# pcb-rnd User Manual: Appendix

## Action Reference

This is pcb-rnd 3.0.3-dev (svn r35940) an interactive printed circuit board editor from the Ringdove EDA suite using librnd version 3.1.0-rc1 , Revision: 36005
Action | Description | Syntax | Plugin
--- | --- | --- | ---
About | Present the about box | About() | dialogs plugin
acompnet | Attempt to auto-complete the current network | acompnet() | acompnet plugin
ActionString | Execute a pcb-rnd action parsing a string; syntac: "action(arg,arg,arg)" | ActionString(action) | script plugin
AddRats | Add one or more rat lines to the board. | AddRats(AllRats|SelectedRats|Close, [manhattan]) |
AddTimer (RND) | Add a new timer | AddTimer(action, period, [repeat], [userdata]) | script plugin
AdjustStyle | Open the dialog box for editing the route styles. | AdjustStyle([routestyle_idx]) | lib_hid_pcbui/route_style
align | Align objects | Align(X/Y, [Lefts/Rights/Tops/Bottoms/Centers/Marks, [First/Last/pcb_crosshair/Average[, Gridless]]]) | distalign plugin
aligntext | Align objects | Align(X/Y, [Lefts/Rights/Tops/Bottoms/Centers/Marks, [First/Last/pcb_crosshair/Average[, Gridless]]]) | distalign plugin
AnyLoad (RND) | Load "anything" from path (or offer a file selectio dialog if no path specified) | AnyLoad([path]) |
ApplyPen | Set properties of the selected object or object under the cursor to match current drawing style ("pen"), e.g. thickness, clearance. | ApplyPen([selected|object]) |
ApplyVendor | Applies the currently loaded vendor drill table to the current design. | ApplyVendor() | vendor drill mapping
ArcNew | Create a pcb arc segment on a layer. For now data must be "pcb". Returns the idpath of the new object or 0 on error. | ArcNew([noundo,] data, layer, centx, centy, radiusx, radiusy, start_ang, delta_ang, thickness, clearance, flags) | act_draw
asm | Interactive assembly assistant | asm() | asm plugin
Atomic | Save or restore the undo serial number. | Atomic(Save|Restore|Close|Block) |
Attributes | Let the user edit the attributes of the layout, current or given layer, or selected subcircuit. | Attributes(Layout|Layer|Element|Subc) Attributes(Layer,layername) | oldactions plugin
autocrop | Autocrops the board dimensions to (extants + a margin of 1 grid), keeping the move and board size grid aligned | autocrop() | autocrop plugin
AutoPlaceSelected | Auto-place selected components. | AutoPlaceSelected() | autoplace plugin
AutoRoute | Auto-route some or all rat lines. | AutoRoute(AllRats|SelectedRats) | autoroute plugin
awk | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
Backup | Backup the current layout - save using the same method that the timed backup function uses | Backup() |
bas | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
Bell | Attempt to produce audible notification (e.g. beep the speaker). | Bell() | oldactions plugin
Benchmark (RND) | Benchmark the GUI speed. | Benchmark() |
BoardFlip | Mirror the board over the x axis, optionally mirroring sides as well. | BoardFlip([sides]) |
Brave | Changes brave settings. | Brave() Brave(setting, on|off) |
BrowseScripts | Present a dialog box for browsing scripts | BrowseScripts() | script plugin
cam | Export jobs for feeding cam processes | cam(exec, script, [options]) cam(call, jobname, [options]) cam([gui]) | cam exporter
Center (RND) | Moves the pointer to the center of the window. | Center() | lib_hid_common plugin
ChangeAngle | Changes the start angle, delta angle or both angles of an arc. | ChangeAngle(Object, start|delta|both, delta) ChangeAngle(SelectedObjects|Selected, start|delta|both, delta) ChangeAngle(SelectedArcs, start|delta|both, delta) |
ChangeClearSize | Changes the clearance size of objects. | ChangeClearSize(Object, delta|style) ChangeClearSize(SelectedPins|SelectedPads|SelectedVias, delta|style) ChangeClearSize(SelectedLines|SelectedArcs, delta|style) ChangeClearSize(Selected|SelectedObjects, delta|style) |
ChangeDrillSize | Changes the drilling hole size of objects. | ChangeDrillSize(Object, delta|style) ChangeDrillSize(SelectedPins|SelectedVias|Selected|SelectedObjects, delta|style) |
ChangeFlag | Sets or clears flags on objects. | ChangeFlag(Object|Selected|SelectedObjects, flag, value) ChangeFlag(SelectedLines|SelectedPins|SelectedVias, flag, value) ChangeFlag(SelectedPads|SelectedTexts|SelectedNames, flag, value) ChangeFlag(SelectedElements, flag, value) flag = join value = 0 | 1 |
ChangeHole |  |  | oldactions plugin
ChangeJoin | Changes the join (clearance through polygons) of objects. | ChangeJoin(ToggleObject|SelectedLines|SelectedArcs|Selected) |
ChangeName | Sets the name, text string, terminal ID or refdes of objects. | ChangeName(Object) ChangeName(Refdes) ChangeName(Layout|Layer) |
ChangeNonetlist | Changes the nonetlist flag of subcircuits. | ChangeNonetlist(ToggleObject) ChangeNonetlist(SelectedElements) ChangeNonetlist(Selected|SelectedObjects) |
ChangeOctagon |  |  | oldactions plugin
ChangePaste |  |  | oldactions plugin
ChangePinName | Sets the name of a specific pin on a specific subcircuit. | ChangePinName(Refdes,PinNumber,PinName) |
ChangeRadius | Changes the width or height (radius) of an arc. | ChangeRadius(Object, width|x|height|y|both, delta) ChangeRadius(SelectedObjects|Selected, width|x|height|y|both, delta) ChangeRadius(SelectedArcs, width|x|height|y|both, delta) |
ChangeSize | Changes the size of objects. | ChangeSize(Object, delta|style) ChangeSize(SelectedObjects|Selected, delta|style) ChangeSize(SelectedLines|SelectedPins|SelectedVias, delta|style) ChangeSize(SelectedPads|SelectedTexts|SelectedNames, delta|style) ChangeSize(SelectedElements, delta|style) |
ChangeSizes | Changes all sizes of objects. | ChangeSizes(Object, delta|style) ChangeSizes(SelectedObjects|Selected, delta|style) ChangeSizes(SelectedLines|SelectedPins|SelectedVias, delta|style) ChangeSizes(SelectedPads|SelectedTexts|SelectedNames, delta|style) ChangeSizes(SelectedElements, delta|style) |
ChangeSquare |  |  | oldactions plugin
ChkBuffer | Return 1 if currently selected buffer's index matches idx | ChkBuffer(idx) |
ChkGridSize | Return 1 if the currently selected grid matches the expected_size. If argument is "none" return 1 if there is no grid. | ChkGridSize(expected_size) ChkGridSize(none) |
ChkGridUnits | Return 1 if currently selected grid unit matches the expected (normally mm or mil) | ChkGridUnits(expected) |
ChkLayer | Returns 1 if the specified layer is the active layer | ChkLayer(layerid) |
ChkMode | Return 1 if the currently selected mode is the expected_mode | ChkMode(expected_mode) |
ChkRst | Return 1 if route_style_id matches pen. | ChkRst(route_style_id) |
ChkSubcID | Return 1 if currently shown subc ID matches the requested pattern | ChkSubcID(pattern) |
ChkTermID | Return 1 if currently shown term ID matches the requested pattern | ChkTermID(pattern) |
ChkView | Return 1 if layerid is visible. | ChkView(layerid) |
circle | Generate a filled circle (zero length round cap line) | circle([where,] diameter) | shape plugin
claimnet | Claim existing connections and create a new net | ClaimNet(object|selected|found,[netname]) |
ClearOctagon |  |  | oldactions plugin
ClearSquare |  |  | oldactions plugin
ClipInhibit | ClipInhibit Feature Template. | ClipInhibit([on|off|check]) |
cli_MessageBox | Intenal: CLI frontend action. Do not use directly. |  |
cli_PromptFor | Intenal: CLI frontend action. Do not use directly. |  |
ClrFlag | Clears flags on objects. | ClrFlag(Object|Selected|SelectedObjects, flag) ClrFlag(SelectedLines|SelectedPins|SelectedVias, flag) ClrFlag(SelectedPads|SelectedTexts|SelectedNames, flag) ClrFlag(SelectedElements, flag) flag = thermal | join |
Command | Displays the command line input in the status area. | Command() | lib_hid_common plugin

