Kicad learning notes - shortcut keys

Engineering interface

Icons and their functions

Icon	name	explain
	Schematic editor	Enter the schematic diagram editing interface , draw PCB The beginning of
	Symbol editor	Used to create circuit components that do not appear in the symbol library
	PCB Editor	It is usually accessed through schematic diagram , It is used to route the package diagram generated by the schematic diagram, etc PCB Provenance
	Package editor	Create what you don't have PCB encapsulation

Schematic drawing

Shortcut

Shortcut key	function	explain
Ctrl+s	preservation	The most commonly used save shortcut kicad The same applies
Ctrl+z	withdraw	Classic undo key combination
Ctrl+f	lookup	Most software supports this key combination to find things
a	Add symbols	Add components to the schematic diagram
w	attachment	Start drawing lines
q	Add no connection flag	For dangling pins
e	Editing project	Edit the attributes of some components
y	y Axis mirror	The components and parts are along Y Axis mirror flip
p	Add power	Add a power supply device to the schematic
f	Edit encapsulation Library	Edit the package library of a single component
g	Drag items	Dragging a connected wire does not break
l	Add tags	Used to add labels to identify two connected
x	x Axis mirror	The components and parts are along X Axis mirror flip
c	Copy components	Copy a single component
Insert	Repeat the last item	Repeat the last item according to certain rules
m	Move	Mobile components
v	Edit symbol values	Used to edit symbols of components
r	Rotating items	Rotating components
Shift+ Frame selection	Block copy	Copy the selected components and wires

Icon function

Icon	name	explain
	Edit border settings	Set paper size 、 Title bar parameters, etc
	withdraw + Back off	Recall the last action and recall recall recall the last action
	Create, delete and edit symbols	Symbol editor equivalent to engineering interface
	Browse the symbol library	Browse component symbol library
	Package edit	The encapsulation editor equivalent to the engineering interface
	Annotate schematic symbols	Comments 、 Comments , Is batch labeling , Mark each component in batch
	Electrical rules check	Check whether the connection conforms to the rules
	Distribute PCB To schematic diagram	Distribute PCB Package to circuit diagram （ You need to comment first ）
	Generate BOM file	Generate component list （ Used to buy items ）
	Edit symbol fields	Annotation plus allocation encapsulation

PCB draw

Shortcut key	function	explain
x	wiring	draw PCB line
/	Switch wiring status	Straighten some curved lines
v（ Connected ）	Through hole	When the top layer patch has a cross, it needs to go through the hole to the lower layer
v（ Disconnected state ）	Switch layers	It can be used to switch to the bottom layer for operation
d	Routing	Change the line position
i	Select the connected wiring	Select an entire line
l	lock / Unlock cabling	lock / Unlocking the wiring will not passively move the position
b	fill / Refill the area	It mainly covers the uncoated area with copper
Ctrl+b	Delete all copper clad areas	Delete the copper cladding to facilitate the modification of wiring
Alt+3	3D preview	see PCB Future finished products