Hi there,
I work a lot with hierarchy blocks.
It came then to my mind that one could define a pattern placement template which defines how components within a hierarchy block are arranged. This template could then be easily repeated over again on all (or maybe a subset) of instances of one hierarchy block.
As one picture says more than a thousand words I made a quick sketch:
https://i2.paste.pics/ec0a28e6c63bbaf5e ... 7ada7f.png
The template (pink) defines the x/y-Coords of each component within one master block in a local coord system (red). All the blocks are then arranged likewise to the master block in a separate local coord system. This local coord system is then linearily translated into the two X/Y directions of the global coordinate system and therefore form some sort of global pattern (x and y offset for each instance can be set by the user manually for easy implementation).
The components can then easily grouped by hand and moved to the final destination.
Thanks!
Best regards,
LeFish
Component placement templates
Re: Component placement templates
This already done in DipTrace. Try "Route -> Hieararchy" in PCB Layout made from hierarchical schematic. If you routed one instance of hierarchical block you can copy placement and routing to other instances.
Re: Component placement templates
Hello Alex,
this is great! I just tried that feature and it works great!
Thank you so much!
Best regards
LeFish
this is great! I just tried that feature and it works great!
Thank you so much!
Best regards
LeFish