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PeteJG
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
 Posted - 06 Nov 2015 : 11:11:14
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Perhaps this is one for the developers...
With a pad or component you can usually right-click on it and manually enter co-ordinates for precise positioning, but I cannot seem to do this for board edges, silk screen lines etc. Unless I've missed something, why is this? |
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edrees
United Kingdom
799 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2015 : 12:20:58
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Add=> Shape => Rectangle
Right click blank screen +> Type co-ordinate then repeat. |
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PeteJG
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2015 : 10:04:43
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This is great for setting a fresh line or outline but not for adjusting an existing one.
All I'm saying is that if I want to adjust a pad or component, I can either click Properties and manually enter co-ords, or click and drag whilst watching the co-ords at the lower-right of the screen. For lines or edges of shapes though you don't get offered the former option, I only seem to be able to do the latter.
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edrees
United Kingdom
799 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2015 : 10:22:10
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Try left clicking a segment of the shape,
right click =>edit segment
right click => Type Co-ordinate
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PeteJG
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2015 : 10:40:50
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| Ok, we're getting there, that works but I still can't move a line as a whole, only one end then the other - the cursor jumps to the end of the segment (aka the highlighted line), even though the "Edit segment towards nearest end" option in PCB Interaction (Preferences) is unticked? |
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toni9999
United Kingdom
39 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2015 : 14:51:03
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Do View -> Dock-able Bars -> Shape Information
When you select the shape the various points (start and end), radius or length and width are defined along with start co-ordinates.
That is the simplest way i have found for editing some shapes.
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edrees
United Kingdom
799 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2015 : 15:16:54
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Nice tip Toni, -especially if you use the drop down menu.
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Edited by - edrees on 09 Nov 2015 15:17:24 |
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Precise positioning of board edges or ref lines