Trying to follow the "Getting Started in KiCad" tutorial

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Documentation included with Kicad is outdated in many places. If you are just getting started with kicad I recommend Rene’s excellent tutorial specifically for v5.1

Tutorial: Introduction to PCB design with KiCad version 5.1 (Getting Started)

Introduction to PCB design with KiCad version 5.1 In this tutorial we will learn the very basics of using KiCad for designing a circuit board. It is assumed that you already installed KiCad. If not head over to KiCads download page and follow the instructions for your operating system. This tutorial is split into the following sections: Creating a Project Designing the schematic (Schematic using symbols and Wires) Lay out the board (Visibility options, Footprints, Traces and board outline) …