Hallo, I think that a couple of features should be added to PCBLayout to improve it.
Assign to NET: This command should be used to assign to a certain NET orphaned vias, tracks, zones etc. Another way to implement this is to create a properties panel for each object (as the one avaiable in OpenGL View mode) with exposing the NET attribute of the selected object (this’s already available for components pad so why not to do the same for all objects type?
Add NET: this command should be used to do practical reworks on already existing layouts without passing for schematics modification an netlist reload.
This forum is more a support forum by enthusiast… if you want to discuss fine, but don’t expect this ‘wish’ to make it to the developers like that.
To communicate wishes to the developers there are wishlist tags for entries in the buglist… don’t expect wonders and be prepared to:
- search for other wishlist entries that overlap yours, vote on them (left top, “I’m affected too”)
- write compelling cases why it’s needed
- load/install/compile/program how you would like it and put in a pull request
- report back here to keep others informed how it went and maybe for support/discussion
- etc. pp.
PS: stuff in KiCAD get’s done because the developers (or external programmers) need/want it or are being convinced by someone (no idea how) that it’s needed and do it. Any other case and you wont get your wish. 
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thnx. I will request this feature on launchpad then.