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"shields" as parts

 

A have similar question as one in issue
https://github.com/KiCad/kicad-library/issues/391. Why there are not
symbols + footprints for so called "shields" instead of templates?
The only disadvantage is overlapping of such footprint with other
parts in pcb editor. So when you do some action (rotate,move,...)
above "nothing", but you work inside this footprint, you perform this
action with "shield's" footprint.
In my opinion, it makes sense to have it as symbol + footprint at
least for simple shields with pin headers and mount holes.

Patrik Bachan (diggit)