Is there a way to include board layout in a module?

[derluis]

In the old Eagle software I remember being able to create modules, which consist of a group of parts and nets, and then being able to select the board layout, including wires and polygons, to be included in the module.

When I switched to Fusion 360 Electronics I expected the module feature to function in the same way but from what I can tell I am not able to include the board layout of the parts in a module.

For one of my use cases I have a module which appears multiple times on my PCB. This module is very sensitive to its layout and should be laid out exactly the same way every time it appears on the board. The problem is that when I put a module down multiple times in the new system it just throws the parts on the board without copying the layout.

This would mean that I now have to layout the same (very complex and annoying to lay out module) 10 times by hand on the board.

Is there some feature that allows me to copy a module and its layout multiple times on one board ?

[jorge_garcia · Accepted solution]

Hi @derluis , 

I hope you're doing well. Modules can't preserve the layout but Designblocks can. However, Designblocks are not yet available in Fusion 360. We are working on getting them implemented but they are not available yet.

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

Best Regards,

[melisa.kaner]

Hi there @derluis  

Thanks for your feedback on the forums! I'd love to find some time to chat more about this topic to learn more. I will DM.

Best regards,

Melisa