====== Part Libraries and Symbols ======

Once installed, these Part Libraries can be viewed with the Library Browser so that parts can be inserted into your drawings (start LibreCAD, then select: "View > Toolbars > Library Browser"). On insertion, each part is converted into a block which can be re-inserted many times.

Read more about: [[usage:howto#how_to_create_standard_blocks_to_be_re-used|Blocks]]

Read more about: [[usage:tutorials|Usage]]

WARNING: though these DXF files have been tested, scanned and re-worked in a Linux environment, we cannot guarantee that they will be entirely free from malicious code which could destroy your data or damage your computer system.

===== Installation =====

The easiest method of installation, which does not require Windows Administrator or Linux Root privileges, is to create a new folder named "library" on your Desktop or in your Documents. Download any of these Part Libraries and unzip (Extract) them into the new "library" folder, then go up a level, right-click on the folder's icon and select "Properties". The path to this folder (Location) should be something similar to "C:\Documents and Settings\User\Desktop" or "/home/user/Documents", therefore the full path to the unzipped Part Libraries within it would be "C:\Documents and Settings\User\Desktop\library\" or "/home/user/Documents/library/" (remember to include the final "\" or "/" after "library"). Make a note of this full path, restore LibreCAD, select: "Edit > Application Preferences > Paths", type the full path into the box marked "Part Libraries", select "OK", then re-start LibreCAD.

These Part Libraries are universal, that is, they have been tested on 32-bit and 64-bit systems, Windows and Linux:

===== Libraries =====

==== Architecture and Interior Design ====

Representing household furniture and fittings, the parts in this library can be used by Architects and Interior Designers.

AUTHOR **A Galley** \\
DATE **2006-Dec-24** \\
EDIT **2014-Jul-07** \\
KEY **architecture**
 
{{ :partlibs:architect3-lcad.zip |architect3-lcad.zip}}

==== Electrical Engineering ====

Representing electrical components, machines and controls, the parts in this library can be used by Electrical Engineers and Installers.

AUTHOR **Anand** \\
DATE **2014-Nov-30** \\
EDIT **2015-Feb-24** \\
KEY **electrical**
 
{{ :partlibs:electrical1-lcad.zip |electrical1-lcad.zip}}

==== Electronics ====

Most of these electronic symbols (Electronic3-LCAD) are similar to the Philips-Mullard format that was in use from 1970 to 1990 and most are still in use today.

Files were originally created as part of a college project (Electronic1, 2006) using AutoCAD, but they have been re-worked and saved using LibreCAD to ensure compatibility with QCAD, LibreCAD, and FOSS (Free Open-Source Software).

AUTHOR **A Galley** \\
DATE **2006-Dec-24** \\
EDIT **2014-Jul-07** \\
KEY **electronics**
 
{{ :partlibs:electronics3-lcad.zip |electronics3-lcad.zip}}

==== Mechanical ====

Nuts and bolts, DINs: 84, 85, 912, 929, 931, 933, 934, 963, 7991, M1 ... M64

AUTHOR **Peter** \\
DATE **2020-Dec-17** \\
KEY **bolt** **nut**
 
{{ :partlibs:nuts-bolts.zip |nuts-bolts.zip}}

==== Model Railways ====

Various rails from Fleischmann, Märklin, Roco

AUTHOR **Peter** \\
DATE **2020-Dec-17** \\
KEY **model railway** **rails**
 
{{ :partlibs:modelrails.zip |modelrails.zip}}

==== Plumbing ====

Symbols for plumbing plans

AUTHOR //Forum:://**karantois** \\
DATE **2020-Jul-16** \\
KEY **plumbing** \\
REFS https://forum.librecad.org/Biblioteque-td5719225.html \\
NOTE French part names, probably needs an English translation

{{ :partlibs:plumbing.zip |plumbing.zip}}

===== Symbols =====

==== Diverse ====

4-flames gas stove

AUTHOR **Arq Juan Olivera** \\
DATE **2022-Jun-15** \\
KEY **gas** **stove**
 
{{ :partlibs:gas-stove-4-flames.dxf |gas-stove-4-flames.dxf}}