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Subject: [geda-user] favorite methods for BOM part symbols part footprints
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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2016 05:46:15 -0500
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When I choose a new part to use I usually make a rough list BOM first as a
spreadsheet while comparing different parts for price and performance,
part symbols next, and part footprints last.

That is mostly because I start with pencil and paper, and maybe some schematic sections
for simulation, (but with no purchasing details), before having a schematic.
Else I might create heavy symbols with attribs first.

What is your work flow?
What is the smoothest time saving way?