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From: "Nicklas Karlsson (nicklas DOT karlsson17 AT gmail DOT com) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]" <geda-user AT delorie DOT com>
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Subject: Re: [geda-user] [pcb-rnd] Improvements to parametric footprint
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> Improvements have been made to the pcb-rnd parametric footprint
> insertion user interface.
> 
> Users continue to invoke the element insertion interface with the
> usual "i" key, but can now edit parametric footprint parameters in
> real time using the dialog window.
> 
> This is in addition to being able to select footprints from the local
> filesystem.
> 
> Footprints can also be retrieved from a supported web resource, such
> as gedasymbols.org, if specified in the preferences. This feature may
> also be of use to those running multiple designer seats with a
> centralized, in-house footprint repository.
> 
> Of particular note, parametric footprint descriptors can be specified
> in the footprint attribute field in the schematic editor, to have
> pcb-rnd automatically create the element when loading the netlist for
> the layout.
> 
> i.e. for gschem, a simple example would be the following attribute for
> a resistor:
> 
> footprint=acy(300)

This is really good. A lot of components come in standard packages with different number of pins.