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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:04:44 +0000
From: Matt Rhys-Roberts <matt DOT rhys-roberts AT envinsci DOT co DOT uk>
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Subject: Re: [geda-user] Ellipses in gschem?
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Many thanks Girvin, very interesting approach.

I hadn't ever thought of using gschem for so much purely graphical work 
before!

Matt



On 24/02/15 22:49, Girvin Herr wrote:
>
> On 02/23/2015 07:21 AM, Matt Rhys-Roberts wrote:
>> Is it possible to create ellipses in gschem for use in symbols? 
>> Circles and arcs are no problem...
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Matt
>>
> Matt,
> I had a similar problem, needing a cutout for a 5x7 oval speaker. I 
> approximated it with arcs and connecting lines.  It came out pretty 
> good for my purpose.  If you want an accurate ellipse, I don't see how 
> it can be done in gschem at the current time.  I am attaching my 
> speaker hole symbol in case it will help.
> Good luck.
> Girvin Herr