DRC/Pcbnew does not report "hanging" routes

Version 5.1.4-1
I have a layout in Pcbnew and accidentally left a copper trace “hanging”. I am not missing any connections–this was just a small piece of trace left behind after moving a footrprint.

The DRC check does not report any errors. In principle this will not cause an error in the physical board so this is not surprising, however I would expect that it is something one would want to be aware of and remove the trace.

Not sure if there is a DRC option somewhere to check for hanging wires?

Thanks
fritz

This is provided for but not the DRC.

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That seems too invasive to my taste.
I’d prefer something like “Highlight (…)” as an option. I want to be aware of these, but would feel better if I was the one pulling the trigger.

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Ha—not where I would expect it but great that they address this issue. As I mention I suppose having little track scraps is not entirely a DRC violation so I suppose they didn’t put it there.

Thanks for the help
Fritz

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Yeah. A preview would be nice.

See this (for 5.99): https://gitlab.com/kicad/code/kicad/issues/3775#note_273656893

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