visible feedback if footprints are not found on import

[KaiMartin]

Currently, there is no visible feedback in the GUI if a footprint could not be found on import schematics. There is a note in the logs, though. However, missing components is vital information. More intrusive feedback seems worthwhile.

Suggestion: Adopt the technique of gschem to place an eye catching placeholder for every component that was not found. Maybe, even go for the same design. This is rather intuitive.

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[Bert Timmerman (bert-timmerman)]

Sounds like a good idea, maybe even include the refdes so one can insert a footprint manually with shift-click.

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commit 6762885654463db6b39e6a6dfbc1911d196146fc
Author: DJ Delorie <email address hidden>
Commit: DJ Delorie <email address hidden>

    Warn user if footprints can't be found on import

    Since the message log doesn't make it obvious, add a pop-up dialog
    whenever there are missing footprints during an import.

    Affects-bug: lp-828388