Do you mean components or modules?
It gets a bit confusing swapping between different packages :-)
eeschema = components
pcbnew = modules (aka footprints)
It sounds like your imported components or whatever are using a different
grid size to that of the main screen
If you are working in eeschema, select a component (right click) and
select the edit component -> open with library editor.
Right click on the background and the context will show the current grid
size, and grid setting options.
You can also get this from the library editor window select
preferences -> schematic editor options
you will see the grid size at the top of the list.
If the component parts do not align with the grid, then that's the problem
You have a couple of options, the first and easiest if it works out, is
to adjust the grid size on the main screen to be the same as used for the
component
Otherwise you will need to set a fine grid in the component editor that
is some multiple of them main grid size, then move the component a
little so that it aligns with where the main grid should be, then reset
the grid size and resave.
(I don't think there is a quick fix if this turns out to be the issue)
Andy
On Fri, 20 Oct 2017 08:29:46 +1100
Post by Brendan Simon ***@BrendanSimon.com [kicad-users]Hi kicad-users,
Is there an easy way to move components that are off grid to be on grid?
I've converted an altium design to kicad but the components don't seem
to be on grid. moving the components moves them by the grid size, but
not onto the grid itself.
How do I snap components to the grid?
Thanks, Brendan.