# How do I add a variant to a core part? **URL:** \ **Category:** parts help\ **Created:** [March 6, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/how-do-i-add-a-variant-to-a-core-part/15349 "2022-03-06T12:37:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![microMerlin](https://forum.fritzing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/76d3ee/32.png) [@microMerlin](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/microMerlin)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/how-do-i-add-a-variant-to-a-core-part/15349/2 "2022-03-06T13:06:14Z")
The easiest way to create a new part **IS** to start from an existing part. Whether the existing is in core or not. Drag the existing part to a sketch, then right click and choose Edit (new parts editor) from the menu. If the only thing you need to change is the PCB graphics, goto that view, then export; As image; SVG. Use whatever editor (like Inkscape) to make the changes, then File; Load image for view back in the parts editor. Save that as a new part, load it into your “mine” parts bin, and ready to go. If I used the correct existing core part to walk through the steps as I was writing the above, all that is needed is to move one of the coil connector holes. You might also want to change properties and description for the new part. These two sets of tutorials apply to the current versions of Fritzing (most of the others are for older versions of the software.) Using Eagle2Fritzing is more difficult yet (for starters you need a Fritzing development environment to build Eagle2Fritzing!) If you need a small number of parts, it is easier to convince one of us that know parts making to make them for you. That said we are always willing to help people to make parts as everyone benefits from more people willing and able to make parts. > [@Fritzing PART CREATION Video Tutorial Series](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-part-creation-video-tutorial-series/2647): > > NEW FASTER PART MAKING VIDEOS AT THE BOTTOM-[Fritzing Parts Fast](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-part-creation-video-tutorial-series/2647/19) ADVANCED FRITZING USER TIPS & TRICKS VIDEOS AT THE BOTTOM-[Fritzing Adv Tips & Tricks](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-part-creation-video-tutorial-series/2647/15) A series of part creation videos - I’m not an expert, but there was nothing else around at the time. Use 1080p HD fullscreen to see details clearly - use gear symbol bottom right -. Recorded slowly for older people, so select a higher speed if it’s too slow. P.S. - Sorry about the voice/sound yum Fritzing Part Creation - Chapter1 - New Part … > [@Part creation howto part 1 breadboard and pcb](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/part-creation-howto-part-1-breadboard-and-pcb/7692): > > Someone in this forum post requested help to fix up a part. So while doing that I decided to record what I needed to do in order to fix the part to provide a tutorial to create new / fix broken parts. If you start from the Tarjeta S4A EDU.fzpz file posted in the above thread, you should be able to recreate my improved part posted in the same thread. I started by loading the original part in to Fritzing, that indicates breadboard is (at first look anyway) pretty good, but schematic and pcb are… Locating a Fritzing Part file, or asking for help > **[FAQ:Where can I find "specific part"](https://github.com/fritzing/fritzing-parts/wiki/FAQ:Where-can-I-find-%22specific-part%22)** > > Electronic components for use in the Fritzing app (aka the parts library) - fritzing/fritzing-parts --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/how-do-i-add-a-variant-to-a-core-part/15349)._