Position pins X mm from each others

Layout Footprints
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Hi All,

I created a list of many pins/pads with names and sizes using Footprint Edition. later on, I want to change the distance between each pin/pad to make it 2mm instead of 1mm. I had to do this manually.

is there any automated way to position pins/pad a certain mm from each others?

Note: I am using the latest Kicad version.

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If the footprints have regular arrays of pads it might be faster to regenerate them using the Footprint Wizard in the Footprint editor.

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Yes. Use the “Array” tool.
It is much easier to create a new footprint using the array tool than change the distances between pads on an existing footprint.

  • Using the footprint editor, place a single pad.
  • Right Mouse click that pad.
  • Select: Create from Selection > Create Array.

This function is also available in the PCB editor.

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