conf

Perform various operations on the configuration tree.

conf(set, path, value, [role], [policy]) - change a config setting to an absolute value
conf(delta, path, value, [role], [policy]) - change a config setting by a delta value (numerics-only)
conf(toggle, path, [role]) - invert boolean value of a flag; if no role given, overwrite the highest prio config
conf(reset, role) - reset the in-memory lihata of a role
conf(iseq, path, value) - returns whether the value of a conf item matches value (for menu checked's)

Connection | Searches connections of the object at the cursor position. | Connection(Find|ResetLinesAndPolygons|ResetPinsAndVias|Reset) |
constraint | Configure or remove a drawing constraint | constraint(type, off) constraint(type, value, [value...]) | ddraft plugin
cpcb | Executed external autorouter cpcb to route the board or parts of the board | cpcb(board|selected, [command]) | cpcb plugin
CreateMenu | Creates a new menu, popup (only path specified) or submenu (at least path and action are specified) | CreateMenu(path) CreateMenu(path, action, tooltip, cookie, [accel]) |
CreateText | Create a new text object | CreateText(layer, fontID, X, Y, direction, scale, text) |
Cursor (RND) | Move the cursor. | Cursor(Type,DeltaUp,DeltaRight,Units) |
CycleDrag | Cycle through which object is being dragged | CycleDrag() |
d1 | debug action for development | d1() | diag plugin

dad

Manipulate Dynamic Attribute Dialogs

dad(dlgname, new) - create new dialog
dad(dlgname, label, text) - append a label widget
dad(dlgname, button, text) - append a button widget
dad(dlgname, button_closes, label, retval, ...) - standard close buttons
dad(dlgname, enum, choices) - append an enum (combo box) widget; choices is a tab separated list
dad(dlgname, bool) - append an checkbox widget (default off)
dad(dlgname, integer|real|coord, min, max) - append an input field
dad(dlgname, string) - append a single line text input field
dad(dlgname, default, val) - set the default value of a widet while creating the dialog
dad(dlgname, help, tooltip) - set the help (tooltip) text for the current widget
dad(dlgname, progress) - append a progress bar (set to 0)
dad(dlgname, preview, cb_act_prefix, minsize_x, minsize_y, [ctx]) - append a preview with a viewbox of 10*10mm, minsize in pixels
dad(dlgname, tree, cols, istree, [header]) - append tree-table widget; header is like enum values
dad(dlgname, tree_append, row, cells) - append after row (0 means last item of the root); cells is like enum values; returns a row pointer
dad(dlgname, tree_append_under, row, cells) - append at the end of the list under row (0 means last item of the root); cells is like enum values; returns a row pointer
dad(dlgname, tree_insert, row, cells) - insert before row (0 means first item of the root); cells is like enum values; returns a row pointer
dad(dlgname, begin_hbox) - begin horizontal box
dad(dlgname, begin_vbox) - begin vertical box
dad(dlgname, begin_hpane) - begin horizontal paned box
dad(dlgname, begin_vpane) - begin vertical paned box
dad(dlgname, begin_table, cols) - begin table layout box
dad(dlgname, begin_tabbed, tabnames) - begin a view with tabs; tabnames are like choices in an enum; must have as many children widgets as many names it has
dad(dlgname, end) - end the last begin
dad(dlgname, flags, flg1, flg2, ...) - change the flags of the last created widget
dad(dlgname, onchange, action) - set the action to be called on widget change
dad(dlgname, run, title) - present dlgname as a non-modal dialog
dad(dlgname, run_modal, title) - present dlgname as a modal dialog
dad(dlgname, exists) - returns wheter the named dialog exists (0 or 1)
dad(dlgname, set, widgetID, val) - changes the value of a widget in a running dialog
dad(dlgname, get, widgetID, [unit]) - return the current value of a widget

lib_hid_common plugin

ddraft | Enter 2d drafting CLI mode or execute command | ddraft([command]) | ddraft plugin
Debug | Debug action. | Debug(...) | oldactions plugin
DebugXY | Debug action, with coordinates | DebugXY(...) | oldactions plugin
Delete | Delete stuff. | Delete(Object [,idpath]) Delete(Selected) Delete(AllRats|SelectedRats) |
DeleteRats | Delete rat lines. | DeleteRats(AllRats|Selected|SelectedRats) |
DelGroup | Remove a layer group; if the first argument is not specified, the current group is removed | DelGroup([@group]) |
DescribeLocation | Return a string constant (valud until the next call) containing a short description at x;y (object, net, etc.) | DescribeLocation(x, y) | lib_hid_pcbui/status
DisableVendor | Disables automatic drill size mapping. | DisableVendor() | oldactions plugin
DisperseElements | Disperses subcircuits. | DisperseElements(All|Selected) |

Display

Several display-related actions.

Display(SubcID, template)
Display(Grid|Redraw|Pinout|PinOrPadName)
Display(CycleClip|ToggleAllDirections|ToggleStartDirection)
Display(RealignGrid|ToggleRubberBandMode|ToggleUniqueNames)
Display(ToggleName|ToggleClearLine|ToggleFullPoly|ToggleSnapPin)
Display(ToggleSnapOffGridLine|ToggleHighlightOnPoint|ToggleCheckPlanes)
Display(ToggleThindraw|ToggleThindrawPoly|ToggleOrthoMove|ToggleLocalRef)
Display(ToggleLiveRoute|ToggleShowDRC|ToggleAutoDRC|LockNames|OnlyNames)

