Move Component Origin to Grid (Context Sensitive)
Applied Parameters: LaunchMode=RightClick|Alignment=MoveComponentOriginToGrid
Summary
This command is used to move the reference point of the selected component (currently under the cursor) onto the current Snap Grid.
Note that a component whose pads are currently off-grid, will not be moved.
Access
With the required component to be moved selected, this command can be accessed from the PCB Editor, and PCB Library Editor, by:
- Right-clicking over the component and choosing the Component Actions » Move Component Origin To Grid command, from the context menu.
- Using the Shift+Ctrl+G keyboard shortcut.
Use
First, ensure that the component to be moved is selected in the main design workspace.
After launching the command, the component, provided its pads are on-grid, will be moved so that its reference point is aligned to the current snap grid. A report - Move Component(s) Origin To Grid - <PCBDocumentName>.html - will automatically be generated and opened as the active document, detailing the result of the operation.
Tips
- The command will only move a selected object that is free to move – a locked object will not be moved.
- The applicable snap grid can be set up as required, through the Grid Manager dialog.