I have similar problem with converting Orcad schematics netlists to Kicad PCB and because it is only 3-5 components and ~15 pins, I modify the nelist file by hand. I know this is a workaround but it works and it takes 1-2 minutes. Some components in our schematics use pin names instead of pin numbers and I do not want to change them so that I do not mess up other schematics.. M.
---- Pedro Martin <pki...@yahoo.es> wrote: ============= Hi, The correct method is changing pin names on the schematic symbol or on the pcb footprint, as you wish. What is important is to have the same name on both symbol and footprint. Pedro. > I sketched up a circuit that used a 7805 regulator. The schematic symbol had Vin, Gnd, and Vout for the pin names (and for the numbers, too). The corresponding PCB footprint had pins 1, 2, and 3. These were all in the standard installation libraries. > > I only noticed this since no ratlines appeared when moving the footprint about. My quick solution was to create a new symbol with the pins renamed to match the footprint. > > What is the correct method to resolve pin names between footprints and the symbols? > > Thanks, > --Jim > >
