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Feature request for Presto

DG202504226528

It'd be great if Presto was able to do stuff with the Group/Ungroup.  I can group and move those groups, but I can't seem to swap them to other layers, etc.

Also if I grab a few parts that are placed and flip them sides... All hell breaks loose and my placement falls apart.  But why?  Why can't we flip a bunch of components side without it messing the placement.  I figured the "group" thing would help with this, but it doesn't at all it seems.  

Anyone know how to actually grab some parts that are placed and just move them and swap them sides without the components doing strange things?

And I could do a replicate I guess it's called, but that's not a Presto thing  (I can't un replicate stuff once it's replicated).  At least not like the regular PCB tool.  BTW, what are we calling the regular PCB tool and what do we call the Presto tool and the Schematic part when doing ChatGTP searches or youtube searches for help.  It's very very confusing getting help with all these different tool names.  Seems all the searches default to Allegro stuff.

Any videos out there with people actually using Presto for anything more than a simple design?  I'd love to see how people use it in more advanced ways without having to use the legacy tool at the same time.  Or should I ditch Presto and just give up on it?  What are people using?  90% legacy and only using Presto for fun and beta testing?

Thanks for any feedback.  

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    -You can move components without dragging the etch in OrCAD X Presto. For this, you may try the following steps:
    1. Select the Move icon.
    2. Select the part on the board. The part shows the associated clines.
    3. While still selecting the part, press Shift+E simultaneously.
    4. The part will no longer show the clines.
    5. You can now place it at the desired location.

    -You can disable everything in 'Selection Filter' and enable only the objects that you want to select in the canvas for ease of using.
    You can select multiple objects in Presto using shift key and selecting the objects one by one or dragging a window around it.
    When you select multiple components in the Presto canvas

    -The right-side of the Properties panel has one section of 'Location' and when you select the components/or any objects in canvas, the 'Layer' option under this 'Location' section gets populated with current status and you can select the drop-down to change the layers here.

    -While moving components in OrCAD X Presto, the existing routed traces are adjusted dynamically, which can lead to additional time spent on cleaning up and rerouting the affected areas. So, while in the Move operation, it will open up move options panel with certain choices provided for-
    Traces:
    Ripup: When moving components, it will rip off the traces attached to component pins during the move.
    Slide: When moving components, it will slide the traces attached to component pins during the move.

    X-Y Display; with Absolute and Relative selection available.

    Alignment Guides: It is a useful visual tool to help users align components, text, and other elements in Allegro. These guides will help to maintain consistency and ensure that objects are placed in a well-organized manner.

    Component Origin: The component origin serves as the reference point for positioning, rotating, and snapping objects, which makes it a critical anchor when organizing objects in Presto.
    Place Bounds: The place bounds serve as the reference point for positioning, rotating, and snapping objects.
    Connection Lines: The connection lines serve as the reference point for organizing objects in Presto.

    Attaching the below link which you can refer for detailed steps for easy operation of move or align components/objects in Presto.
    support.cadence.com/.../ArticleAttachmentPortal

    -Let me try to looks for any videos on Presto which can be helpful to convey how it can be used in more advance ways and I'll also collect some new features in Presto which can be really helpful for designers.

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    -You can move components without dragging the etch in OrCAD X Presto. For this, you may try the following steps:
    1. Select the Move icon.
    2. Select the part on the board. The part shows the associated clines.
    3. While still selecting the part, press Shift+E simultaneously.
    4. The part will no longer show the clines.
    5. You can now place it at the desired location.

    -You can disable everything in 'Selection Filter' and enable only the objects that you want to select in the canvas for ease of using.
    You can select multiple objects in Presto using shift key and selecting the objects one by one or dragging a window around it.
    When you select multiple components in the Presto canvas

    -The right-side of the Properties panel has one section of 'Location' and when you select the components/or any objects in canvas, the 'Layer' option under this 'Location' section gets populated with current status and you can select the drop-down to change the layers here.

    -While moving components in OrCAD X Presto, the existing routed traces are adjusted dynamically, which can lead to additional time spent on cleaning up and rerouting the affected areas. So, while in the Move operation, it will open up move options panel with certain choices provided for-
    Traces:
    Ripup: When moving components, it will rip off the traces attached to component pins during the move.
    Slide: When moving components, it will slide the traces attached to component pins during the move.

    X-Y Display; with Absolute and Relative selection available.

    Alignment Guides: It is a useful visual tool to help users align components, text, and other elements in Allegro. These guides will help to maintain consistency and ensure that objects are placed in a well-organized manner.

    Component Origin: The component origin serves as the reference point for positioning, rotating, and snapping objects, which makes it a critical anchor when organizing objects in Presto.
    Place Bounds: The place bounds serve as the reference point for positioning, rotating, and snapping objects.
    Connection Lines: The connection lines serve as the reference point for organizing objects in Presto.

    Attaching the below link which you can refer for detailed steps for easy operation of move or align components/objects in Presto.
    support.cadence.com/.../ArticleAttachmentPortal

    -Let me try to looks for any videos on Presto which can be helpful to convey how it can be used in more advance ways and I'll also collect some new features in Presto which can be really helpful for designers.

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