Re: gEDA-user: coordinate systems

[kai-martin knaak <kmk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Markus Hitter wrote:

> - Get the interface, especially mouse button behaviour, 
> consistent between all parts of the suite.

yes, yes, yes!
And make the most important keyboard shortcuts compatible, too. 


> - Write a new tutorial. With a few pictures like before, 
> and without any asking for editing text files.

You've got a point here. It's been quite some time since I did the 
tutorial myself. But I still remember that the first part of it was a 
bit confusing and tedious. I think you are right. The tutorial is in 
need for a rewrite.


> I've learned about xgsch2pcb and pull just with the email
> cited above,

Well, pcb pull was added this summer. So this is a brand new feature 
and not very established among regular users. The utility xgsch2pcb on 
the other hand was initially labeled proof-of-concept by the developer. 
It proved pretty usable but still has its edges. For example, it does 
not play nice with hierarchical schematics.


> gEDA's GUI  
> can be brought on par with Eagle or KiCad easily, so there's no  
> reason to miss that opportunity.

The good news: There was a discussion on revamping the pcb GUI on Kthe 
list lately.

The bad news: I don't remember any of the established developers engage 
much in the discussion. Hopefully the new developers elan will suffice 
to get some of the proposed changes done and accepted by the 
established developers.

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