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Transformations with Modules

Trivedi

Hi,

 I was writing an axl function so that I can move and/or spin/rotate a module in the PCB Editor XL v 16.2. I am able to move it easily, but I am not able to spin/rotate the module. Everytime I do so, it spins the individual components on their respective origins. Does anybody have any idea on how to rotate the whole module ?  

 Thanks.

 Chinmay

  • EvanShultz

    When in move mode, the Rotation Point (in the Options tab) needs to be set to "User Pick" to rotate multiple elements as a group, instead of rotating in place. Unfortunately, I don't know how to do that with SKILL code. But hopefully some other smart guy on the forum does.

    Also, please note there is a PCB SKILL forum. That might be a better place for this question.

  • Trivedi

     Thank you Evan, your suggestion worked, but rather than using move, we have to do the same thing you mentioned in the spin command. I will probably figure out how to make an axl command out of it and will post it in the thread. Thanks again for all the help..!!

  • EvanShultz

     Hi Chinmay,

     You can also define a group of elements. That will move and rotate the group as whole. It may work for modules too.

  • Trivedi

     Hi Evan,

     I had tried to play around with groups, but it didn't turn out good enough and thats why I actually posted this question. But thanks for pointing that out too. Somebody like me who is still learning the ropes would find it useful. Thanks again for all the help.

     -Chinmay

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