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Re: [RFC] Standard field for manufacturer part number in schematic symbols

 

> On 22 December 2016 at 14:01, Strontium <strntydog@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> The issue with the keys isnt that they are customisable, its that they are
>> easy to type wrong/get inconsistent, you have to remember what keys you are
>> using, did you leave any out, etc, etc.
>>
>> In this situation, we could define a "default" set of standard keys, like
>> "MPN", etc.  Users would be able to define their own sets, add or delete
>> from the "default" set, etc.  Tool writers would invariably use the
>> defaults, unless there was a good reason not to.  Its not proscriptive,
>> just suggestive.
>>
>> So, rather than a change to the schematic file, its a UI change and a
>> change to an existing config file, or a (my preference) new config file.
>>
>
On 23 December 2016 at 14:25, Kaspar Emanuel <kaspar.emanuel@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> I am happy with this solution and would be willing to work towards a
> patch. Would a patch for this be accepted?
>
Could someone with write access please chime in as to whether work in this
direction would be accepted?

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