Clarify library addition as HTTP in KiCad documentation (#1438)

Updated instructions to specify adding the file as a HTTP library.
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@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ To connect KiCad with Part-DB do the following steps:
``` ```
4. Replace the `root_url` with the URL of your Part-DB instance plus `/en/kicad-api/`. You can find the right value for this in the Part-DB user settings page under "API endpoints" in the "API tokens" panel. 4. Replace the `root_url` with the URL of your Part-DB instance plus `/en/kicad-api/`. You can find the right value for this in the Part-DB user settings page under "API endpoints" in the "API tokens" panel.
5. Replace the `token` field value with the token you have generated in step 1. 5. Replace the `token` field value with the token you have generated in step 1.
6. Open KiCad and add this created file as a library in the KiCad symbol table under (Preferences --> Manage Symbol Libraries) 6. Open KiCad and add this created file as a HTTP library in the KiCad symbol table under (Preferences --> Manage Symbol Libraries)
If you then place a new part, the library dialog opens, and you should be able to see the categories and parts from Part-DB. If you then place a new part, the library dialog opens, and you should be able to see the categories and parts from Part-DB.