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Subject: Re: [geda-help] Preferred way "Separate-but-equal" grounds
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>> - I've got a mixed-signal board where I've got an AGND, PGND, and DGND
>> which I want to be routed separately (different trace widths, etc).
>> However, I want them to be connected at one point (that I would chose).
>> What's the correct way to do this?
>
> So far, the "best" answer is: talk to your layout guy :-)
>
> There is no technical solution to this one in the geda/pcb tools.

I use a zero Ohm resistor, with a footprint that will get covered in
solder to short the two closely spaced pads.