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Subject:	Re: PCB - moving already routed objects
From:	Peter Clifton <pcjc2 AT cam DOT ac DOT uk>
To:	geda-user AT delorie DOT com
Date:	Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:14:11 +0100
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On Wed, 2011-09-21 at 08:31 +1000, Stephen Ecob wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM, Vaclav Peroutka <vaclavpe AT seznam DOT cz> wro=
te:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have one problem. I am finishing one PCB but I have to move one TQFP =
to
> > connect last signal. So - I have to delete routed signals around the fo=
otprint,
> > move the footprint, move end points of remaining tracks to have more ro=
om and
> > re-route again.
> >
> > Is there any simpler, more automatic method? I would imagine that I pic=
k and
> > move footprint and PCB computes possible position regarding tracks arou=
nd it and
> > clearance. Holding 45 deg tracks. It might be hard to describe. I attac=
hed one
> > picture. I know that there is a plenty of possibilities. But is there a=
ny plan
> > to support at least some smart moving of routed footprints?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Vasek
> >
>=20
> You should learn about the "rubber band mode" option in the settings
> window.  It should do what you want.

Change "It should" for "In an ideal world, we would have coded it to..."

In actual fact, rubber band mode is very very stupid, and it won't
preserve the track angles and clearances you need - sorry.

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Peter Clifton

Electrical Engineering Division,
Engineering Department,
University of Cambridge,
9, JJ Thomson Avenue,
Cambridge
CB3 0FA

Tel: +44 (0)7729 980173 - (No signal in the lab!)
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