> it to compile. I installed libgeda locally in /usr/local/lib using > ./configure, make, make install, but gschem still complains that it
Check out the whole gaf tree. Run "make" and follow the directions, then "make install". It all works together very nicely. There's a couple of environment variables you have to set. > That much I know. :-) If I want custom footprints I'll be sure to > make 'em. I just wish I could figure out how the heck I can tell > how big in "mils" a component is. Read the data sheet. I also re-check them with calipers when I get the parts, and position them on a print of the board to verify the footprint. > I don't know where to find sizes of components (data sheet?), Yes. > and I also (forgive my stupidity) have no idea what a "mil" is. I > certainly know what a millimeter is, but what on earth is a "mil"? A mil is a milli-inch, or 0.001". Also called a "thou". _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user