Change netname by wiring to copied Xref label

Steve Parus wrote:

To make a connection between multiple pins for example without drawing

a wired net, their netnames can be given the same name.  Once the

first netname is assigned, each of the other names must be manually

changed by editing the name.  It would be quicker and not require

typing if the copy of a netname label as Xref could be directly wired

to the other desired pins or connections.  Or just moved to the

termination of an existing wire and the connection automatically

made.  There probably should be a popup requesting confirmation of

changing the netname, similar to what happens now if a netname if

changed manually by typing and editing a new name.

1) draw the first net stub and attach the label.

2) group the label and the end of the net stub it is connected to

3) copy & paste as needed.

the duplicates keep the net name and can be used to start other net

segments.

You can do this even for multiple nets at once.

Be aware that placing the free end of such a copy on a pin won't

connect.

You will need to pick up the part and drop it in place to make the

connection. But no need to do that for each single net, you can do it

once after you have placed all nets for that part.

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Lorenz

Steve Parus wrote:

To make a connection between multiple pins for example without drawing

a wired net, their netnames can be given the same name.  Once the

first netname is assigned, each of the other names must be manually

changed by editing the name.  It would be quicker and not require

typing if the copy of a netname label as Xref could be directly wired

to the other desired pins or connections.  Or just moved to the

termination of an existing wire and the connection automatically

made.  There probably should be a popup requesting confirmation of

changing the netname, similar to what happens now if a netname if

changed manually by typing and editing a new name.

1) draw the first net stub and attach the label.

2) group the label and the end of the net stub it is connected to

3) copy & paste as needed.

the duplicates keep the net name and can be used to start other net

segments.

You can do this even for multiple nets at once.

Be aware that placing the free end of such a copy on a pin won't

connect.

You will need to pick up the part and drop it in place to make the

connection. But no need to do that for each single net, you can do it

once after you have placed all nets for that part.

--

Lorenz

Thanks Lorenz.

The trick is to have a net wire connected to the netname label Xref and then group and copy both.  If only the label is copied, then a line is drawn from it back to its origin net as it is moved around, indicating I suppose that it is associated/locked to that net..

I too observe that if the grouped label and net wire stub is initially moved such that the end of the stub contacts a pin, that connection is not actually made.  That can be observed by moving the pin or its component-there is no connection.  But moving the pin back so it contacts the end of the stub does result in the connection being made.  Alternatively, the initial placement can be made without contacting the pin and then the pin or its component moved so they do connect.

The connectivity can be confirmed in the board layout.

Steve