On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:21 AM, DJ Delorie <d...@delorie.com> wrote: > >> 1. So after drawing rat lines between two components, it gives a >> default netname of ratdrawn. How do I rename the rat after playing it? > > Save to file, edit the .pcb, reload. Or start with a schematic so you > can name all the nets easily.
I'm not using gsch2pcb so the netnames in the schematic aren't applicable (starting layout from scratch). There is no in-tool way to edit the net names? I have to edit them in the .pcb file? > >> 2. How do I move a refdes without moving the component? > > View->Only Names (or something like that) > I have pcb open right now and I don't see this option or anything similar. >> 3. How do I rotate or invert a component after placing it? I see how >> to use the buffer command to rotate or invert but instead of rotating >> or inverting the selected component it inserts a new one. > > Use the rotate tool. You don't "invert" components, you move them to > the other side of the board with the 'b' key. > Sorry, what I really wanted to do is invert the refdes, not the component. Is there any invert option for the refdes? >> 4. Is there anyway for ratlines to move with an component instead of >> having to use the optimize rats command every time I move components >> around? > > No. > >> 5. I am a bit confused by the layers, i have power, gnd, and signal >> 1-4. If I just want a top and bottom layer, which layers do I use? > > solder and component. Solder is the top layer and component is the bottom layer? > >> 6. How do I resize polygons after creating them? > > You move the corners with the arrow tool. > You mean the SEL tool? I don't see how to move corners, it only lets me drag (move) the whole option, not change the size. >> 7. Is there a command to do a copper fill on the whole board area? > > Use a polygon or rectangle. > >> 8. How to I create/edit footprints? > > http://www.delorie.com/pcb/docs/gs/ > > > _______________________________________________ > geda-user mailing list > geda-user@moria.seul.org > http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user > _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user