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[Wayne Stambaugh <stambaughw@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Orson,

I'm fine with using PART_LIBS object for now.  Once the symbol library
table is in play, the only code that should be using PART_LIBS is the
code that remaps the symbols in the schematic from the current look up
method over to the symbol library table.

Thanks,

Wayne

On 4/1/2017 7:14 PM, Maciej Suminski wrote:
> Hi Wayne,
> 
> Yes, I used the PART_LIBS object, as it seemed to be used everywhere
> else. Obviously, I will adjust my code when SYMBOL_LIB_TABLE is ready,
> but I would prefer to do it after it is adopted by other components.
> This way I will have some examples that I could read, and
> SYMBOL_LIB_TABLE is likely to be well tested, so I am going to have less
> doubts when I face problems.
> 
> Cheers,
> Orson
> 
> On 03/31/2017 12:51 AM, Wayne Stambaugh wrote:
>> Hey Orson,
>>
>> I'm guessing you used the current PART_LIBS object instead of
>> SYMBOL_LIB_TABLE to access the symbol libraries.  This method will soon
>> be obsolete.  Will you have the time to help me with the transition?  I
>> am willing to do it but I'm not familiar with the new symbol library
>> editor code (yet).  My goal is to get the new symbol library table code
>> in place for populating schematics and then start working on the editor,
>> viewer, chooser, and any other remaining code the uses PART_LIBS to
>> access symbol libraries.  I'll see if I can find the time this weekend
>> to try out the new editor.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Wayne
>>
>> On 3/30/2017 6:12 PM, Maciej Suminski wrote:
>>> Here it comes, raised from the dead, the new UI for symbol library
>>> editor [1]!
>>>
>>> KiCad is a really fast moving target, so it has taken me plenty of time
>>> to rebase the branch. Actually there is a completely new approach
>>> inside, I hope it will be more robust.
>>>
>>> I still need to replace the head commit, as it has not got Wayne's
>>> approval, but it should not be a huge change. What I need now is a few
>>> brave testers, as I would like to merge the code as soon as I fix the
>>> problematic commit.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Orson
>>>
>>> 1. https://code.launchpad.net/~orsonmmz/kicad/+git/kicad/+ref/libedit
>>>
>>> On 12/05/2016 05:52 PM, Maciej Sumiński wrote:
>>>> Since some time we have been working on eeschema library editor with the
>>>> goal of simplifying the user interface. Now it is available for
>>>> beta testing [1] and I would appreciate some feedback.
>>>>
>>>> Changes:
>>>> - symbol tree widget (thanks to Michele Castellana)
>>>> - opening multiple components at the same time
>>>> - creating a new library adds it to the project libraries
>>>> - cut/copy/paste symbols between libraries
>>>> - most of the actions are available in the top menu now
>>>>
>>>> I have modified a few icons too (import/export/save part), though they
>>>> need pixel-accurate scaling to look fine, so for now they are just an
>>>> idea to be discussed.
>>>>
>>>> I invite you to build the code and take it for a test drive, but if all
>>>> you want is a quick overview of the changes, then there is a short
>>>> screencast too [2].
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Orson
>>>>
>>>> 1. https://code.launchpad.net/~orsonmmz/kicad/+git/kicad/+ref/libedit
>>>> 2. https://vimeo.com/194371466
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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