Use module name in text fields

[michaelWDJZX]

Hi @jorge_garcia 

I use the value field in the schematic to label connectors, so that the same label, links through to the board. I have the value layer included in my silkscreen. This is a good way of keeping connector labels coordinated between schematic and board.

In a module definition, it would be great to be able to use the >MODULE text variable as a placeholder in the value field, so that it pulls the module name through to the board.

e.g. connector value in the module definition set to >MODULE_OUT.

connector value on the board would resolve to CH1_OUT, CH2_OUT etc

(assuming the module nams are "CH1", "CH2"...)

The list of text variables can be found here
>MODULE is one of them, but it doesnt pull through, it just prints >MODULE on the board. 

[jorge_garcia]

Hi @michaelWDJZX,

I hope you're doing well. The issue here is that you can't combine text variable with plain text and I don't think it's meant to be included in the Value field of components. The reference designator carries it but that's not what you are trying to do here. 

I'll put this in as an improvement request.

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

Best Regards,