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# SparkFun Default Settings
Local UI settings are found in the following locations:
* Windows -- `%appdata%/roaming/kicad`
* Mac -- TBD
* Linux --TBD
To install SparkFun custom settings, copy the desired file from this repo and place in the appropriate location.
SparkFun custom settings can be found here:
[https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun-KiCad-Libraries/tree/master/Tools/SparkFun_UI_Defaults](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun-KiCad-Libraries/tree/master/Tools/SparkFun_UI_Defaults)
## eeschema settings
Default colors for eeschema are kept as the default, but can be found in ./SparkFun_eeschema/ anyhow.
![eeschema](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun-KiCad-Libraries/raw/master/Documentation/Pictures/eeschema.png)
*An example schematic view*
## pcbnew and 3D viewer settings
Settings file sets up colors for pcbnew and the 3D viewer. A user should select either SparkFun_Green_PCB or SparkFun_Red_PCB from ./SparkFun_UI_Defaults/
### pcbnew
Both versions use the same settings as default but with a couple changes:
* Paste layer changed to pop out a bit
* F.SilkS and B.SilkS chosen as light grey
![pcbnew](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun-KiCad-Libraries/raw/master/Documentation/Pictures/pcbnew.png)
*An example pcb view*
### 3DViewer colors
Colors are set to match about what SparkFun boards look like.
![ExampleGreen3DView](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun-KiCad-Libraries/raw/master/Documentation/Pictures/ExampleGreen3DView.png)
*Example 3D viewer of a green board*
![ExampleRed3DView](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun-KiCad-Libraries/raw/master/Documentation/Pictures/ExampleRed3DView.png)
*Example 3D viewer of a red board*