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Find the symbol and footprint on UltraLibrarian or another site. Find the symbol and footprint on UltraLibrarian or another site.
- Symbols needs an `.kicad_sym` - Symbol needs a file with a `.kicad_sym` extension
- Footprint - Footprint needs a folder with a`.pretty` extension and with one or more files with `.kicad_mod` extensions in it
- The 3D model needs a STEP AP214 file with a `.stp` extension
Copy all the files into a folder in the project, e.g. `Symbols/PART_NAME` after you unzip them into the **Downloads** folder.
### Symbol
Go to **Schematics Editor** and open **Preferences > Manage Symbol Libraries**. Click on **Project Specific Libraries**. Click on the button. Click on the 📁 icon in the new row, select the `.kicad_sym` file. Give it the row a **Nickname** that matches the part.
### Footprint
Go to the **PCB Editor**. Go to **Preferences > Manage Footprint Libraries**. Click on **Project Specific Libraries**. Click on **** button. Click on the 📁 icon in the new row, select the `.pretty` folder. Give the row a **Nickname** that matches the part.
### 3D Model
## Elements ## Elements
- A pin header is a set of pins that connects to PCB's together - A pin header is a set of pins that connects to PCB's together