On 05/24/2013 03:49 PM, Dick Hollenbeck wrote:
I think in the future it would be nice if a module could hold tracks and vias,
in addition
to one (or several) footprint(s).
So the answer to your disciples might be that a module is potentially a
superset of a
footprint.
If and when that happens, we will need both terms, so there is insufficient
justification
and motivation to eliminate one term now IMO.
Uhh .. I'm not for eliminating any term - just for eliminating using two terms
to mean one thing.
So if the footprint field in eeschema is naming a module - why not call it
'module'?
If the module starts pointing to a footprint later - reintroduce the term on the PCBnew side (
replacing something like the xxx.emp file?)
Works both way - if a module becomes more of a super-set tomorrow or not.
,.,.,.,.
On 05/24/2013 04:29 PM, NHays Terrace wrote:
> Is it appropriate to create a graphics& text only module?
I've done that - it works for putting Logos etc.. I think of it as a pad-less
footprint..
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