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Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 12:46:07 +0100
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Subject: Re: [geda-user] pcb: buffer not mirroring a group of SMT resistors
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On 27/08/14 11:21, Matt Rhys-Roberts wrote:
> Hi, I just wish to left-right mirror a selection of 0805 resistors and
> their tracks. Selecting them, cutting selection to buffer, then using
> either type of 'mirror buffer' function, does not modify the buffer at
> all.
>
> If this worked, it would save me manually repositioning a lot of work,
> which has been caused by moving a thru-hole IC to the non-copper side
> of a single sided board. I'll have to do it manually in the meantime...
>
> Any solutions please? Upgrade imminent...
>
> Regards,
> Matt
>
Hi Matt,

The buffer manipulation only works on tracks when there are no parts
present - since mirroring anything more complex than a resistor results
in invalid pin numbering.

You can probably get the tracks alone to mirror, then place the parts as
needed...

I hope that helps...

Ed

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