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["NHays Terrace" <nhays@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've previously posted a bug where GerbView export to .brd mishandles smt
pads.

Specifically, rectangle aperture flashes get turned into round vias.

 

After browsing the repos, I think there are a couple solutions.

If pcbnew had direct support for rectangle flash objects outside of modules,
the mapping would be simple.

Alternatively, the exporter could build a zone for each flash.

 

In general, pcbnew's drawing object set is fairly specific to pcb related
objects which limits expansion.

A good example is how pads are found only within modules and plotting them
uses a flash.

That flash capability is not generally available outside of that use, i.e.
as a gr_flash in the pcb file.

 

Generic grouping of objects is another common component of graphics
programs.

I would like to <ctl> click objects to select several of them, then r-click
and select 'group'.

Then I can move them as a unit - extremely useful.

 

I hope to have time come September to contribute with code.  For now, I
would just like to dialog about what is good to think about/work on.

 

Nate