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--- kicad_schematic_entry [2018/11/07 22:40] – [Update some component values] tell
+++ kicad_schematic_entry [2018/11/22 11:07] (current) – tell
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-===== Assign footprints =====
+Continue by assigning fooprints on the [[kicad cvpcb]] page.
+After doing footprint assignment, don't forget to save!
-So far, our schematic contains symbols that represent the electrical
+===== Create Netlist =====
-behavior of our parts, but ignore their size and shape on the board.
-In prepartion for layout, each symbol needs to be assigned a "footprint"
-There's an important dialog for this: The "Assign PCB Footprints to
+The last step do be done in the schematic editor is creating the //netlist//.
-Schematic Symbols" tool.  (toolbar or menu)
+Push the green Create Netlist ("Net") button, and accept the default name.
+that's it! you should be able open up the pcb editor, hit "read netlist", and see all of your parts.
-Our connectors, J1 through J4, are generic symbols - they aren't
-associated with an actual connector that we can buy or place on a
-board.  Take a moment to notice where J1 through J4 are located on the
-schematic.  If you used the defaults for "annotate", J1 should be on the left,
-J2, J3, and J4 on the right.