What is the proper way to rename a KiCad project

Question

I have a KiCad project that I've been working on. But now, the project name had to be changed, so I have to rename the project.

How do I rename it properly so the all KiCad files get updated with the new name?

Answer 1

In order to change the project name properly and propagate the new name to all project files, we should rename the project from the File menu of KiCad.

1. Open the main project window by clicking the *`.kicadpro`** (*.pro for KiCad 5.x and earlier_) file
2. Click File > Save As... and save the project with the new name.

IMPORTANT
This should only be made from the main window so that KiCad update all refences in files.

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References

• https://docs.kicad.org/9.0/en/kicad/kicad.html#kicad_files_and_folders
• https://forum.kicad.info/t/rename-a-project/38963