In Eagle, you may need to replace added files with new versions. This article will guide you through the replacement process, ensuring that file content is updated while preserving original tags, notes, and other information.

Steps to Replace Files

In Eagle, select the file you need to replace, right-click and choose "Reveal in Explorer / Finder", or use the shortcut Ctrl / ⌘ + Enter.
Rename the new file to exactly match the old file's name. Note: The new and old files must have the same format (for example, both JPG or both PSD).
In the opened Explorer / Finder window, locate the .info folder, then drag or copy-paste the renamed new file into this folder to overwrite the old file.
Return to the Eagle application, and the software should automatically refresh to display the updated file. If it doesn't update automatically, you can right-click the file and select "More" → "Update Thumbnail" to manually refresh.

Important Notes

When replacing files, the file format must remain consistent, otherwise the file may not display correctly
This method preserves all original tags, notes, and other metadata of the file
It's recommended to back up your Eagle library before replacing important files

How to replace files in Eagle?