DJ Delorie wrote: >> From PCB, I would like to seperate the hierarchy from the rest of >> the refdes. I would like to be able to layout a hierarchical >> section. I would like to be able to save that section as a seperate >> collection. I would like to be able to paste a copy of that section >> into a larger pcb layout and only have to change the top of >> hierarchy string to correctly interact with the netlist. >> > > PCB doesn't care what the refdes is, a heirarchical one is just as > valid as a common one. I have a RenumberBlock() action that's > designed to make it easier to have repetetive blocks on a board, but I > think you want something more automatic, like the way element data is > grouped as an element. For example, have a block on the board that is > a modular entity. Normally, you can't do anything but move it around > as a whole. A special action "opens" this block (and hides everything > else) so you can edit it. When you're done, it's closed again - and > any copies of the block are automatically updated in place. > > The usual buffer to/from file mechanism should be sufficient > (gui-wise) for saving blocks as files. > > Have you tried using Xfig's group/ungroup/editgroup mechanism? > > > An example of what I was thinking is If I have the following hierarchical refdess
S1/S2/L1 and S1/S2/C1 and S1/S2/U1 The hierarchy is S1/S2 the non hierarchy refdes are L1, C1 and U1 I would like to replicate this block and just have to edit once the hierarchy to S2/S2 giving the full hierarchy + refdes to be S2/S2/L1 S2/S2/C1 and S2/S2/U1 is the RenumberBlock funtion capable of this? Plus I would like to be able to say to that block.... Don't display the hierarchy in the silkscreen. Because when you use those virtual 01005 capcitors there isn't a lot of room for a readable refdes as it is _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user