Re: gEDA-user: pcb, route styles of layers

[Peter Clifton <pcjc2@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 2008-10-14 at 17:47 +0200, Stefan Salewski wrote:
> In pcb 20080202 (GTK) we have 4 route styles -- these are not direct
> related/coupled to layers. 
> 
> Currently I am doing a 6 (maybe only 4) layer layout. I have to switch
> often between layers, and whenever I select an other layer, I select an
> other route style (power, outer-signal, inner-signal ...) 
> 
> For multi-layer layout it may be more pleasant to assign a route style
> to each virtual layer, so we have to select layer only without worrying
> about correct route style. Different route styles for the same physical
> (copper) layer can be handled by virtual layers (i.e. power-fat,
> power-thin).

I'd probably disagree with requiring a virtual layer for every different
line-size you need in a design, however your suggestion of some means to
switch route styles whilst switching layers sounds useful.

What about having each layer remember what route-style you were using
last?

This said, when I'm routing 2 layer boards, I often flick between
solder / component layers, and wouldn't want the route style to change
when I do so. (Some packages have a concept of "layer pairs". Might be
useful in this instance, might not?)

What about some short-cut buttons which switch route-style _and_ layer?


Best wishes,

-- 
Peter Clifton

Electrical Engineering Division,
Engineering Department,
University of Cambridge,
9, JJ Thomson Avenue,
Cambridge
CB3 0FA

Tel: +44 (0)7729 980173 - (No signal in the lab!)



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