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Subject:	Re: [geda-user] PCB- importing schematics details
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Date:	Thu, 23 Jun 2016 08:21:44 +0200
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"Brane2 (brane2 AT s5tehnika DOT net) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]"
<geda-user AT delorie DOT com> writes:

> ... But PCB hen spits all new elements right into the middle of my
> board, where it can be hard to see/find/select them in the pile of all
> those already placed elements, tracks, polygons and whatnot

You only need silk and pins/pads layers visible to select and move
parts.

> ... and since I usually have option "rubberband" on, moving them
> causes havoc on the board.

It's a bad idea not to turn off rubberband mode when adjusting
placement on a partially routed board.

This is what I to (still with the gsch2pcb flow):

1. make the drawing area significanltly larger then the board outline
2. import new parts
3. select all new parts
4. disperse selected elements
5. turn off rubberband
6. move selection outside of board outline

Gruß,
-- 
Stephan

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