Is there a way to create a “scratch” schematic? Basically an extra schematic in a hierarchy that won’t populate the PCB.
Sometimes during designs I’ll make some changes I’m not quite sure about, like a particular power supply or other element, and I’d like to remove them from my design but keep them available for copy/paste in case I put them back in.
I suppose I could make a second project and run a new instance of kicad I suppose, but I figured I’d ask if there was a more convenient way.
Consider doing this:
In you systems file browser/finder (whatever machine you use and call it) Copy the PCB and Schematic. Paste them into the same project and Rename them.
Click the Refresh button and they’ll show up in the project (Kicad’s main window).
Then, you can tweak as desired and when happy with results (incrementally or completely) without involving the original PCB or Schematic.
When done, you can Rename or use with the Renamed when copied… Need to try different approaches to figure out the best work-flow for your preference