Index: split_video_script.txt =================================================================== --- split_video_script.txt (nonexistent) +++ split_video_script.txt (revision 18968) @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +sub 1 minute video showing split action + +source: split-construct-bjt.ogv in http://scififaster.net/rnd-doc/work/ + +title +description: an example using pcb-rnd split action + +script: +This video shows how to use pcbc-rnd's split tool to create silk for a traditional BJT symbol + +First draw an arc and modify the arc object properties to have 360 degrees + +Then, switch the line drawing style to orthogonal mode by using the / key +Ortho mode is shown in the operational readout below the main window, as an (X) + +Using the line drawing tool, draw a line that interesectes with the circle. Note that these lines can be drawn on grid but the intersection of the line and the circle is often off grid. This is a good use case for spliting the line at the intersection. + +Select the circle by clicking on it, and use the split(selected) action. then click on the line object to split it at the off-grid intersection of the line and the arc objects. + +The line segment outside the circle can now be edited to continue drawing a BJT symbol.