Text Block Rotation - more control

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Tomg
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Text Block Rotation - more control

#1 Post by Tomg » 20 Dec 2016, 02:50

Rotating a text block is still limited to 0, 90, 180 and 270 degree angles. More precise control needs to be added, similar to the way components can be rotated. See this thread for an example of one user's requirements and the very involved work-around needed to overcome this missing DipTrace feature - http://www.diptrace.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=11347
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farley
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Re: Text Block Rotation - more control

#2 Post by farley » 20 Dec 2016, 08:36

I'd like to encourage the implementation of this feature.

Also, while addressing text rotation, please take a look at the rotation of reference designators in the PCB Layout editor. Currently the orientation of reference designators is limited to 2 directions. It would be helpful to have full rotation control of these guys, especially when working on a tight board. If unrestricted rotation of reference designators is not feasible, then adding at least 4 directions (0, 90, 180, 270), that could be toggled through, would help.

garytennyson
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Re: Text Block Rotation - more control

#3 Post by garytennyson » 21 Dec 2016, 12:27

I agree. I'd also like to see this feature implemented.

ccook@newvistas.com
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Re: Text Block Rotation - more control

#4 Post by ccook@newvistas.com » 08 Feb 2017, 07:26

I especially agree on the reference designators. I've never understood why I can rotate text blocks to 0, 90, 180, and 270, but the designators?
I also agree allowing for custom angles would be very useful.

billybob884
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Re: Text Block Rotation - more control

#5 Post by billybob884 » 29 Jun 2018, 02:26

I would very much like this feature too.

I found an old post about it from 2010 claiming it was due to be added, but I guess nothing came of it?
viewtopic.php?t=70

DerekG
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Re: Text Block Rotation - more control

#6 Post by DerekG » 30 Jun 2018, 06:17

Yes, this is an area the Altium Designer shines in. DipTrace needs to implement this in the next update. Please :)

PS: This is really important when designing round PCBs with little real estate for the components.
I also sat between Elvis & Bigfoot on the UFO.

friesen
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Re: Text Block Rotation - more control

#7 Post by friesen » 06 Nov 2018, 12:16

This feature is needed now.

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