distribute | Distribute objects | Distribute(X/Y, [Lefts/Rights/Tops/Bottoms/Centers/Marks/Gaps, [First/Last/pcb_crosshair, First/Last/pcb_crosshair[, Gridless]]]) | distalign plugin
distributetext | Distribute objects | Distribute(X/Y, [Lefts/Rights/Tops/Bottoms/Centers/Marks/Gaps, [First/Last/pcb_crosshair, First/Last/pcb_crosshair[, Gridless]]]) | distalign plugin
djopt | Perform various optimizations on the current board. | djopt(debumpify|unjaggy|simple|vianudge|viatrim|orthopull) djopt(auto) - all of the above djopt(miter) | djopt
dlg_confval_edit | Present a dialog box for editing the value of a conf node at path. | dlg_confval_edit(path, idx, role, [modal]) | lib_hid_common plugin
dlg_obj_list | Let the user select an object from a list of objects | dlg_obj_list() | dialogs plugin
dlg_test | test the attribute dialog | dlg_test() | dialogs plugin
DrawColor | Set pen color in of a gc. | DrawColor(gc, colorstr) | act_draw
DrawLine | Low level draw (render) a line using graphic context gc. | DrawLine(gc, x1, y1, x2, y2, thickness) | act_draw
DrawPoly | Low level draw (render) a polygon using graphic context gc. | DrawPoly(gc, x, y, x, y, x, y, [x, y...]) | act_draw
DrawText | Low level draw (render) a text object using graphic context gc. | DrawText(gc, x, y, string, rot, scale_percent) | act_draw
DRC | Invoke the DRC check. Results are presented as the argument requests. | DRC([list|simple|print|log|dump]) |
DrcDialog | Execute drc checks and invoke a view list dialog box for presenting the results | DrcDialog([list|simple]) | dialogs plugin
DrcQueryDefMod | Automated DRC rule editing (for scripting and import) | DrcQueryDefMod(clear, source) DrcQueryDefMod(create, rule_name) DrcQueryDefMod(get, rule_name, field_name) DrcQueryDefMod(set, rule_name, field_name, value) | drc_query
DrcQueryEditRule | Interactive, GUI based DRC rule editor | DrcQueryEditRule(role, path, rule) DrcQueryEditRule(role, rule) | drc_query
DrcQueryExport | Export a rule and related definitions to a file. | DrcQueryExport(ruleID, [filename], [format]) | drc_query
DrcQueryImport | Import a rule and related definitions from a file. | DrcQueryImport([filename]) | drc_query
DrcQueryListRules | List all drc rules implemented in drc_query | DrcQueryListRules() | drc_query
DrcQueryRuleMod | Automated DRC rule editing (for scripting and import) | DrcQueryRuleMod(clear, source) DrcQueryRuleMod(create, rule_name) DrcQueryRuleMod(get, rule_name, field_name) DrcQueryRuleMod(set, rule_name, field_name, value) DrcQueryRuleMod(remove, rule_name) | drc_query
duktape | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
DumpActions | Dump all actions available. | DumpActions() |
dumpconf | Perform various operations on the configuration tree. | dumpconf(native, [verbose], [prefix]) - dump the native (binary) config tree to stdout dumpconf(lihata, role, [prefix]) - dump in-memory lihata representation of a config tree | diag_rnd
DumpCsect | Print the cross-section of the board (layer stack) | DumpCsect() | draw_csect
dumpdata | Dump an aspect of the data | dumpdata() | diag plugin
dumpflags | dump flags, optionally using the format string provided by the user | dumpflags([fmt]) | diag plugin
dumpfonts | Print info about fonts | dumpfonts() | diag plugin
dumpids | Dump the ID hash | DumpIDs() | diag plugin
dumplayers | Print info about each layer | dumplayers([all]) | diag plugin
DumpLibFootprint | print footprint file and metadata to stdout | DumpLibFootprint(footprintname, [bbox|origin]) | diag plugin
DumpLibrary | Display the entire contents of the libraries. | DumpLibrary() | oldactions plugin
DumpObjFlags | Print a script processable digest of all flags, per object type | DumpObjFlags() |
DumpPluginDirs | Print plugins directories in a format digestable by scripts. | DumpPluginDirs() |
DumpPlugins | Print plugins loaded in a format digestable by scripts. | DumpPlugins() |
dumpundo | Print info about fonts | dumpfonts() | diag plugin
DumpVersion | Dump version in script readable format. | DumpVersion() |
DupGroup | Duplicate a layer group; if the first argument is not specified, the current group is duplicated | DupGroup([@group]) |
EditGroup | Change a property or attribute of a layer group. If the first argument starts with @, it is taken as the group name to manipulate, else the action uses the current layer's group. Without arguments or if only a layer name is specified, interactive runs editing. | Editgroup([@group], [name=text|type=+bit|type=-bit])] Editlayer([@layer], attrib, key=value) |
EditLayer | Change a property or attribute of a layer. If the first argument starts with @, it is taken as the layer name to manipulate, else the action uses the current layer. Without arguments or if only a layer name is specified, interactive runs editing. | Editlayer([@layer], [name=text|auto=[0|1]|sub=[0|1])] Editlayer([@layer], attrib, key=value) |
ElementList | Adds the given element if it doesn't already exist. | ElementList(Start|Done|Need,<refdes>,<footprint>,<value>) |
ElementSetAttr | Sets or clears an element-specific attribute. | ElementSetAttr(refdes,name[,value]) |
EnableVendor | Enables automatic drill size mapping. | EnableVendor() | oldactions plugin
estutter | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
EvalConf | Perform various operations on the configuration tree. | EvalConf(path) - evaluate a config path in different config sources to figure how it ended up in the native database | diag_rnd
ExecActionFile | Run actions from the given file. | ExecuteFile(filename) |
ExecCommand | Run shell command | System(shell_cmd) |
ExecuteFile | Run actions from the given file. | ExecuteFile(filename) |
ExpFeatTmp | Experimental Feature Template. | ExpFeatTmp(...) | experimental features plugin
Export | Export the current layout, e.g. Export(png, --dpi, 600) | Export(exporter, [exporter-args]) |
ExportcpcbTo | Dumps the current board in c-pcb format. | ExportcpcbTo(filename) | cpcb plugin
ExportGUI | Open the export dialog. | ExportGUI() | dialogs plugin
ExportOldConn | Export galvanic connection data in an old, custom file format. | ExportOldConn(AllConnections|AllUnusedPins|ElementConnections,filename) | export_oldconn HID
ExportScadPoly | exports all selected polygons to an openscad script; only the outmost contour of each poly is exported | ScadExportPoly(filename) | openscad HID
extedit | extedit(object|selected|buffer, [interactive|method]) | Invoke an external program to edit a specific part of the current board. | extedit plugin
ExtobjConvFrom | Create a new extended object of extotype by converting existing objects | ExtobjConvFrom(selected|buffer, extotype) ExtobjConvFrom(object, extotype, [idpath]) |
ExtobjGUIPropEdit | Invoke the extobj-implementation-specific GUI property editor, if available | ExtobjGUIPropEdit([object, [idpath]]) |
ExtobjToggle | Convert an extobj into a plain subc or back | ExtobjToggle([object, [idpath]]) |
extroute | Executed external autorouter to route the board or parts of the board | extroute(board|selected, router, [confkey=value, ...]) | extern autorouter plugin
fawk | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
fbas | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
find2perf | Measure the peformance of find2.c | find2perf() | diag plugin
