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Dne 1.7.2016 v 04:46 DJ Delorie napsal(a):
> Second, yes, PCB will merge traces when loaded, if the traces are
> exactly colinear and have the same characteristics (width, clearance).
> This is intentional.
>

I've to fill some additional info related to the case that gEDA pcb 
automatically does merge when I place the imported layout using 
File->Load layout to buffer but it does not automatically merge when 
open converted PCB file directly by File->Open.

Great for now it can be used as a workaround for my case.

So the way is to draw guides in CAD convert it to PCB using dxf2pcb tool 
and just then rename xgsch2pcb project accordingly to get the same name 
as converted PCB file.

Last step is Update layout button in xgsch2pcb and voila manual placing 
of components using radial guides can start.

I know that there is no manpower to do custom changes like this one but 
for future reference I propose to add new gEDA pcb setting to let user 
select if he want or not automatic merging of lines. The usecase for 
this feature and implementation decision make I've described.

Jiri Cejka