# Latest **URL:** https://librepcb.discourse.group/latest.md [Latest](https://librepcb.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://librepcb.discourse.group/categories.md) --- ## [Projects #madewithlibrepcb](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/projects-madewithlibrepcb/99)
**Author:** [@dbrgn](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/dbrgn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/projects-madewithlibrepcb/99 "2026-09-01T12:18:10Z")
This is a thread where you can post pictures of your finished projects that were created using LibrePCB. Feel free to use the hashtag #madeWithLibrePCB when you share pictures on social media! Please don’t use this thre… --- ## [Welcome to LibrePCB Discussion](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-librepcb-discussion/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 3:28pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-librepcb-discussion/7 "2018-12-12T15:28:39Z")
Welcome to our official discussion site for LibrePCB. This is a place for users and developers of LibrePCB to discuss about features, bugs, development, and general support. --- ## [Creating panelized boards natively in LibrePCB](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/creating-panelized-boards-natively-in-librepcb/1078)
**Author:** [@AvetosDesign](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/AvetosDesign)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/creating-panelized-boards-natively-in-librepcb/1078 "2026-09-22T03:45:54Z")
I’d like to resurrect the topic outlined in Is it possible to create panelized boards in 2.0? . I freely acknowledge the existence of gerber panelizers, and the ability for the manufacturer to panelize them for you. Bo… --- ## [Onedrive Problem and Wishlist](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/onedrive-problem-and-wishlist/1061)
**Author:** [@Berni4](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Berni4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/onedrive-problem-and-wishlist/1061 "2026-09-21T18:39:36Z")
Hi all, after working with LibrePCB on real production projects for several days, I’m really excited about it! It’s a pleasure to use and, for me, it’s the most intuitive PCB design tool I’ve ever worked with. A few we… --- ## [Simulation in LibrePCB](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/simulation-in-librepcb/224)
**Author:** [@re-searcher](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/re-searcher)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/simulation-in-librepcb/224 "2026-09-19T08:17:08Z")
Hi, I’Am new to the forum here. A nice idea is adding an simulator in the schematic editor. GnuCap is an open source simulator. There are some simulation schematics examples Unfortunately they cannot make a pcb q… --- ## [Group select behavior modification](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/group-select-behavior-modification/1080)
**Author:** [@AvetosDesign](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/AvetosDesign)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/group-select-behavior-modification/1080 "2026-09-19T07:54:32Z")
At present, the group select (“rubber-band” select) operates as an intersect window. Any items that touch the selection window are selected. It has started to become common practice that if a group select window is cre… --- ## [Visual indications for locked items?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/visual-indications-for-locked-items/1079)
**Author:** [@AvetosDesign](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/AvetosDesign)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/visual-indications-for-locked-items/1079 "2026-09-18T17:44:22Z")
Currently, the only indication that an item is locked is the state of the icon in the toolbar. I’m wondering if people would find it beneficial if there were some kind of visual indication in the panel as well. I’m thi… --- ## [Anyone interested in support for space mouse (3DConnexion)?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/anyone-interested-in-support-for-space-mouse-3dconnexion/1068)
**Author:** [@AvetosDesign](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/AvetosDesign)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/anyone-interested-in-support-for-space-mouse-3dconnexion/1068 "2026-09-13T01:10:15Z")
Per project contribution guidelines, I’m opening a discussion before creating a feature request. I use a 3D space mouse (3DConnexion) for most CAD work, including for 2D drawings. The buttery-smooth simultaneous pan & … --- ## [Hosting Library server](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/hosting-library-server/1040)
**Author:** [@Walter11](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Walter11)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/hosting-library-server/1040 "2026-09-11T10:30:07Z")
Hi there, First of all, great project! One of the biggest hurdles I’ve encountered so far is the availability of libraries. For most designs I still have to import components from external libraries. Back in the Eagle … --- ## [EDA-RW : a Python library to read LibrePCB files (e.g. for Spice)](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/eda-rw-a-python-library-to-read-librepcb-files-e-g-for-spice/1077)