FlagEdit | Change the layer binding. | FlagEdit(object) | dialogs plugin
Flip | Flip a subcircuit to the opposite side of the board. | Flip(Object|Selected) |
FontEdit | Convert the current font to a PCB for editing. | FontEdit() | fontmode plugin
FontSave | Convert the current PCB back to a font. | FontSave() | fontmode plugin
Fontsel | Open the font selection dialog | Fontsel() | dialogs plugin
forcecolor | change selected objects' color to #RRGGBB, reset if does not start with '#' | forcecolor(#RRGGBB) | diag plugin
formula_bisect | Find the value for exactly one of the arguments that produces the expected result. One argument must be a string with type:min:max:precision, the rest of the arguments and res must be numeric. | formula_bisect(action, res, args) | lib_formula plugin
fpas | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
fp_rehash | Flush the library index; rescan all library search paths and rebuild the library index. Useful if there are changes in the library during a pcb-rnd session. | fp_rehash() |
FreeRotateBuffer | Rotates the current paste buffer contents by the specified angle. The angle is given in degrees. If no angle is given, the user is prompted for one. | FreeRotateBuffer([Angle]) |
FsdTest | Central, DAD based File Selection Dialog demo | FsdTest() | lib_hid_common plugin
FullScreen | Hide widgets to get edit area full screen | FullScreen(on|off|toggle) |
GetMark | Return mark properties in numeric form. | GetMark(active|user_placed|x|y) | act_read
GetParentData | Return the closest upstream pcb_data_t * parent of an object | GetParentData([root_data,] idpath) | act_read
GetStyle | Return integer index (>=0) of the currently active style or -1 if no style is selected (== custom style) | GetStyle() |
GetValue | Convert a coordinate value. Returns an unitless double or FGW_ERR_ARG_CONV. The 3rd parameter controls whether to require relative coordinates (+- prefix). Wraps rnd_get_value_ex(). | GetValue(input, units, relative, default_unit) | act_read
GetXY (RND) | Get a coordinate. If x or y specified, the return value of the action is the x or y coordinate. | GetXY([message, [x|y]]) |
GfxMod | Modify a gfx object: set transparent pixel on the pixmap or resize by measurement | GfxMod(transparent, [idpath, [#rrggbb]]) GfxMod(transparent, [idpath, [x, y]]) GfxMod(resize, [idpath, [pdx, pdy1, len]]) |
GlobalPuller | Pull all traces tight. With no argument it runs on the current layer. | pcb_act_GlobalPuller([Found|Selected]) | puller plugin
Grid | Set the grid. | grid(set, [name:]size[@offs][!unit]) grid(+|up) grid(-|down) grid(#N) grid(idx, N) grid(get) grid(ask) |
GroupPropGui | Change group flags and properties | GroupPropGui(groupid) | dialogs plugin
gui_FallbackColorPick | Intenal: GUI frontend action. Do not use directly. |  | lib_hid_common plugin
gui_fpmap_choose | Internal call action for a dialog to select a footprint from a map. | gui_fpmap_choose(map) | dialogs plugin
gui_MayOverwriteFile | Intenal: GUI frontend action. Do not use directly. |  | lib_hid_common plugin
gui_MessageBox | Intenal: GUI frontend action. Do not use directly. |  | lib_hid_common plugin
gui_PromptFor | Intenal: GUI frontend action. Do not use directly. |  | lib_hid_common plugin
h | Print a help message for commands. | h | shand_cmd plugin
Help | On-line action help | Help() |
IDP | Basic idpath manipulation. | IDP([print|free|dup], idpath) | act_read
IDPList | Basic idpath list manipulation. | IDPList(alloc) IDPList(free|clear|print|dup|length, list) IDPList(get|pop|remove, list, idx) IDPList(prepend|append|push, list, idpath) | act_read
impedance_coplanar_waveguide | Calculate the approximated impedance of a coplanar_waveguide transmission line, in ohms | impedance_coplanar_waveguide(trace_width, trace_clearance, subst_height, dielectric) | lib_formula plugin
impedance_microstrip | Calculate the approximated impedance of a microstrip transmission line, in ohms | impedance_microstrip(trace_width, trace_height, subst_height, dielectric) | lib_formula plugin
Import | Import schematics. | Import() Import([gnetlist|make[,source,source,...]]) Import(setnewpoint[,(mark|center|X,Y)]) Import(setdisperse,D,units) | oldactions plugin
ImportcpcbFrom | Loads the auto-routed tracks from the specified c-pcb output. | ImportcpcbFrom(filename) | cpcb plugin
ImportGUI | Asks user which schematics to import into PCB. | ImportGUI() | oldactions plugin
ImportSch | Import schematics/netlist. | ImportSch() ImportSch(reimport) ImportSch(setup, importer, [args...]) | import_sch2 plugin
ImportSes | Loads the specified routed dsn file. | ImportSes(filename) | dsn importer/ses
Info |  |  | report plugin
InfoBarFileChanged | Present the "file changed" warning info bar with buttons to reload or cancel | InfoBarFileChanged(open|close) | dialogs plugin
integrity | perform integrirty check on the current board and generate errors if needed | integrity() | diag plugin
IntersectObjObj | Returns 1 if point x;y with radius r is on the arc addressed by idpath, 0 else. | IntersectObjObj(idpath, idpath) | act_read
InvalidateAll | Redraw the drawing area | InvalidateAll() | act_draw
IOIncompatList | Present the format incompatibilities of the last save to file operation. | IOIncompatList([list|simple]) |
IOIncompatListDialog | Present the format incompatibilities of the last save to file operation in a GUI dialog. | IOIncompatListDialog([list|simple]) | dialogs plugin
irc | non-modal, single-instance, single-server, single-channel irc window for online support | irc() | irc plugin
IsPointOnArc | Returns 1 if point x;y with radius r is on the arc addressed by idpath, 0 else. | IsPointOnArc(x, y, r, idpath) | act_read
IsPointOnLine | Returns 1 if point x;y with radius r is on the line addressed by idpath, 0 else. | IsPointOnLine(x, y, r, idpath) | act_read
javascript | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
jostle | Make room by moving wires away. | Jostle(diameter) | jostle plugin
js | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
l | Loads layout data. | l [name] [format] | shand_cmd plugin
LayerBinding | Change the layer binding. | LayerBinding(object) LayerBinding(buffer) | dialogs plugin
LayerByStack | Layer operations based on physical layer stacking | LayerByStack(select, prev|next) |
LayerHotkey | Change the key binding for a layer | LayerHotkey(layer, select|vis) | lib_hid_pcbui/actions
LayerObjDup | Duplicate srcobj on a layer. Srcobj is specified by an idpath. For now data must be "pcb". Returns the idpath of the new object or 0 on error. | LayerObjDup([noundo,] data, layer, srcobj) | act_draw
LayerPropGui | Change layer flags and properties | LayerPropGui(layerid) | dialogs plugin
LayerVisReset | Reset layer visibility to safe defaults. | LayerVisReset() |
LayerXform | Reset layer visibility to safe defaults. | LayerXform(layerid, toggle|set|clear, xformfield, [value]) |
le | Loads an element (subcircuit, footprint) into the current buffer. | le [name] | shand_cmd plugin
LibraryChanged | Tells the GUI that the libraries have changed. | LibraryChanged() | oldactions plugin
LibraryDialog | Open the library dialog. | libraryDialog() | dialogs plugin
