Complete routing track orthogonal

[Andrea_Simeoni]

In EAGLE there was a handy way to complete a track routing placing the last segment orthogonal to the target. Example:

Starting from the left pad (SDA1) I want to go straight (horizontally) to the already routed vertical track on the right. The current grid does not allow a “natural” path for this, the nearest grid intersections are slightly above or below the horizontal projection.

I’m aware I can:

• change the grid settings
• use the “free-angle” mode (press CTRL)
• edit the segment properties and change the coordinates manually

I’m asking if there is another modifier (shortcut) just to extend the current track and join it horizontally (or vertically).

Application: KiCad PCB Editor x86_64 on x86_64

Version: 8.0.2-8.0.2-0~ubuntu24.04.1, release build

Libraries:
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Platform: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, 64 bit, Little endian, wxGTK, X11, ubuntu, x11

Build Info:
	Date: Apr 28 2024 21:38:32
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[Andrea_Simeoni]

I found a quicker workaround: CTRL + /
It cycles among corner’s modes. If I select the right angle it makes an orthogonal connection, even if the actual track go ahead to the nearest grid intersection:

But I think it is acceptable!