager in work for eeschema. I don’t know if it’s only for getting an overview or if it could also be used for editing parameters (for instance netclass-assignments). Time will tell :slight_smile:

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