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8.1. gsch2pcb-rnd

-Gsch2pcb-rnd is a standalone utility that can extract netlists and -element data from a schematics produced by gschem. Thus it is a glue -between gschem and pcb-rnd, doing forward annotation. It is ideal -for automating the design process as it can be easily called from -Makefiles, shell scripts or other programs/scripts, whereas the -"import schematics" feautre (import_sch plugin) is more geared for the -GUI user. -

-Multiple methods of operation are offered - the user can select -one of these by name, using the -m command line argument (e.g. -gsch2pcb-rnd -m importsep foo.sch): - - - - - -
method name - description -
import - Runs the same gnetlist backend as the import_sch plugin. A single - action command file generated with .cmd suffix. When executed - (using action ExcuteFile(foo.cmd)), it syncs (replaces/creates) - every element and sets up all nets. Pro: single-command import. - Con: can't load netlist only or elements only. -
importsep - Similar to import, but produces two files: a .cmd file with element - updates only (can be appled the same way as import's) and a - separate .net netlist file that can be imported the same way as the - .net of the pcb method. Pro: the user can update elements-only or - nets-only. Con: requires two user actions to get a full impoty. -
pcb - The classic approach that tried to edit the .pcb file. - No longer supported. -
+Gsch2pcb-rnd was a standalone utility that could extract netlists and +element data from a schematics produced by gschem. It was the old glue +between gschem and pcb-rnd, doing forward annotation. It has +been replaced by the import schematics feature. The latest version of +gsch2pcb-rnd is still accessible as a separate project +but should not be used.