I am trying to draw connections to pads with arcs, so that I can use the puller. (The normal -- not global -- puller only works with arc/line intersections, right?) The manual says I can just switch tools in the middle of a trace using the right keys (F2/F3 in the lesstif HID). This works when going from a straight line to an arc, but when I try switching from arc to line it does not work properly. It switches to the line tool, but cancels the current trace, so that I have to manually click on the same point again. When I'm using a fine grid setting, it can be quite difficult to make sure I hit the same point. Am I doing something wrong, or is this a bug? I'm using the lesstif interface and the latest release (20070912).
Of course, I also don't feel like I have a good handle on the puller tool yet. Any tips on how to use it properly? I gater the idea is mostly to reduce trace lengths by using truly straight paths, rather than confining everything to 45-deg increments. Of course, I can use all-direction lines for that, so the main advantage of the puller seems to be in avoiding sharp corners. Are most folks out there still using 45-deg lines, or are we starting to transition to "ugly" boards with lines going every which way? Professional boards seem to use only 45-deg increments -- just judging by what I see when I open up computers and consumer products. -- Randall _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user