**Author:** [@fabrice](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/fabrice)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/eda-rw-a-python-library-to-read-librepcb-files-e-g-for-spice/1077 "2026-09-10T12:12:58Z")
Hi, I am the author of GitHub - PySpice-org/PySpice: Simulate electronic circuit using Python and the Ngspice / Xyce simulators · GitHub a Python library for running Spice Simulation. A few years ago, I wrote a Python l… --- ## [Measure on V 2.1.1](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/measure-on-v-2-1-1/1067)
**Author:** [@tomwbarclay](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/tomwbarclay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/measure-on-v-2-1-1/1067 "2026-09-03T19:43:43Z")
Any idea when measures may be given Eagle like behaviour ? Currently I draw lines (polygon tool) and manually add measurement text. Regards Tom --- ## [How to use components imported from Eagle in schematic](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-use-components-imported-from-eagle-in-schematic/1066)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-use-components-imported-from-eagle-in-schematic/1066 "2026-08-30T08:24:41Z")
Beginner question - or just plain user error I have created a local library and imported a symbol and package for an IRS2092 from the Eagle files supplied by Farnell. I have then created a project and try to add an IRS2… --- ## [The component does not refresh after changes in library](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/the-component-does-not-refresh-after-changes-in-library/1065)
**Author:** [@kkankai](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/kkankai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/the-component-does-not-refresh-after-changes-in-library/1065 "2026-08-14T15:26:46Z")
If this system is purely library-based, I would assume by changing the library item I would change it in the schematic or board. Apparently not. It seems I’ve tried everything under the sun, from placing it again to chan… --- ## [Arbitrary pads on board but not on schematic?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/arbitrary-pads-on-board-but-not-on-schematic/1064)
**Author:** [@parenthetical](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/parenthetical)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/arbitrary-pads-on-board-but-not-on-schematic/1064 "2026-08-11T18:48:35Z")
Is there a way yet to add areas of unmasked copper to a board without creating a component? Like arbitrary SMT pads that are not on the schem? (Arbitrary THT pads not on the schem would also be really useful) It’s some… --- ## [GUI Development](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/gui-development/437)
**Author:** [@Ben01880](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Ben01880)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/gui-development/437 "2026-08-02T11:08:13Z")
What GUI development framework was used for LibrePCB --- ## [Wire routing controls](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/wire-routing-controls/1032)
**Author:** [@pknessness](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/pknessness)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/wire-routing-controls/1032 "2026-07-26T09:00:37Z")
R and F are used elsewhere to rotate and change the side of a pcb component, I think it would be nice that when you are placing a wire, you can use R to change the angle mode of it And use F to change it’s copper laye… --- ## [Problem when editing MPN in Library Editor](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/problem-when-editing-mpn-in-library-editor/1051)
**Author:** [@giancarlo64](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/giancarlo64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/problem-when-editing-mpn-in-library-editor/1051 "2026-07-12T15:02:16Z")
While updating manufacturer part numbers in my custom library, I noticed behavior that seems inconsistent and could possibly be a bug. I often edit the MPN field in the Manufacturer Attributes section of a component. Th… --- ## [Link eagle imported Parts to general Libs](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/link-eagle-imported-parts-to-general-libs/1052)
**Author:** [@Berni4](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Berni4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/link-eagle-imported-parts-to-general-libs/1052 "2026-07-10T06:55:52Z")
Hi, is it possible to link parts from imported boards from eagle to general editable Library? If i import a eagle project, librePCB generate a „hidden“ lib inside the project folder. I need to edit the footprint to elim… --- ## [How to make a shape for board outline(textolite) instead of a draw polygons?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-make-a-shape-for-board-outline-textolite-instead-of-a-draw-polygons/1050)
**Author:** [@IvanIsak2000](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/IvanIsak2000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-make-a-shape-for-board-outline-textolite-instead-of-a-draw-polygons/1050 "2026-07-03T17:53:42Z")
--- ## [No Library manager after win 11 install](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/no-library-manager-after-win-11-install/1046)
**Author:** [@BezzaBob](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/BezzaBob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/no-library-manager-after-win-11-install/1046 "2026-06-24T18:22:34Z")
I have just installed LibrePCB on Windows 11 (Intel I9, 32 GB RAM, 1T M2 SSD) and I do not seem to have access to the Library manager as shown in the video tutorials. The workspace folder was created successfully in my … --- ## [Unknown signal error in adding device to PCB design](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/unknown-signal-error-in-adding-device-to-pcb-design/1044)
