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LibrePCB is a free, cross-platform, easy-to-use electronic design automation suite (librepcb.org)

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[–] FizzyOrange@programming.dev 1 points 6 hours ago

It's been a while since I've made a PCB so I can't remember what Horizon / Designspark PCB do, but this is a solved problem.

When do you push the net and when do you merge the net? Does dragging a net label connected to a net to intentionally attach it to a second net to connect the two not work due to pushing?

You merge nets when the user explicitly connects them (i.e. they are drawing a net and they click on another net).

I like how Simulink does this best - they fade wires when they cross without connecting - looks nice and makes connections obvious.

https://microcontrollerslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20-single-scope.jpg