LineNew | Create a pcb line segment on a layer. For now data must be "pcb". Returns the idpath of the new object or 0 on error. | LineNew([noundo,] data, layer, X1, Y1, X2, Y2, Thickness, Clearance, Flags) | act_draw
ListRotations |  |  | oldactions plugin
ListScripts (RND) | List fungw scripts, optionally filtered wiht regex pat. | ListScripts([pat]) | script plugin
LiveScript (RND) | Manage a live script | LiveScript([new], [name]) LiveScript(load|save, name, [filame]) LiveScript(run|stop|rerun|undo, name) | script plugin
Load | Load layout data from a user-selected file. | Load() Load(Layout|LayoutToBuffer|ElementToBuffer|Netlist|Revert) | dialogs plugin
LoadAccelNetFrom | Loads the specified Accel EDA netlist file. | LoadAccelNetFrom(filename) | accel_net importer
LoadCalayFrom | Loads the specified calay netlist/component file pair. | LoadCalayFrom(filename) | calay importer
LoadDsnFrom | LoadDsnFrom() is a legacy action provided for compatibility and will be removed later. Please use ImportSes() instead! | LoadDsnFrom(filename) | dsn importer/ses
LoadEeschemaFrom | Loads the specified eeschema .net file - the netlist must be an s-expression. | LoadEeschemaFrom(filename) | kicad plugin
LoadFontFrom | Load PCB font from a file | LoadFontFrom([file, id]) |
LoadFootprint | Loads a single footprint by name. | LoadFootprint(filename[,refdes,value]) |
LoadFpcbnlFrom | Loads the specified freepcb netlist. | LoadFpcbnlFrom(filename) | fpcb_nl importer
LoadFrom | Load layout data from a file. | LoadFrom(Layout|LayoutToBuffer|SubcToBuffer|Netlist|Revert,filename[,format]) |
LoadHpglFrom | Loads the specified hpgl plot file to the current buffer | LoadHpglFrom(filename) | hpgl importer
LoadhypFrom | Loads the specified Hyperlynx file. | LoadhypFrom(filename[, "debug"]...) | hyp importer
LoadIpc356From | Loads the specified IPC356-D netlist | LoadIpc356From(filename, [nonet], [nopad], [nosubc]) | ipcd356 importer
LoadLtspiceFrom | Loads the specified ltspice .net and .asc file - the netlist must be mentor netlist. | LoadLtspiceFrom(filename) | ltspice importer
LoadMentorFrom | Loads the specified Mentor Graphics Design Capture schematics flat .edf file. | LoadMentorFrom(filename) | mentor_sch importer
LoadMucsFrom | Loads the specified mucs routing file. | LoadMucsFrom(filename) | mucs importer
LoadOrcadNetFrom | Loads the specified Orcad netlist file. | LoadOrcadNetFrom(filename) | orcad_net importer
LoadPadsNetFrom | Loads the specified pads ascii netlist .asc file. | LoadPadsNetFrom(filename) | pads_net importer
LoadPixmap | Loads a pixmap image from disk and creates a gfx object in buffer. | LoadPixmap([filename]) |
LoadProtelNetFrom | Loads the specified protel netlist 2.0 file. | LoadProtelNetFrom(filename) | protel_net importer
LoadScript (RND) | Load a fungw script | LoadScript(id, filename, [language]) | script plugin
LoadTedaxFrom | Loads the specified block from a tedax file. | LoadTedaxFrom(netlist|board|footprint|stackup|layer|drc|drc_query|route_res, filename, [block_id, [silent, [src]]]) | tEDAx IO
LoadTinycadFrom | Loads the specified tinycad .net file - the netlist must be tinycad netlist output. | LoadTinycadFrom(filename) | tinycad importer
LoadTtf | Presents a GUI dialog for interactively loading glyphs from from a ttf file | LoadTtf() | ttf importer
LoadTtfGlyphs | Loads glyphs from an outline ttf in the specified source range, optionally remapping them to dstchars range in the pcb-rnd font | LoadTtfGlyphs(filename, srcglyps, [dstchars], [outline|polygon], [scale], [offset]) | ttf importer
LoadVendorFrom | Loads the specified vendor lihata file. If second argument is "yes" or "pure", load in pure mode without side effects: do not reset or apply, only incrementally load. | LoadVendorFrom(filename, [yes|no]) | vendor drill mapping
Log | Manages the central, in-memory log. | Log(clear, [fromID, [toID]) Log(export, [filename, [text|lihata]) |
LogDialog | Open the log dialog. | LogDialog() | lib_hid_common plugin
lua | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
m | Loads a layout into the current buffer. | m [name] | shand_cmd plugin
ManagePlugins | Manage plugins dialog. | ManagePlugins() | lib_hid_common plugin
MarkCrosshair | Set/Reset the pcb_crosshair mark. | MarkCrosshair() MarkCrosshair(Center) |
mawk | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
MenuDebug | Menu debug helpers: save the merged menu in a file | MenuDebug(save, path) |
MenuPatch | Manage menu patches | MenuPatch(load, cookie, path, desc) MenuPatch(unload, cookie) MenuPatch(list) MenuPatch(InhibitInc|InhibitDec) |
mesh | generate a mesh for simulation | mesh() | openems HID
Message (RND) | Writes a message to the log window. | message([ERROR|WARNING|INFO|DEBUG,] message) |
MessageBox | Open a modal message dialog box with title and label. If icon string is not empty, display the named icon on the left. Present one or more window close buttons with different text and return value. | MessageBox(icon, title, label, button_txt, button_retval, ...) |
mill | Calculate toolpath for milling away copper | mill([script]) | millpath plugin
MinClearGap | Ensures that polygons are a minimum distance from objects. | MinClearGap(delta) MinClearGap(Selected, delta) | oldactions plugin
MinMaskGap |  |  | oldactions plugin
Mode | Change or use the tool mode. | Tool(Arc|Arrow|Copy|InsertPoint|Line|Lock|Move|None|PasteBuffer) Tool(Poly|Rectangle|Remove|Rotate|Text|Thermal|Via) Tool(Press|Release|Cancel|Stroke) Tool(Save|Restore) |
MorphPolygon | Converts dead polygon islands into separate polygons. | pcb_poly_morph(Object|Selected) |
MoveCursorTo | Move the cursor to absolute coords, pan the view as needed. | MoveCursorTo(x,y) |
MoveLayer | Moves/Creates/Deletes Layers. | MoveLayer(old,new) MoveLayer(lid,group,gid) |
MoveObject | Moves the object under the crosshair. | pcb_move_obj(X,Y,[units]) |
MoveToCurrentLayer | Moves objects to the current layer. | MoveToCurrentLayer(Object|SelectedObjects) |
mruby | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
net | Perform various actions on netlists. | Net(find|select|rats|norats||ripup|addrats|clear[,net[,pin]]) Net(freeze|thaw|forcethaw) Net(swap) Net(add,net,pin)Net([rename|merge],srcnet,dstnet) |
NetLength | Report physical network length | NetLength(clear) NetLength(object) | report plugin
netlist | Perform various actions on netlists. | Net(find|select|rats|norats||ripup|addrats|clear[,net[,pin]]) Net(freeze|thaw|forcethaw) Net(swap) Net(add,net,pin)Net([rename|merge],srcnet,dstnet) |
NetlistChanged | Tells the GUI that the netlist has changed. | NetlistChanged() | oldactions plugin
NetlistDialog | Open the netlist dialog or refresh network lengths in an already open dialog. | NetlistDialog([RefreshNetLens]) | dialogs plugin
New | Starts a new layout. | New([name]) |
NewGroup | Create a new layer group with a single, positive drawn layer in it | NewGroup(type [,location [, purpose[, auto|sub [,name[,grp_attribs[,unique|first|last]]]]]) |
Normalize | Move all objects within the drawing area (or buffer 0;0), align the drawing to 0;0 (or set buffer grab point to 0;0) | Normalize([board|buffer[n]]) |
ObjCenter | Returns the x or y coordinate of the center of an object | ObjCenter(idpath, x|y) | act_read
Oneliner | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin

