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brief = "Symbols with a default footprint link to a valid footprint file"
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. For _atomic_ symbols (those with an associated default footprint), the *Footprint* field must be filled with a valid entry of the format `<footprint_library>:<footprint_name>`.
. For _generic_ symbols (those which map to multiple possible footprints), the *Footprint* field must be left blank

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