How to Install and Uninstall kicad Package on openSuSE Tumbleweed

Last updated: December 23,2024

1. Install "kicad" package

This guide let you learn how to install kicad on openSuSE Tumbleweed


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                kicad
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "kicad" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to uninstall kicad on openSuSE Tumbleweed:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                kicad
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the kicad package on openSuSE Tumbleweed

Information for package kicad:
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Repository : openSUSE-Tumbleweed-Oss
Name : kicad
Version : 8.0.0-2.1
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : openSUSE
Installed Size : 157.5 MiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : kicad-8.0.0-2.1.src
Upstream URL : https://www.kicad.org
Summary : EDA software suite for the creation of schematics and PCB
Description :
KiCad is an open source (GPL) software for the creation of electronic
schematic diagrams and printed circuit with up to 32 copper layers and
additional technical layers.
KiCad includes a project manager and four main independent software tools:
- Eeschema: schematic editor.
- Pcbnew: printed circuit board editor.
- Gerbview: GERBER file viewer (photoplotter documents).
- Cvpcb: footprint selector for components association.