kicad/pcbnew/class_module.h

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/*
* This program source code file is part of KiCad, a free EDA CAD application.
*
* Copyright (C) 2015 Jean-Pierre Charras, jp.charras at wanadoo.fr
* Copyright (C) 1992-2015 KiCad Developers, see AUTHORS.txt for contributors.
*
* This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
* modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
* as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
* of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
*
* This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
* but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
* MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
* GNU General Public License for more details.
*
* You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
* along with this program; if not, you may find one here:
* http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html
* or you may search the http://www.gnu.org website for the version 2 license,
* or you may write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
* 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA
*/
/**
* @file class_module.h
* @brief Module description (excepted pads)
*/
#ifndef MODULE_H_
#define MODULE_H_
#include <dlist.h>
#include <layers_id_colors_and_visibility.h> // ALL_LAYERS definition.
#include <class_board_item.h>
#include <fpid.h>
#include <class_text_mod.h>
#include <PolyLine.h>
#include "zones.h"
#include <boost/function.hpp>
class LINE_READER;
class EDA_3D_CANVAS;
class S3D_MASTER;
class EDA_DRAW_PANEL;
class D_PAD;
class BOARD;
class MSG_PANEL_ITEM;
enum INCLUDE_NPTH_T
{
DO_NOT_INCLUDE_NPTH = false,
INCLUDE_NPTH = true
};
/**
* Enum MODULE_ATTR_T
* is the set of attributes allowed within a MODULE, using MODULE::SetAttributes()
* and MODULE::GetAttributes(). These are to be ORed together when calling
* MODULE::SetAttributes()
*/
enum MODULE_ATTR_T
{
MOD_DEFAULT = 0, ///< default
MOD_CMS = 1, ///< Set for modules listed in the automatic insertion list
///< (usually SMD footprints)
MOD_VIRTUAL = 2 ///< Virtual component: when created by copper shapes on
///< board (Like edge card connectors, mounting hole...)
};
class MODULE : public BOARD_ITEM
{
public:
MODULE( BOARD* parent );
MODULE( const MODULE& aModule );
~MODULE();
static inline bool ClassOf( const EDA_ITEM* aItem )
{
return PCB_MODULE_T == aItem->Type();
}
MODULE* Next() const { return static_cast<MODULE*>( Pnext ); }
MODULE* Back() const { return static_cast<MODULE*>( Pback ); }
void Copy( MODULE* Module ); // Copy structure
/**
* Function Add
* adds the given item to this MODULE and takes ownership of its memory.
* @param aBoardItem The item to add to this board.
* @param doAppend If true, then append, else insert.
*/
void Add( BOARD_ITEM* aBoardItem, bool doAppend = true );
/**
* Function Delete
* removes the given single item from this MODULE and deletes its memory.
* @param aBoardItem The item to remove from this module and delete
*/
void Delete( BOARD_ITEM* aBoardItem )
{
// developers should run DEBUG versions and fix such calls with NULL
wxASSERT( aBoardItem );
if( aBoardItem )
delete Remove( aBoardItem );
}
/**
* Function Remove
* removes \a aBoardItem from this MODULE and returns it to caller without deleting it.
* @param aBoardItem The item to remove from this module.
* @return BOARD_ITEM* \a aBoardItem which was passed in.
*/
BOARD_ITEM* Remove( BOARD_ITEM* aBoardItem );
/**
* Function ClearAllNets
* Clear (i.e. force the ORPHANED dummy net info) the net info which
* depends on a given board for all pads of the footprint.
* This is needed when a footprint is copied between the fp editor and
* the board editor for instance, because net info become fully broken
*/
void ClearAllNets();
/**
* Function CalculateBoundingBox
* calculates the bounding box in board coordinates.
*/
void CalculateBoundingBox();
/**
* Function GetFootprintRect()
* Returns the area of the module footprint excluding any text.
* @return EDA_RECT - The rectangle containing the footprint.
