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HansFong wrote:
> Hello all, newbie gEda user here (also newbie in PCB-design).
>
> In PCB you can draw arbitrary lines and vias, which is handy if you 
> want to insert a single test pin (a physical pin you put on your PCB 
> to hook up a probe) in a line, or make a wire bridge (two vias with 
> nothing in between and an arbitrary distance in between them). I can't 
> find a way (component) to let a net end in a via or connect two nets 
> with a via.
>
> So what is the proper way to make such things in gschem?
>
> 1) use connectors?
>
> 2) use 0 ohm resistors?
>
> 3) ???
>
> Any suggestions to help me shape my thoughts are welcome. Cheers,
>
>
> Hans
>
>
Hi,

FWIW, a single layer board issue ... I think it is problem for pins with 
various distances in between (only), and not for pads with a solder 
bridge (one can only "bridge" a handful of mil with solder, so there is 
a "fixed" span distance).

I use two single pin symbols in the schematic and connect (and place a 
text "wire bridge").

I use two single pin footprints in the pcb layout and draw the "wire" on 
a separate layer and silkscreen.

Fab'ed two layer boards are not that much extra in cost, maybe even 
cheaper ... so only unless the board is DIY.

My two cents ... enjoy ;-)

Kind regards,

Bert Timmerman.