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PCB Editor: editing lines

eddoh

Hi

Is there a way to edit an existing line to extend-shrink it by moving its vertices?
Edit verticies does not seem to be the right command - so far I just understood how to trim and extend it, but a plain change ot the position of its vertices is still obscure to me.

Assuming it is possible...

Thanks!

  • masamasa

    u can use the trim segments command.

    this works not on clines but only on lines.

  • excellon1

    The way to do this is using the "Vertex Tool" or you can use the keyboard command "Shift F9"

    When you hover your mouse over the end of a segment it will allow you to move the vertex around, extend, reduce etc

    All the best.

  • eddoh
    in reply to excellon1

    oh thanks, I understood how to make it work.

    For newbies having the same issues - Line must be unselected first, then you activate edit vertex and then you click the vertex - the line should stick to the mouse pointer after that. 

    If you start from a selected line, the command does not work and you just move the line around.

  • Hodgepodge
    in reply to eddoh

    Thanks, I'm embarrassed how long I searched for this solution until finding your recommendation. I'm using 174 and this worked, for some reason I can't shift F9, possibly due to working over a VPN from home to a work computer.

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