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Duplicate the RefDes

PurdueMark
Board layout is finshed, just adding final touches to silkscreen, would like to to make a second copy of the refdes.  Example: 1st RefDes for an IC (DIP package) is dead center in the middle of the componant package (under the body of the IC) but a second RefDes is placed such that you can see it after the componant has been installed.  I used to do this all the time with Orcad Layout.  I can simply add text but this would not be associated with any symbol and therfore would not follow the componant if I moved it later in the design.  Is there a way to add a copy of the RefDes to nearly complete layout?    
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  • Ron Scott
    What I have found in trying out both methods of duplicating text is Scott's method seems to be a universal change which might handy in some situations. Mike's method worked well with individual cases. The one common aspect is I was able to change text as I wanted but if I moved the part, it would immediately snap back to the original text. Does this occur in your experience and might there be a script out there to perform this function?
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  • Ron Scott
    What I have found in trying out both methods of duplicating text is Scott's method seems to be a universal change which might handy in some situations. Mike's method worked well with individual cases. The one common aspect is I was able to change text as I wanted but if I moved the part, it would immediately snap back to the original text. Does this occur in your experience and might there be a script out there to perform this function?
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