Kicad 3d Model. One of the cool features of kicad is the 3d viewer. This might not be right for every user.
15 select 3d viewer from the view menu to preview the 3d model on the footprint. These 3d models are best used in combination with the official footprint libs. This selection associates the wrl file with the footprint.
In the pcb editor select the footprint you wanted to add the 3d model right click on the footprint and select properties.
Navigate to the subdirectory in which the 3d model is stored select the file you desire and hit ok. Snapeda is a free online cad library for kicad with symbols footprints and 3d models for millions of electronic components. Using library loader with kicad. This might not be right for every user.
