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[Karl Schmidt <karl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 05/24/2013 03:49 PM, Dick Hollenbeck wrote:
> I think in the future it would be nice if a module could hold tracks and vias, in addition
> to one (or several) footprint(s).
>
> So the answer to your disciples might be that a module is potentially a superset of a
> footprint.
>
> If and when that happens, we will need both terms, so there is insufficient justification
> and motivation to eliminate one term now IMO.

Uhh .. I'm not for eliminating any term - just for eliminating using two terms to mean one thing.

So if the footprint field in eeschema is naming a module - why not call it  'module'?

If the module starts pointing to a footprint later - reintroduce the term on the PCBnew side ( 
replacing something like the xxx.emp file?)

Works both way - if a module becomes more of a super-set tomorrow or not.


,.,.,.,.

On 05/24/2013 04:29 PM, NHays Terrace wrote:
> Is it appropriate to create a graphics&  text only module?

I've done that - it works for putting Logos etc.. I think of it as a pad-less footprint..


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