OpenemsExcitation

Select which openEMS excitation method should be exported and manipulate the associated parameters. When invoked without arguments a dialog box with the same functionality is presented.

OpenemsExcitation([interactive])
OpenemsExcitation(select, excitationname)
OpenemsExcitation(set, [excitationnme], paramname, paramval)
OpenemsExcitation(get, [excitationnme], paramname)

openems HID

OptAutoOnly | Toggles the optimize-only-autorouted flag. | OptAutoOnly() | oldactions plugin
OrderPCB | Order the board from a fab | orderPCB([gui]) | order plugin
PadstackBreakup | Break up a padstack into one non-padstack object per layer type (the hole is ignored) | PadstackBreakup(buffer|selected|objet) |
PadstackConvert | Convert selection or current buffer to padstack | PadstackConvert(buffer|selected, [originx, originy]) |
PadstackEdit | interactive pad stack editor | PadstackEdit(object, [tab]) | dialogs plugin
PadstackPlace | Place a pad stack (either proto_id, or if not specified, the default for style) | PadstackPlace([proto_id|default], [x, y]) |
Pan (RND) | Start or stop panning (Mode = 1 to start, 0 to stop) | Pan(Mode) | lib_hid_common plugin
paral | Draw a line perpendicular to another line | perp() | ddraft plugin
pas | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin

PasteBuffer

Various operations on the paste buffer.

PasteBuffer(AddSelected|MoveSelected|Clear|1..PCB_MAX_BUFFER)
PasteBuffer(Rotate, 1..3)
PasteBuffer(Convert|Restore|Mirror)
PasteBuffer(ToLayout, X, Y, units)
PasteBuffer(ToLayout, crosshair)
PasteBuffer(Save, Filename, [format], [force])
PasteBuffer(SaveAll, Filename, [format])
PasteBuffer(LoadAll, Filename)
PasteBuffer(Push)
PasteBuffer(Pop)
PasteBuffer(GetSource, [1..PCB_MAX_BUFFER])

PCBChanged | Tells the GUI that the whole PCB has changed. The optional "revert"parameter can be used as a hint to the GUI that the same design is beingreloaded, and that it might keep some viewport settings | PCBChanged([revert]) | oldactions plugin
PcbDelete |  | Alias to Delete() |
pcbsplit | Split objects (idpath or idpath list) with cutting edges (idpath or idpath list), returning the idpath list of the newly created objects | PcbSplit(cutting_edges, objs) | ddraft plugin
pcb_acos |  |  | script plugin
pcb_asin |  |  | script plugin
pcb_atan2 |  |  | script plugin
pcb_atan |  |  | script plugin
pcb_cos |  |  | script plugin
pcb_rand |  |  | script plugin
pcb_sin |  |  | script plugin
pcb_sqrt |  |  | script plugin
pcb_srand |  |  | script plugin
pcb_tan |  |  | script plugin
perl | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
perp | Draw a line perpendicular to another line | perp() | ddraft plugin
Pinout | Present the subcircuit pinout box | Pinout() | dialogs plugin
PolyBool | Perform polygon boolean operation on the clipped polygons referred. A poly is either and idpath, selected, found or object (for the object under the cursor). When not specified, two object polygons are used. | PolyBool([noundo,] unite|isect|sub, [poly1, poly2, [poly...]]) | act_draw
PolyCombine |  |  | polycombine plugin
Polygon | Some polygon related stuff. | Polygon(Close|CloseHole|PreviousPoint) |
PolyHatch | hatch the selected polygon(s) with lines of the current style; lines are drawn on the current layer; flags are h:horizontal, v:vertical, c:contour, p:poly | PolyHatch([spacing], [hvcp]) PolyHatch(interactive) | lib_polyhelp
PolyNew | Create an empty polygon. For now data must be "pcb". Use PolyNewPoint to add points. Returns a polygon pointer valid until PolyNewEnd() is called. | PolyNew([noundo,] data, layer, ptlist, clearance, flags) | act_draw
PolyNewEnd | Close and place a polygon started by PolyNew. Returns the idpath of the new object or 0 on error. | PolyNewEnd([noundo,] data, layer, poly) | act_draw
PolyNewFromPoints | Create a polygon. For now data must be "pcb". ptlist is a comma separated list of coordinates (untiless coordinates are treated as mm). Returns the idpath of the new object or 0 on error. | PolyNewFromRectangle([noundo,] data, layer, ptlist, clearance, flags) | act_draw
PolyNewFromRectangle | Create a rectangular polygon. For now data must be "pcb". Returns the idpath of the new object or 0 on error. | PolyNewFromRectangle([noundo,] data, layer, x1, y1, x2, y2, clearance, flags) | act_draw
PolyNewPoints | Add a list of points to a polygon created by PolyNew. Returns 0 on success. | PolyNewPoints([noundo,] poly, ptlist) | act_draw
PolyOffs | replicate the outer contour of the selected polygon(s) with growing or shrinking them by offset; the new polygon is drawn on the current layer | PolyOffs(offset) | lib_polyhelp
PolyStitch |  |  | polystitch plugin
Popup | Bring up the popup menu specified by MenuName, optionally modified with the object type under the cursor. | Popup(MenuName, [obj-type]) | lib_hid_pcbui/actions
Preferences | Present the preferences dialog, optionally opening the tab requested. | Preferences([tabname]) | lib_hid_common plugin
Print (RND) | Present the print export dialog for printing the layout from the GUI. | Print() |
PrintActions | Print all actions available. | PrintActions() |
PrintCalibrate | DEPRECATED: Calibrate the printer. | PrintCalibrate() | dialogs plugin
PrintCopyright | Print copyright notice. | PrintCopyright() |
PrintFiles | Print files currently loaded. | PrintFiles() |
PrintGUI | Open the print dialog. | PrintGUI() | dialogs plugin
PrintPaths | Print full paths and search paths. | PrintPaths() |
PrintUsage | Print command line arguments of pcb-rnd or a plugin loaded. | PrintUsage() PrintUsage(plugin) |
PrintVersion | Print version. | PrintVersion() |
PromptFor (RND) | Prompt for a string. Returns the string (or NULL on cancel) | PromptFor([message[,default[,title]]]) |
propedit |  | propedit(object[:id]|layer[:id]|layergrp[:id]|pcb|subc|selection|selected) | propedit
propget | Return the named property of scope or all selected objects to/by value. Scope is documented at PropEdit(). | propget([scope], name, [stattype]) | propedit
propprint | Print a property map of objects matching the scope. Scope is documented at PropEdit(). | PropPrint([scope]) | propedit
propset | Change the named property of scope or all selected objects to/by value. Scope is documented at PropEdit(). | propset([scope], name, value) | propedit
proptoggle | Toggle the named property of scope or all selected objects, assuming the property is boolean. Scope is documented at PropEdit(). If create is true, non-existing attributes are created as true. | proptoggle([scope], name, [create]) | propedit
pstklib | Present the padstack library dialog on board padstacks or the padstacks of a subcircuit | pstklib([auto|board|subcid|object], [retpid, [preselect]]) | dialogs plugin
PstkNew | Create a padstack. For now data must be "pcb". glob_clearance=0 turns off global clearance. Returns the idpath of the new object or 0 on error. | PstkNew([noundo,] data, protoID, x, y, glob_clearance, flags) | act_draw
PstkProtoEdit | Edit a padstack prototype specified by its pointer. | PstkProto([noundo,] proto, remove, layer_type) PstkProto([noundo,] proto, copy, dst_layer_type, src_layer_type) PstkProto([noundo,] proto, hdia, dia) PstkProto([noundo,] proto, shape:line, layer_type, x1, y1, x2, y2, th, [square]) | act_draw
PstkProtoTmp | Allocate, insert or free a temporary padstack prototype | PstkProto([noundo,] new) PstkProto([noundo,] dup, idpath) PstkProto([noundo,] dup, data, src_proto_id) PstkProto([noundo,] insert, idpath|data, proto) PstkProto([noundo,] insert_dup, idpath|data, proto) PstkProto([noundo,] free, proto) | act_draw
Puller | Pull an arc-line junction tight. | pcb_act_Puller() | puller plugin
py | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
python | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
q! | Quits the application without confirming. | q! | shand_cmd plugin
q | Quits the application after confirming. | q | shand_cmd plugin

