Restoring library

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Hi folks.

It’s a rookie mistake, my bad. I was a bit overwhelmed by the labyrinthian library that I decided to remove it all and tried building the library myself. I removed it only from the Preferences >> Manage Symbol/Footprint options, and not the physical files.

Reinstalling KiCAD didn’t help either. Seems like it detects some legacy settings?

I now find myself needing them back because well… turns out it was quite useful to have them.

How do I restore it?

Thanks.

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Why can’t you simply add the library back in using . . .

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Hi @vizier87

What is your OS and how did you remove the Kicad Libraries?

Did you use the rubbish bin symbol to remove the libraries?

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Hi @jmk, I’m on Windows 10 and yes, I used the rubbish bin symbol.

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Hi @RaptorUK, I did attempt at searching the library but to no avail. And I’m just unsure if there is a master library I can just download and reinstate it?

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You removed the lot or just some?

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I don’t see labyrinthian library among KiCad libraries.
If it is not KiCad library then reloading KiCad couldn’t help in any way.

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I think the OP already tried to re-install . . .

“labyrinthian library” = like a labyrinth, complex :wink:

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Assuming you’re using 7.0:

Libraries are installed in these paths, unless reconfigured (check out Path Substitutions at the bottom of the dialogs):
${KICAD7_SYMBOL_DIR} C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\share\kicad\symbols\
${KICAD7_FOOTPRINT_DIR} C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\share\kicad\footprints\

Just click on the folder icons image in respective “Manage … Libraries” dialogs, go to the above paths and choose all desired symbol (.kicad_sym) and footprint libraries (.pretty folders)

Another way is:

  1. Go to %APPDATA%\kicad\7.0\
  2. Delete sym-lib-table and fp-lib-table files
  3. Restart KiCad
  4. Open PCB/Schematic editors, choose
    “Copy default global symbol/footprint library table (recommended)”
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Hi @vizier87

Sorry, I’ve been away all evening (my time zone).

Once you have your libraries back after following @dsa-t 's advice, there are lots of methods for manipulating Personal and Kicad libraries in the FAQ at the top of this page in “Tips and tricks” and “Beginners Guide”. Both, well worth the read. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi everyone, my apologies. I’ve been away from the PC for quite some time due to personal issues, but I just wanted to let you know I greatly appreciate all the feedback, especially from @jmk @dsa-t

I’ll be reading them up soon, but will update here when I get it right.

Thanks & cheers!
Vizier87

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