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[Element Green <jgreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 10:00 PM, Dick Hollenbeck <dick@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On 03/10/2012 12:29 PM, Element Green wrote:
> > It seems like the current state of gerbview leaves a lot to be desired.
>  From what I can
> > see though, its pretty close.  Here are some of the lacking features
> which cause me to
> > resort to using gerbv (which also has its own set of limitations and
> issues).
> >
> > I've added these to the Wiki here:
> > http://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/Kicad#Gerb_View
> >
> > Wishlist:
> > 1. Location and size information for selected geometry.
> > 2. Layer names (based on file name by default).
> > 3. Re-ordering of layers.
> > 4. Easy toggling of layer visibility (select ranges of layers to toggle,
> etc).
> > 5. Interactive layer offset, rotation and flip.
> > 6. Show drill holes as geometry (circles at the drill hole sizes).
> >
> > I've started adding code for #1.  So far it shows basic location and
> size information
> > for circles, rectangles and ovals in the status bar when an item is
> clicked on.
> >
> > For items 2-4, it seems like the layer selection panel needs to be
> changed to a list
> > control of some sort, which allows for re-ordering, SHIFT/CTRL multi
> selection, right
> > click menu, etc.
> >
> > Before I delve into it too much, I'd like to know if anyone else has been
> > planning/currently working on gerbview or if there is some sort of
> vision for it.
> >
> > I've been using Kicad for a few months now to make schematics and PCB
> layouts.  Its
> > great software and its nice to see how active the development is.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Element Green
>
> Do you go by Element or Mr. Green?
>
>

I go by Element.  Thanks for asking.