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[Kerusey Karyu <keruseykaryu@xxxxx>]

> > Instead of "LT1129_8pins" just use "LT1129IS8" for SO8 variant. For
> > D2PAK version use the "LT1129IQ".
>
> Because in many cases, we won't need a symbol for each package. For
> example, one chip might very well have the same pinout between its
> SOIC-8 and TSOP-8 variant.
Well. Some people appreciate KiCad for its flexibility in libraries.
Always, using CvPcb they can assign a footprint which they want.

Unfortunately for me, this flexibility is not so good. In the case of 
discrete elements: yes, but in the case of integrated circuits is the
first step in making mistakes.

I prefer the method: take the right symbol and forget. In addition, when 
I'm generating BOM list I have at a glance exactly which elements have 
to be on board and I have less to do during its post processing.

In my point of view, such a high level of flexibility is good for 
hobbyists. But we don't want KiCad only as a niche software for hobbyists?

Regards
Kerusey Karyu