Two issues: 1) The Mac (OSX Monterey) and 2) Kicad
Naturally, the Mac affects Kicad and I had too many issues with Monterey. But, I re-installed Monterey and Kicad, dug into the hidden files and did a lot of cleaning. Resulting in ability to now set permissions without jumping through hoops and responding to a zillion prompt-panels.
Back to Kicad:
That said the only remaining issue I have is seeing 3D models on old projects. Some appear, some don’t and all are on my system and linked correctly to older Kicad files. Something does Not want to get updated when I reset them.
But, rather than fussing with them, it’s quicker/easier for me to simply Change the footprint and reselect the existing one - two clicks (per item on PCB) and I’m done.
The Image with the Side-By-Side two panel-view shows the same footprint, same links/paths yet, one is Not showing as it should (not like the one next to it). If you see a Typo/other that I’m not seeing, I’ll buy you a cup of Coffee!
Adding/selecting my Models and Kicad Stock Models works fine for new projects (and adding to Old projects) - it’s only about 1/2 of existing old projects with trouble. I’m not worried about it.
Now, to your needs:
I’m sure I was not clear, leading to your confusion.
So, if you’re still having trouble, consider theses steps:
In a different user’s post, review my comments - I walked through the steps of setting up… This Post
There are some gif videos… they have a Play/Pause btn at lower right corner.
Thus, when dust is settled:
- Ensure your Paths are correctly set (use UTF-8 font, no spaces or symbols).
- Always Quit Kicad after setting Paths
- Create a New Project and add a few Footprints to it (no need for Schematic). You can make some connections on Top/Btm layer and draw shape on Edge_Cut layer.
Result: You should see good result when looking at it in 3Dview.
If problem, then we can go from there