How do I rotate (and place) components using a script?

[user9421445]

Hi there,

after trying and searching for quiet a while im not able to figure out how to place components at specific coordinates including a rotation via a script/command on a pcb.

Background: I want to place a bunch of objects in the right place using a script. The exact locations are calculated using an excel sheet (not the best way, but it works - lol).

Using the MOVE command im able to move them to the right x,y but im probably not smart enough to rotate them.

Has anyone faced the same problem and found a solution?

Im grateful for any help, maybe im just missing the right syntax.

[jorge_garcia · Accepted solution]

Hi @user9421445,

I hope you're doing well. In addition to the MOVE you can add a line to the script that says

ROTATE =MR(degrees_of_rotation) 'RefDes_of_Component_to_Rotate'

That's all you have to do.

Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.

Best Regards,

[user9421445]

Thanks!