query

Perform various queries on PCB data.

query(dump, expr) - dry run: compile and dump an expression
query(eval|evalidp, expr) - compile and evaluate an expression and print a list of results on stdout
query(count, expr) - compile and evaluate an expression and return the number of matched objects (-1 on error)
query(select|unselect|view, expr) - select or unselect or build a view of objects matching an expression
query(setflag:flag|unsetflag:flag, expr) - set or unset a named flag on objects matching an expression
query(append, idplist, expr) - compile and run expr and append the idpath of resulting objects on idplist

query plugin

QueryCalcNetLen | Calculates the network length by netname; returns an error message string or a positive coord with the length | QueryCalcNetLen(netname) | query plugin
QueryCompileField | With "compile": precompiles textual field name to field ID; with "free": frees the memory allocated for a previously precompiled fieldID. | QueryCompileField(compile, fieldname) QueryCompileField(free, fieldID) | query plugin
QueryObj | Return the value of a field of an object, addressed by the object's idpath and the field's name or precompiled ID. Returns NIL on error. | QueryObj(idpath, [.fieldname|fieldID]) | query plugin
Quit | Quits the application after confirming. | Quit() |
ReadBoard | Length returns the number of groups on the current PCB. Field returns one of the fields of the group named in groupid. Layerid returns the integer layer ID (as interpreted within data) for the idxth layer of the group. | ReadBoard(width|size_x|height|size_y) | act_read
ReadGroup | Length returns the number of groups on the current PCB. Field returns one of the fields of the group named in groupid. Layerid returns the integer layer ID (as interpreted within data) for the idxth layer of the group. | ReadGroup(length) ReadGroup(field, group, [init_invis|ltype|ltypestr|ltypehas|name|open|purpose|vis|length]) ReadGroup(layerid, group, idx) | act_read
Redo | Redo recent "undo" operations. | redo() |
Redraw | Redraw the entire screen | Redraw() |
regpoly | Generate regular polygon. Where is x;y and radius is either r or rx;ry. Rotation is in degrees. | regpoly([where,] corners, radius [,rotation]) | shape plugin
ReloadScript (RND) | Reload a fungw script | ReloadScript(id) | script plugin
RemoveMenu | Recursively removes a new menu, popup (only path specified) or submenu. | RemoveMenu(path, cookie) |
RemoveSelected | Removes any selected objects. | pcb_remove_selected() |
Renumber | Renumber all subcircuits. The changes will be recorded to filename for use in backannotating these changes to the schematic. | Renumber() Renumber(filename) | renumber plugin
RenumberBlock | Renumber selected subcircuit refdes attributes by adding (new_base-old_base). | RenumberBlock(old_base,new_base) | renumber plugin
RenumberBuffer | Renumber buffer subcircuit refdes attributes by adding (new_base-old_base). | RenumberBuffer(old_base,new_base) | renumber plugin
ReplaceFootprint | Replace the footprint of the selected components with the footprint specified. | ReplaceFootprint([Selected|Object], [footprint], [dumb]) |
Report | Produce various report. | Report([DrillReport|FoundPins|NetLengthTo]) Report(NetLength, [netname]) Report(Object|Subc, [log]) Report(AllNetLengths, [unit]) | report plugin
ReportObject | Report on the object under the crosshair | ReportObject() | report plugin
RipUp | Ripup auto-routed tracks | RipUp(All|Selected|Element) |
rn | Reads netlist. | rn [name] | shand_cmd plugin
rnd_acos |  |  | script plugin
rnd_asin |  |  | script plugin
rnd_atan2 |  |  | script plugin
rnd_atan |  |  | script plugin
rnd_cos |  |  | script plugin
rnd_dlg_xpm_by_name | Intenal: GUI frontend action. Do not use directly. |  | lib_hid_common plugin
rnd_rand |  |  | script plugin
rnd_sin |  |  | script plugin
rnd_sqrt |  |  | script plugin
rnd_srand |  |  | script plugin
rnd_tan |  |  | script plugin
rnd_toolbar_init | For ringdove apps: initialize the toolbar. |  | lib_hid_common plugin
rnd_toolbar_uninit | For ringdove apps: uninitialize the toolbar. |  | lib_hid_common plugin
rnd_zoom | Change zoom level (relative, absolute, window, ...) | Zoom() Zoom([+|-|=]factor) Zoom(x1, y1, x2, y2) Zoom(?) Zoom(get) | lib_hid_common plugin
Rotate90 | Rotates the object under the crosshair by 90 degree steps. | pcb_move_obj(steps) |
roundrect | Generate a rectangle with round corners | roundrect([where,] width[;height] [,rx[;ry] [,rotation [,cornstyle [,roundness]]]]) | shape plugin
RouteStyle | Without second argument: copies the indicated routing style into the current pen; with second argument sets or gets a field of the routing style. | RouteStyle(style_id|style_name|@current, [set|get|del], [trace-thickness|trace-clearance|text-thickness|text-scale|font|via-proto|name], [value]]) RouteStyle(new, [name]) |
RouteStylesChanged | Tells the GUI that the routing styles have changed. | RouteStylesChanged() | oldactions plugin
ruby | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
s | Saves layout data. | s [name] w [name] | shand_cmd plugin
Save | Save layout data to a user-selected file. | Save() Save(Layout|LayoutAs) Save(AllConnections|AllUnusedPins|ElementConnections) Save(PasteBuffer) Save(DialogByPattern, pcb|footprint|font|buffer, none|board|fp, prompt, [default_pattern]) | dialogs plugin
SaveFontTo | Save PCB font to a file | SaveFontTo([file, id]) |
SaveLib | Saves all subcircuits to a library file or directory from a board or buffer. | SaveLib(file|dir, board|buffer, [filename], [fmt]) |
SavePatch | Save netlist patch for back annotation. | SavePatch(filename) |
SaveTedax | Saves the specific type of data in a tEDAx file. | SaveTedax(netlist|board-footprints|stackup|layer|board|drc|etest, filename) SaveTedax(drc_query, filename, [rule_name])SaveTedax(route_req, filename, [confkey=value, confkey=value, ...]) | tEDAx IO
