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  The edit-object is a line object (extobj::role=edit, on any layer). There can be multiple edit-objects. Vias are placed at the defined pitch. If a via would be too close to any other padstack already on the board, it is not placed.

Extobj details:

• the edit-object is the base line, typically on a doc layer
• the extobj attribute should be line-of-vias
• pitch is set using extobj::pitch (a decimal number with a unit)

An example/test board is available.

Demo video:

Steps shown in the video:

• 1. optional: create a new extobj layer group and layer. When done, this can be used to avoid the edit-object interfering with the board. By user convention the new layer group should be a global doc layer and the purpose should be 'extobj'.
• 2. draw the line
• 3. use the menu or {e s x} to convert the line into an extended object
• 4. edit the geometry by grabbing the edit-object line or its endpoints
• 5. edit properties by right clicking on the 'E' mark