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Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:47:03 -0700
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Subject: Re: PCB - moving already routed objects
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On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Vaclav Peroutka <vaclavpe AT seznam DOT cz> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I have one problem. I am finishing one PCB but I have to move one TQFP to
> connect last signal. So - I have to delete routed signals around the footprint,
> move the footprint, move end points of remaining tracks to have more room and
> re-route again.
>
> Is there any simpler, more automatic method? I would imagine that I pick and
> move footprint and PCB computes possible position regarding tracks around it and
> clearance. Holding 45 deg tracks. It might be hard to describe. I attached one
> picture. I know that there is a plenty of possibilities. But is there any plan
> to support at least some smart moving of routed footprints?
>

Ah yes, closely related to pushing tracks. I'm aware that it is one of
the long term goals, but it does require quite a bit of dedicated time
to implement.

In the meantime, you might try deleting some tracks, moving the
component, optimizing the rats, and then invoking the autorouter.