SaveTo | Saves data to a file. | SaveTo(Layout|LayoutAs,filename,[fmt]) SaveTo(PasteBuffer,filename,[fmt]) |
ScaleBuffer | Scales the buffer by multiplying all coordinates by a floating point number. If only x is given, it is also used for y and thickness too. If subc is not empty, subcircuits are also scaled | ScaleBuffer(x [,y [,thickness [,subc]]]) |
ScriptCookie (RND) | Return a cookie specific to the current script instance during script initialization | ScriptCookie() | script plugin
ScriptPersistency (RND) | Read or remove script persistency data savd on preunload | ScriptPersistency(read|remove) | script plugin
Scroll (RND) | Scroll the viewport. | Scroll(up|down|left|right, [pixels]) | lib_hid_common plugin
SearchDialog | Open the log dialog. | SearchDialog() | query plugin
Select | Toggles or sets the selection. | Select(Object, [idpath]) Select(ToggleObject) Select(All|Block|Connection|Invert) Select(Convert) |
SelectLayer | Select which layer is the current layer. | SelectLayer(1..MAXLAYER|Silk|Rats) |
SetFlag | Sets flags on objects. | SetFlag(Object|Selected|SelectedObjects, flag) SetFlag(SelectedLines|SelectedPins|SelectedVias, flag) SetFlag(SelectedPads|SelectedTexts|SelectedNames, flag) SetFlag(SelectedElements, flag) flag = thermal | join |
SetGrid | Change grid size. | SetGrid(delta|*mult|/div, [unit]) |
SetGridOffs (RND) | Change grid offset (alignment) to x_offs and y_offs. Offsets should be specified with units. | SetGridOffs(x_offs, y_offs) |
SetOctagon |  |  | oldactions plugin
SetSame | Sets current layer and sizes to match indicated item. | SetSame() |
SetSquare |  |  | oldactions plugin
SetThermal | Set the thermal (on the current layer) of padstacks to the given style. Style is one of: 0: means no thermal. 1: horizontal/vertical, round. 2: horizontal/vertical, sharp. 3: is a solid connection to the polygon. 4: (invalid). 5: diagonal, round. 6: diagonal, sharp. noshape: no copper shape on layer | SetThermal(Object|SelectedPins|SelectedVias|Selected, Style) |
SetUnits (RND) | Set the default measurement units. | SetUnits(mm|mil) |
SetValue | Change various board-wide values and sizes. | SetValue(Grid|Line|LineSize|Text|TextScale, delta) |
shape | Interactive shape generator. | shape() | shape plugin
smartdisperse | Disperse subcircuits into clusters, by netlist connections | SmartDisperse([All|Selected]) | smartdisperse plugin
split | Use one or more objects as cutting edge and trim or split other objects. First argument is the cutting edge | trim([selected|found|object], [selected|found|object]) split([selected|found|object], [selected|found|object]) | ddraft plugin
StatusSetText | Replace status printout with text temporarily; turn status printout back on if text is not provided. | StatusSetText([text]) | lib_hid_pcbui/status
stroke | Various gesture recognition related functions | stroke(gesture, seq) | stroke plugin
stt | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
subc | Various operations on subc | subc(hash, [board|selected]) subc(loose, on|off|toggle|check) |
SwapSides | Swaps the side of the board you're looking at. | SwapSides(|v|h|r, [S]) | lib_hid_pcbui/actions
System | Run shell command | System(shell_cmd) |
tang | Draw a line to be tangential to a circle | tang() | ddraft plugin
tcl | Execute a script one-liner using a specific language | Oneliner(lang, script) | script plugin
Teardrops |  |  | teardrops plugin
TedaxTestParse | Returns 1 if the file looks like tEDAx (0 if not) | TedaxTestParse(filename|FILE*) | tEDAx IO
TextNew | Create a pcb text on a layer. For now data must be "pcb". Font id 0 is the default font. Thickness 0 means default, calculated thickness. Scale=100 is the original font size. Returns the idpath of the new object or 0 on error. | TextNew([noundo,] data, layer, fontID, x, y, rot, scale, thickness, text_string, flags) | act_draw
ToggleHideName |  |  | oldactions plugin
ToggleVendor | Toggles the state of automatic drill size mapping. | ToggleVendor() | oldactions plugin
ToggleView | Toggle the visibility of the specified layer or layer group. | ToggleView(1..MAXLAYER) ToggleView(layername) ToggleView(Silk|Rats|Pins|Vias|BackSide) ToggleView(All, Open|Vis, Set|Clear|Toggle) |
Tool (RND) | Change or use the tool mode. | Tool(Arc|Arrow|Copy|InsertPoint|Line|Lock|Move|None|PasteBuffer) Tool(Poly|Rectangle|Remove|Rotate|Text|Thermal|Via) Tool(Press|Release|Cancel|Stroke) Tool(Save|Restore) |
ToPoly | convert a closed loop of lines and arcs into a polygon | ToPoly() ToPoly(outline) | lib_polyhelp
trim | Use one or more objects as cutting edge and trim or split other objects. First argument is the cutting edge | trim([selected|found|object], [selected|found|object]) split([selected|found|object], [selected|found|object]) | ddraft plugin
UILayer | Create or free UI layers. 'New' returns a layer ID that cna be used for addressing. | UILayer(new, name, color) UILayer(free, layer) | act_draw
Undo | Undo recent changes. | undo() undo(ClearList|FreezeSerial|UnfreezeSerial|FreezeAdd|UnfreezeAdd|IncSerial|GetSerial|Above) |
UndoDialog | Open the undo dialog. | UndoDialog() | dialogs plugin
UnloadScript (RND) | Unload a fungw script | UnloadScript(id) | script plugin
UnloadVendor | Unloads the current vendor drill mapping table. | UnloadVendor() | vendor drill mapping
Unselect | Unselects the object at the pointer location or the specified objects. | Unselect(All|Block|Connection) |
ViewList | Present a new empty view list | viewlist([name, [winid, [listptr]]]) | dialogs plugin
w | Saves layout data. | s [name] w [name] | shand_cmd plugin
wq | Saves the layout data and quits. | wq | shand_cmd plugin
Zoom | GUI zoom | Zoom() Zoom([+|-|=]factor) Zoom(x1, y1, x2, y2) Zoom(?) Zoom(get) Zoom(found|selected) | lib_hid_pcbui/actions
ZoomTo | GUI zoom | Zoom() Zoom([+|-|=]factor) Zoom(x1, y1, x2, y2) Zoom(?) Zoom(get) Zoom(found|selected) | lib_hid_pcbui/actions

RND: this action comes from librnd and is common to all ringdove applications.