**Author:** [@azural](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/azural)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/unknown-signal-error-in-adding-device-to-pcb-design/1044 "2026-06-19T06:16:15Z")
I was adding a device to the pcb editor when I got the error. "Unknown signal “f677ad9a-f589-4799-9ad-71bf43f94da” found in deviece “dfe9fe 19-3132-4dfb-8bc8-8ae04c80fb45"” --- ## [Hide {{VALUE}} in board view](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/hide-value-in-board-view/1043)
**Author:** [@liberation](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/liberation)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/hide-value-in-board-view/1043 "2026-06-07T12:08:50Z")
I want to hide the values of the part on the board. For example on resistors it should display the part id (R1) but not the value (100 Ohm) of it. Is this possible without redesigning (copy) the components and remove {{… --- ## [3D viewer not working on Windows 11 with AMD Vega 10 graphics](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/3d-viewer-not-working-on-windows-11-with-amd-vega-10-graphics/1038)
**Author:** [@sivate](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/sivate)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/3d-viewer-not-working-on-windows-11-with-amd-vega-10-graphics/1038 "2026-05-28T17:51:24Z")
--- ## [General guidelines to avoid UUID problems](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/general-guidelines-to-avoid-uuid-problems/1037)
**Author:** [@davei](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/davei)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/general-guidelines-to-avoid-uuid-problems/1037 "2026-05-28T08:03:43Z")
I would like guidelines spelling out how to avoid problems with UUIDs. I have had many problems with UUIDs. Symptoms include elements of the Library Editor not showing up after a save that seemingly works without error… --- ## [Unable to see messages from file format upgrade](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/unable-to-see-messages-from-file-format-upgrade/1036)
**Author:** [@Tubbles](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Tubbles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/unable-to-see-messages-from-file-format-upgrade/1036 "2026-05-22T07:57:30Z")
Hello when opening my old v1 project i got this: However clicking the “Show Messages” shows the “thinking” mouse pointer icon for a couple of seconds, and then nothing. What is supposed to happen here? Can I see the … --- ## [2.0.1 can’t find Layer Switchers](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/2-0-1-can-t-find-layer-switchers/1035)
**Author:** [@SmashedTransistors](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/SmashedTransistors)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/2-0-1-can-t-find-layer-switchers/1035 "2026-05-17T20:38:45Z")
Hello and thanks for LibrePCB. I m making my first pcb with libre PCB andbi don’t find layer switchers neither in the schematics editor, nor the pcb editor, nor the component editor. It makes edition quite tricky. His … --- ## [Change tab on return to board](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/change-tab-on-return-to-board/1034)
**Author:** [@pknessness](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/pknessness)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/change-tab-on-return-to-board/1034 "2026-05-14T08:48:21Z")
Small thing, but something I’ve noticed that is a bit annoying to work with is that, when I am editing my board and in the “Place Devices” tab, I will go back to the schematic to check where the part I am placing is mean… --- ## [LibrePCB Base resistor component](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/librepcb-base-resistor-component/1029)
**Author:** [@w0l](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/w0l)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/librepcb-base-resistor-component/1029 "2026-04-28T16:42:17Z")
Hi, The resistor component element within the LibrePCB Base library doesn’t have pad/pin connections (at least in my package) leading to an error when attempting to place the component. I can see the allocate the pins … --- ## [Netlist Export](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/netlist-export/1023)
**Author:** [@PopoutApps](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/PopoutApps)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/netlist-export/1023 "2026-04-24T20:10:25Z")
EDAs don’t have support for Veroboard/stripboard, so I have written a small utility which can take files from Qucs-s or KiCAD and convert them into a format suitable for DIY Layout Creator or VeroRoute. I’ve looked at al… --- ## [(bug) LibrePCB crashes on two-finger vertical scroll](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/bug-librepcb-crashes-on-two-finger-vertical-scroll/1028)
**Author:** [@pknessness](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/pknessness)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/bug-librepcb-crashes-on-two-finger-vertical-scroll/1028 "2026-04-21T22:43:20Z")
I’m currently using trackpad with librepcb so my two finger scroll up and down is zoom, and in about 4 hours of work I’ve crashed about 3 times. The trigger seems to be on a scroll, but its not every time so its hard to … [Next page](https://librepcb.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)