Comment 1 for bug 592578
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| Dick Hollenbeck (dickelbeck) wrote Re: [Bug 592578] [NEW] Wishlist: Add a document layer to module footprints | #1 |
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Stephen Eaton wrote:
> Public bug reported:
>
> Wish:
> I would like to see a document layer for module footprints that maps to the comment layer (or similar) in pcbnew.
>
> Reason:
> Coming from eagle I miss the ability to be able to document additional footprint information in the library module that I don't want to end up in the silkscreen layer e.g. clearance area information or full component outlines that may cover pads.
>
> ** Affects: kicad
> Importance: Wishlist
> Status: New
>
>
Are we talking about text? You said "document" as a verb.
Would not a capability to add "fields" give you this? This would be
like the eeschema symbol, where each field can be visible or invisible.
Maybe this already exists. I see the need. I don't see the suggested
solution as the only one.