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Re: Symbol library editor UI refactor

 

Hi Wayne,

Does it mean I am free to push the changes? Or do you want some extra
time for the review?

Cheers,
Orson

On 04/02/2017 05:46 PM, Wayne Stambaugh wrote:
> 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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