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[Nick Østergaard <oe.nick@xxxxxxxxx>]

2014-11-11 3:33 GMT+01:00 Carl Poirier <carl.poirier.2@xxxxxxxxx>:
> Hi all,
>
> I noticed the keyword search function does not work for some cases, unless
> there is something I don't understand.
>
> In pcbnew, hit "Add footprints". In the textbox, write "CNY17" and hit
> "Search by keyword". I get "No footprint found". I would expect some
> opto-devices to come out, for example the Optocoupler_6pin_wide_Stile-I
> which has "CNY17" in its keywords field.
>
> I can place it using the "List All" or "Select by browser", however, and if
> I create a footprint with a single keyword, then I can search for it.
>
> Can anyone confirm this issue or tell me if it's a normal behavior?

I see the same issue. I could be nice to have a similar chooser as we
have got in eeschema, thanks to Henner.

Nick