Text Block Rotation - more control
Text Block Rotation - more control
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
Tom
Re: Text Block Rotation - more control
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.
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.
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Re: Text Block Rotation - more control
I agree. I'd also like to see this feature implemented.
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Re: Text Block Rotation - more control
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.
I also agree allowing for custom angles would be very useful.
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Re: Text Block Rotation - more control
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
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
Re: Text Block Rotation - more control
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.
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.
Re: Text Block Rotation - more control
This feature is needed now.