FreePCB User Guide

 Version 1.2


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5. PCB Layout (continued)

5.9 PCB Elements

5.91 Individual Elements

The representation of the PCB in the layout window consists of various items, which are listed in this section. Note that most of these may be selected by clicking on them. Once an item has been selected, operations can be performed on it by pressing a function key or by right-clicking and making a selection from the context menu. If the operation involves dragging the item, function keys can sometimes be used to perform additional operations while dragging. 

The elements of the PCB are listed below, along with their associated function key operations.

5.92 Groups of  Elements

A group of elements can be selected by drawing a rectangle around them with the mouse. All of the items in the group will be highlighted. Individual items can be added to the group or removed from the group by clicking on them with the Ctrl key held down. Currently, the only operation that can be performed on the group is F4(MoveGroup), which allows you to drag the group to a new position with the mouse.

 

5.93 Moving items or groups with the arrow keys

When an item or group is selected, you can move it by selecting a move operation with the function keys or context-menu, and then dragging it with the mouse. Most items and groups can also be moved by pressing the arrow keys on the keyboard. Pressing an arrow key will move the item or group a distance equal to the current setting of the placement grid or routing grid, depending on the item selected. Smaller movements can be made by holding down the Shift key when pressing the arrow key, which will move the item 1 mil or 0.01 mm, depending on the units in use.

 

 

 


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