pcb-rnd User Manual: Appendix

Action Reference

This is pcb-rnd 3.1.5-dev (svn r38674) an interactive printed circuit board editor from the Ringdove EDA suite compiled using librnd version 4.3.0-dev running with librnd version 4.3.0-dev , Revision: 38893
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
Arc2Lines	Convert arc(s) into lines using approximation. If linelen is specified, resulting line segment length will not exceed that value.	Arc2Lines(object\|selected, [linelen])	act_draw
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()
baconn	Add a terminal-net connection to the back annotation list or add a terminal-net connection removal to the back annotation list	BaConn(object\|selected, add, [netname]) BaConn(object\|selected, remove)
bas	Execute a script one-liner using a specific language	Oneliner(lang, script)	script plugin
basubc	Add new subcircuits to the back annotation list or remove and back annotate removal of a subcircuit	BaSubc(object\|selected, add\|remove)
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)
confget	Return conf node value or property from the merged in-memory/native storage. Returns nil if node is unset (for value query) or not found. Intended for scripting.	ConfGet(path, [value]) - return the value of a conf node; units, colors and lists are returned as string. ConfGet(path, desc) - return the human readable description ConfGet(path, ArraySize) - number of elements ConfGet(path, ReadOnly) - returns 1 if node is read-only, 0 otherwise ConfGet(path, ConfRev) - conf (merge) rev number the value last changed
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 dad(dlgname, iterate) - runs a global GUI iteration (event dispatch, redraw) dad(dlgname, raise) - pops up window in front dad(dlgname, close) - close the dialog (and return 0 from modal run)	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,,,,[device])
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
ExportDialog	Open the export dialog.	ExportDialog()	lib_hid_common plugin
ExportGUI	Open the export dialog.	ExportDialog()	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)
FontBaseline	Change the baseline value and redraw. If there is no baseline, add baseline first.	FontBaseline(+-delta)	fontmode plugin
FontEdit	Convert the current font to a PCB for editing.	FontEdit()	fontmode plugin
FontModePreview	Open the font mode preview dialog that also helps editing font tables	FontModePreview()	fontmode plugin
FontNormalize	Normalize all glyphs (left justify)	FontNormalize()	fontmode plugin
FontSave	Convert the current PCB back to a font.	FontSave([filename])	fontmode plugin
Fontsel	Open the font selection dialog	Fontsel()	dialogs plugin
FontSetXdelta	Calculate the right side of each glyph and place xdelta xd to the right (xd should be a distance: number and unit)	FontSetXdelta(xd)	fontmode plugin
FontXform	Transform font graphics in fontmode (FontEdit)	FontXform(xform1, params..., [xform2, params...], ...)	fontmode 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])
FsdSimple	File selection dialog, simplified API; for meaning of the arguments, see the HID API doc.	FsdSimple(title, descr, default_file, default_ext, history_tag, [read])	lib_hid_common plugin
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)	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
LogGui	Log() action GUI section	LogGui(export, [filename, [text\|lihata])
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			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) Net(remove,netname)
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) Net(remove,netname)
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
NetlistPatchDialog	Open the netlist patch dialog (back annotation).	NetlistPatchDialog()	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
PadstackMoveOrigin	Move origin of the padstack prototype to x;y or by delta x;y (if relative); if x;y is not specified, move origin to crosshair coords	PadstackMoveOrigin(object, [x, y])
PadstackPlace	Place a pad stack (either proto_id, or if not specified, the default for style)	PadstackPlace([proto_id\|default], [x, y])
PadstackReplace	Replace padstack prototypes from buffer's first padstack or from the via tool	PadstackReplace(object\|selected, buffer\|tool)
PadstackSave	Save padstack to file.	PadstackSave(buffer, [filename], [fmt])
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 "revert"parameter is deprecated but kept for compatibility and is ignored.	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()
PrintDialog	Open the print dialog.	PrintDialog()	lib_hid_common plugin
PrintFiles	Print files currently loaded.	PrintFiles()
