I've previously posted a bug where GerbView export to .brd mishandles smt pads.
Specifically, rectangle aperture flashes get turned into round vias. After browsing the repos, I think there are a couple solutions. If pcbnew had direct support for rectangle flash objects outside of modules, the mapping would be simple. Alternatively, the exporter could build a zone for each flash. In general, pcbnew's drawing object set is fairly specific to pcb related objects which limits expansion. A good example is how pads are found only within modules and plotting them uses a flash. That flash capability is not generally available outside of that use, i.e. as a gr_flash in the pcb file. Generic grouping of objects is another common component of graphics programs. I would like to <ctl> click objects to select several of them, then r-click and select 'group'. Then I can move them as a unit - extremely useful. I hope to have time come September to contribute with code. For now, I would just like to dialog about what is good to think about/work on. Nate
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