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From: Kai-Martin Knaak <knaak AT iqo DOT uni-hannover DOT de>
Subject: Re: [geda-user] Router fun with rubberbands
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:41:14 +0100
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Stefan Salewski wrote:

> If there is unused capacity,
> we may try to move components together to reduce PCB area and trace
> length.

IMHO, a rubberband approach would be good for this task too. Imagine, all 
tracks are made of tensioned rubber. Then you let go of the components.
---> Twang! The layout shrinks to half the size. 

For extra nerdiness, allow the components to adjust their angle, too :-) 

Seriously, such a automatic layout shrinking algorithm may be a winner in 
many real world scenarios.

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