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From: Kai-Martin Knaak <kmk AT familieknaak DOT de>
Subject: Re: [geda-user] pcb-rnd: parametric footprints (status update)
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2015 16:19:17 +0200
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Erich Heinzle (a1039181 AT gmail DOT com) [via 
geda-user AT delorie DOT com] wrote:

> in my opinion, one of the biggest hurdles/learning curves for new
> users is getting workable footprints when moving from gschem to pcb.

+1


> Anything that simplifies generic footprint selection during design
> is good for prospective users.

The arguably easiest way would be to have footprint attributes set in 
the default library. Of course a default footprint cannot suite every 
need. But there are certainly standard footprints for standard 
components. They can provide a starting point which lets you do a 
working layout without having to dive into the depths of footprint / 
symbol generation issues. 
That is why I started the  "essential library".
http://www.gedasymbols.org/user/kaimartin_knaak/essential/essential.html
No much resonance from developers, yet.

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