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3.1.6 Layout Area

The layout area is where you see the layout. The cursor shape depends on the active tool when the pointer is moved into the layout area. A cross hair follows the X11 pointer with respect to the grid setting. Select a new grid from the Screen menu. The new value is updated in the status line. A different way to change the grid is Shift<Key>g to decrease or <Key>g to increase it, but this only works for English (integer mil) grids. The grid setting is saved along with the data when you save a pcb layout. For homemade layouts a value around 50 is a good setting. The cursor can also be moved in the layout area with the cursor (arrow) keys or, for larger distances, by pressing the Shift modifier together with a cursor key.