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Subject: Re: [geda-help] Restrict pcb's Import Schematics to only use custom elements (footprints)
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>  naming components the
> same as the default library's names is a Bad Idea…

Fair enough, but I would still like to disable access to the default library.

I can imagine many reasons why a user would like to do so (avoiding unintentional naming conflicts is a good one).  For example, in gschem, I like the option of starting fresh by using (reset-component-library), so that the only symbols that I see from the dialog box are the specific libraries I trust/like (which I add in with the (component-library) command).  Is there a way to do something similar in pcb?  i.e. not just add in my custom libraries, but disable/wipe out all others?

As for custom names for custom footprints — I take the point, but at the same time, I prefer to avoid longer-than-necessary names.  e.g. I’d like to name my element 0603.fp, not 0603_custom.fp or 0603-ND.fp  (yes, it’s a small gripe).

By the way, I’m laying out my first 4-layer board now and am having a blast with pcb.   Thanks for the great software and for answering my questions as I bump up against things I haven’t found solutions to online.

Best,
James