Import Netlist --> Align all components to grid (using pin #1)

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PcbNew, import netlist: Is there a way to make all pin #1 of a component (or lowest-number pin if #1 does not exist) snap to a the grid dots? I have used footprints which have pads on a 0.1" grid, eg DIL-08 etc.

I’m laying out veroboard :upside_down_face:

As it is, the footprints all need painstakingly moving.

Interestingly, if I first choose a 0.1" grid, then move one footprint (eg a resistor) then so far, this action seems to force the alignment of pads to the grid. If a pad was at (say) at X=5.23676", then after the ‘move’… the pads are now snapped to the grid (useful).

However, if I multi-select, this does not work (less useful).

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KiCad might not be the best tool for that task.
Something like https://sourceforge.net/projects/veroroute/ might be better suited.

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Also Veecad might be worth looking at, especially if you already have a KiCad design. It used to be paid for but has just been made open source https://veecad.com. I have not used it but the documentation says it will work with KiCad (export ed in Orcad format) netlists.

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The ‘industry standard’ software for Vero layouts is DIYLC.

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