PrintGUI	Open the print dialog.	PrintDialog()	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(). Existing attributes can be renamed to value by using a name rename/a/old_name, where old_name is the current name of the attribute.	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, [scope]) - compile and evaluate an expression and print a list of results on stdout query(count, expr, [scope]) - compile and evaluate an expression and return the number of matched objects (-1 on error) query(select\|unselect\|view, expr, [scope]) - select or unselect or build a view of objects matching an expression query(setflag:flag\|unsetflag:flag, expr, [scope]) - set or unset a named flag on objects matching an expression query(append, idplist, expr, [scope]) - 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()
RbsConnect	Make a new rubber band stretch connection between two points	RbsConnect()	rbs_routing plugin
RbsStretch	Make a new rubber band stretch connection between two points	RbsStretch()	rbs_routing plugin
ReadBoard	Return board dimensions	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()
RefdesText	Manipulate refdes text object on subcircuit(s)	RefdesText(object\|selected, create)
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.	Rotate90(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
SafeFsclearerr	Same as clearerr(3)	SafeFsclearerr(f)
SafeFsFclose	Closes a file previously open using SafeFsFopen()	SafeFsFclose(f)
SafeFsFeof	Returns 1 if file has reached EOF, 0 otherwise	SafeFsFeof(f)
SafeFsFerror	Returns 1 if file had errors, 0 otherwise	SafeFsFerror(f)
SafeFsFgets	Reads and returns a line from f (open with SafeFsFopen()). Stops reading after maxlen (subsequent call will continue reading the same line). Returns nil on error or eof or empty line. Maxlen is 64k by default. Note: string heap allocation is made for maxlen.	SafeFsFgets(f, [maxlen])
SafeFsFileMtime	Return the last modification time of a file, from Epoch, or -1 on error.	SafeFsFileMtime(path)
SafeFsFileSize	Return the size of a file in bytes, or -1 on error.	SafeFsFileSize(path)
SafeFsFopen	Opens a file using fopen, returns FILE *. If mode is not specified, r is assumed. Returns nil on error.	SafeFsFopen(path, [mode])
SafeFsFputs	Writes str to file f (previously opne with SafeFsFopen))	SafeFsFputs(f, str)
SafeFsFread	Reads and returns at most len bytes from a file (open with SafeFsFopen()). Returns nil on error or eof or empty line.	SafeFsFread(f, len)
SafeFsFreadSep	Reads characters that are either all non-seps or all seps. Reads at most maxlen bytes. Returns the string read or nil on eof or error. Seps is a string that contains every separator character. Maxlen is 64k by default.	SafeFsFreadSep(f, seps, [maxlen])
SafeFsFseek	Same as fseek(3); whence is a string, one of set, cur or end not specified (set is used when not specified)	SafeFsFseek(f, offs, [whence])
SafeFsFtell	Same as ftell(3).	SafeFsFtell(f)
SafeFsIsDir	Return 1 if path exists and is a directory, else return 0.	SafeFsIsDir(path)
SafeFsMkdir	Mkdir a file from the file system. If mode is a string, it is converted from octal. Return value is the same as mkdir(2)'s	SafeFsMkdir(path, mode)
SafeFsPathSep	Return the system dependet path separator character (normally slash).	SafeFsPathSep(path)
SafeFsReadFile	Reads a text file into one long string, returned, but at most maxlen bytes. If maxlen is not specified, 64k is used. Returns nil on error or empty file.	SafeFsReadFile(path, [maxlen])
SafeFsRealPath	Returns the realpath(3) of path, or NULL on error.	SafeFsRealPath(path)
SafeFsRemove	Remove an object from the file system. Return value is the same as remove(3)'s	SafeFsRemove(path)
SafeFsRename	Rename an object on the file system. Return value is the same as rename(2)'s	SafeFsRename(old_path, new_path)
SafeFsRewind	Same as rewind(3)	SafeFsRewind(f)
SafeFsSystem	Runs cmdline with a shell using librnd safe_fs. Return value is the same integer as system()'s	SafeFsSystem(cmdline)
SafeFsUnlink	Unlink a file from the file system. Return value is the same as unlink(2)'s	SafeFsUnlink(path)
Save	Save layout data to a user-selected file.	Save() Save(Layout) Save(LayoutAs, [path]) Save(AllConnections\|AllUnusedPins\|ElementConnections, [path]) Save(PasteBuffer, [path]) Save(DialogByPattern, pcb\|footprint\|font\|buffer, none\|board\|fp, prompt, [default_pattern])	dialogs plugin
SaveFontTo	Save PCB font to a file	SaveFontTo([file, id, fmt])
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. File format can be specified in fmt, which should be one of: @bap (for the old gschem/sch-rnd format), @backannv1 or @backannv2 (for tEDAx), @pcb (for the old gEDA/PCB format, read by pcb-rnd only)	SavePatch([fmt], 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.