This has been discussed before -
Eagle is the first CAD package that did not let you use the arrow keys for
fine positioning, especially in PCB's.
Yes you can zoom in real tight and change your grid and get there, but even
zoomed out, you know your arrow keys just move one grid point and it's very
quick and easy to move from 'A' to 'B'.
Is there any reason (and it is a given that I am just a new person) that
the arrow keys are NOT enabled for positioning in MOVE's and PLACE
operations?
"It still seems the best way to move something with precision."
"...this would be very helpful! Moves can be straight and precise without
having to zoom in and watch the grid." (other user quotes)
Someone mentioned
http://www.wavenumber.net/library/files/mmouse.zip
and this link seems to be dead, but I did discover
Mouse Button Control 11.06.01 at http://www.electrasoft.com/
which seems to work OK except it moves one screen pix and if your grid is
set to say .025 in PCB you have to hit the arrow key many times before you
get to the next grid point.
If someone asked me what I'd really like, (and no-one has) I'd have the
cursor move one grid point for every arrow movement NSE&W and move one
alternative grid point when the alt key is pressed. This probably only
needs to be active during moves and places.
One other point - When I am positioning to a very tight position with the
mouse, I'd really like a key stroke alternative (maybe there already is
one, but I couldn't find it) to give me a LMB as when I click the Left
Mouse Button, sometimes the mouse moves a bit and I have to go through the
whole process over again.
...and yes, I know if I zoom in REAL TIGHT, I probably won't have this
problem.
One final off topic comment: I LOVE the MARK command!!!!!
Tks for listening
Mike
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