Import Of Smaller Modules

Brilliant program, can I suggest two enhancements please.

I notice in item 171 (I think) there was a "import" request made. Has there 
been any consideration to implementing this?
Initially there would have to be a "Save Selection" option, so that in another 
design that selection could be imported.

Example: Many of my projects involve stringing together several smaller 
'modules' such as a AC-DC rectifier circuit, L7812 voltage regulator circuit, 
555 timer circuit.

I have designed each circuit as a module, but find DIYLCv3.23.0 hates running 
as two individual programs to make a copy and paste easier, so I'm left with 
having to do the following :-
Repeat
  Run DIYLCv3,
  Open the module I need,
  Select the module,
  Copy,
  Exit DIYLCv3,
  Re-run DIYLCv3,
  Open my main project,
  Paste (place),
  Save,
  Exit DIYLCv3,
Until done.

If I could initially save 'modules' (without the board, so just the components 
as laid out on the board), and then be able to import them, this would be very 
time saving.
I am concerned about the numbering or rather re-numbering of the components, 
and given there are several users who have concerns over placement of ID tags 
etc, I feel this may only add to the problem, but since I manually import 
modules anyway my ID tags etc are already messed up, but as a time saver it 
would be brilliant if it could be created. Maybe owing to their being modules 
the renumbering function could be given as an option rather then a defined 
rule, since components in each module will start at the lowest number, eg. C1, 
IC1, R1 and such like, to renumber each import would confuse the user. (least 
it would confuse me).

I feel the above would be less resource hungry and less complicated then using 
tabs at the bottom of the screen to open different modules and then using 
copy/paste between tabs.

In addition to the above, I have to fully close and reopen DIYLCv3 many times 
to complete my tasks, would it be possible therefore to have a simpler "Close 
Project" option in the File menu?

Sadly I'm using Vista Home, but even so, DIYLCv3 is a simply amazing program... 
I wish I had known the other versions!...

Many thanks,
John.
Original issue reported on code.google.com by maffys...@hotmail.com on 25 Feb 2013 at 2:37
tomfrascone / diy-layout-creator

Import Of Smaller Modules #207
