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[[Image: KicadLib2.png]]
[[Image: KicadLib2.png]]


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


[[Image: KicadLib3.png]]
[[Image: KicadLib3.png]]
Exit the library browser window. Click somewhere on the schematic where you want to place the component.
[[Image: KicadLib5.png]]

Revision as of 23:59, 24 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.

KicadLib5.png