Re: gEDA-user: PCB: Connecting Nets by hand

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On 6/24/05, Stuart Brorson <sdb@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This is an interesting point.  I also am annoyed when I drag a
> component & it drags the end point of all attached tracks with it.  Is
> there any reason why this feature is needed or useful?  I can't think
> of any.  Other layout programs allow you to move only the component,
> and leave the tracks behind.
> 
> OTOH, I have learned to turn off all layers associated with the
> component and delete all attached tracks before moving the component.
> A work around, yes, but it does the job.

I replied to this question but somehow I might not send it out. You
can just high-light the component by clicking your mouse on it, ( it
turns light-blue), then drag. Much easier than turning off all layers.