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[Martin Marmsoler <martin.marmsoler@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jon,

thank you for your reply.

On 8/27/20 8:22 PM, Jon Evans wrote:
> There is a draft spec:
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qXwFPbYOwFXRNvjRN5BttRX_4esEDdYDt1cOpOmNc8A/edit?usp=sharing
I will check it out. Thanks

On 8/27/20 9:41 PM, Jon Evans wrote:
> This is basically what I'm thinking, except I was planning to 
> integrate it into the symbol chooser as well (so no need to open cvpcb 
> if you don't desire) 

How does your workflow looks like? I mean when I create for example a 
buck converter I place all the symbols, the choosen integrated circuit 
... , but I just use a symbol for the diode or the inductor and set some 
values. At the end I'm searching parts which fit the requirements and 
then I can choose the footprint. I think for parts like diodes inductors 
and so you don't choose the exact part at design beginning.


On 8/27/20 9:36 PM, Brian wrote:
> I have a private branch that stores symbols and footprints in a MySQL 
> database

Using a Database is complicated for community work. On textbased stuff 
everybody can contribute. So an interface is needed so that the 
community can help to build up the database. I think it is a lot of work 
to create a database which is usable.


Cheers,

Martin