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Exit the library browser window. Click somewhere on the schematic where you want to place the component.
Exit the library browser window. Click somewhere on the schematic where you want to place the component.
You can use the mouse wheel to zoom your view in and out.


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[[Image: KicadLib5.png]]

Revision as of 00:00, 25 June 2012

Placing a Part

On the right toolbar, click on the button for "Place Component":

KicadPlace.png

Click somewhere on the schematic.

The component selection window should pop up. Click "by Lib Browser":

KicadLib.png

The library browser window should pop up. Click "device""

KicadLib2.png

A list of components should appear in the library browser window. Scroll down and click "R" (resistor):

KicadLib3.png

Exit the library browser window. Click somewhere on the schematic where you want to place the component.

You can use the mouse wheel to zoom your view in and out.

KicadLib5.png