Offline footprint library

Hi Matthias,

There is Footprint Libraries Wizard which allows you to store a copy of the libraries on your hard drive. To do so:
- run pcbnew
- from 'Preferences' menu select 'Footprint Libraries Wizard'
- check 'Github repository' and 'Save a local copy to:'
- continue with further dialogs, as you click 'Next' button

Regards,
Orson

Hi Orson,

thanks for your quick reply - that´s exaktly what I was
looking for!

Regards,

Matthias
> Your question #270454 on KiCad changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/kicad/+question/270454
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Maciej Sumiński proposed the following answer:
> Hi Matthias,
>
> There is Footprint Libraries Wizard which allows you to store a copy of the libraries on your hard drive. To do so:
> - run pcbnew
> - from 'Preferences' menu select 'Footprint Libraries Wizard'
> - check 'Github repository' and 'Save a local copy to:'
> - continue with further dialogs, as you click 'Next' button
>
> Regards,
> Orson
>

@Orson
Some of users are still confused with online libraries, maybe the reason is that fp-lib-table with links to online libraries are provided with installation.
What do you think about removing the github fp-lib-table? Users should be redirected to the wizard (by the pop-up showing when kicad is run first time or better when user opens footprint viewer with empty fp-lib-table). This way everybody will easily find the wizard and learn how it works. If wizard can build fp-lib-table it seems to be unnecessary to provide additional table with content of kicad github.
Another thing to my wishlist: add warning that libraries on github may change when "github repository" is selected and "save a local copy to" is not selected. Users shouldn't expect the libraries on kicad github (and others not owned by them) are stable.

Hi michalstec,

In general I think it might be a good idea, but it would be better to discuss it on the developer mailing list.

Regards,
Orson