*/
EDA_RECT GetFootprintRect() const;
// Virtual function
const EDA_RECT GetBoundingBox() const;
DLIST<D_PAD>& Pads() { return m_Pads; }
const DLIST<D_PAD>& Pads() const { return m_Pads; }
DLIST<BOARD_ITEM>& GraphicalItems() { return m_Drawings; }
const DLIST<BOARD_ITEM>& GraphicalItems() const { return m_Drawings; }
DLIST<S3D_MASTER>& Models() { return m_3D_Drawings; }
const DLIST<S3D_MASTER>& Models() const { return m_3D_Drawings; }
void SetPosition( const wxPoint& aPos ); // was overload
const wxPoint& GetPosition() const { return m_Pos; } // was overload
void SetOrientation( double newangle );
double GetOrientation() const { return m_Orient; }
const FPID& GetFPID() const { return m_fpid; }
void SetFPID( const FPID& aFPID ) { m_fpid = aFPID; }
const wxString& GetDescription() const { return m_Doc; }
void SetDescription( const wxString& aDoc ) { m_Doc = aDoc; }
const wxString& GetKeywords() const { return m_KeyWord; }
void SetKeywords( const wxString& aKeywords ) { m_KeyWord = aKeywords; }
const wxString& GetPath() const { return m_Path; }
void SetPath( const wxString& aPath ) { m_Path = aPath; }
int GetLocalSolderMaskMargin() const { return m_LocalSolderMaskMargin; }
void SetLocalSolderMaskMargin( int aMargin ) { m_LocalSolderMaskMargin = aMargin; }
int GetLocalClearance() const { return m_LocalClearance; }
void SetLocalClearance( int aClearance ) { m_LocalClearance = aClearance; }
int GetLocalSolderPasteMargin() const { return m_LocalSolderPasteMargin; }
void SetLocalSolderPasteMargin( int aMargin ) { m_LocalSolderPasteMargin = aMargin; }
double GetLocalSolderPasteMarginRatio() const { return m_LocalSolderPasteMarginRatio; }
void SetLocalSolderPasteMarginRatio( double aRatio ) { m_LocalSolderPasteMarginRatio = aRatio; }
void SetZoneConnection( ZoneConnection aType ) { m_ZoneConnection = aType; }
ZoneConnection GetZoneConnection() const { return m_ZoneConnection; }
void SetThermalWidth( int aWidth ) { m_ThermalWidth = aWidth; }
int GetThermalWidth() const { return m_ThermalWidth; }
void SetThermalGap( int aGap ) { m_ThermalGap = aGap; }
int GetThermalGap() const { return m_ThermalGap; }
int GetAttributes() const { return m_Attributs; }
void SetAttributes( int aAttributes ) { m_Attributs = aAttributes; }
void SetFlag( int aFlag ) { m_arflag = aFlag; }
void IncrementFlag() { m_arflag += 1; }
int GetFlag() const { return m_arflag; }
void Move( const wxPoint& aMoveVector );
void Rotate( const wxPoint& aRotCentre, double aAngle );
void Flip( const wxPoint& aCentre );
/**
* Function MoveAnchorPosition
* Move the reference point of the footprint
* It looks like a move footprint:
* the footprints elements (pads, outlines, edges .. ) are moved
* However:
* - the footprint position is not modified.
* - the relative (local) coordinates of these items are modified
* (a move footprint does not change these local coordinates,
* but changes the footprint position)
*/
void MoveAnchorPosition( const wxPoint& aMoveVector );
/**
* function IsFlipped
* @return true if the module is flipped, i.e. on the back side of the board
*/
bool IsFlipped() const {return GetLayer() == B_Cu; }
// m_ModuleStatus bits:
#define MODULE_is_LOCKED 0x01 ///< module LOCKED: no autoplace allowed
#define MODULE_is_PLACED 0x02 ///< In autoplace: module automatically placed
#define MODULE_to_PLACE 0x04 ///< In autoplace: module waiting for autoplace
#define MODULE_PADS_LOCKED 0x08 ///< In autoplace: module waiting for autoplace
bool IsLocked() const
{
return (m_ModuleStatus & MODULE_is_LOCKED) != 0;
}
/**
* Function SetLocked
* sets the MODULE_is_LOCKED bit in the m_ModuleStatus
* @param isLocked When true means turn on locked status, else unlock
*/
void SetLocked( bool isLocked )
{
if( isLocked )
m_ModuleStatus |= MODULE_is_LOCKED;
else
m_ModuleStatus &= ~MODULE_is_LOCKED;
}
bool IsPlaced() const { return (m_ModuleStatus & MODULE_is_PLACED); }
void SetIsPlaced( bool isPlaced )
{
if( isPlaced )
m_ModuleStatus |= MODULE_is_PLACED;
else
m_ModuleStatus &= ~MODULE_is_PLACED;
}
bool NeedsPlaced() const { return (m_ModuleStatus & MODULE_to_PLACE); }
void SetNeedsPlaced( bool needsPlaced )
{
if( needsPlaced )
m_ModuleStatus |= MODULE_to_PLACE;
else
m_ModuleStatus &= ~MODULE_to_PLACE;
}
bool PadsLocked() const { return ( m_ModuleStatus & MODULE_PADS_LOCKED ); }
void SetPadsLocked( bool aPadsLocked )
{
if( aPadsLocked )
m_ModuleStatus |= MODULE_PADS_LOCKED;
else
m_ModuleStatus &= ~MODULE_PADS_LOCKED;
}
void SetLastEditTime( time_t aTime ) { m_LastEditTime = aTime; }
void SetLastEditTime( ) { m_LastEditTime = time( NULL ); }
time_t GetLastEditTime() const { return m_LastEditTime; }
/* drawing functions */
/**
* Function Draw
* draws the footprint to the \a aDC.
* @param aPanel = draw panel, Used to know the clip box
* @param aDC = Current Device Context
* @param aDrawMode = GR_OR, GR_XOR..
* @param aOffset = draw offset (usually wxPoint(0,0)
*/
void Draw( EDA_DRAW_PANEL* aPanel,
wxDC* aDC,
GR_DRAWMODE aDrawMode,
const wxPoint& aOffset = ZeroOffset );
/**
* Function DrawOutlinesWhenMoving
* draws in XOR mode the footprint when moving it to the \a aDC.
* To speed up the drawing, only a simplified shape is drawn
* @param aPanel = draw panel, Used to know the clip box
* @param aDC = Current Device Context
* @param aMoveVector = the offset between the curr position and
* the draw position.
*/
void DrawOutlinesWhenMoving( EDA_DRAW_PANEL* aPanel,
wxDC* aDC, const wxPoint& aMoveVector );
/**
* function TransformPadsShapesWithClearanceToPolygon
* generate pads shapes on layer aLayer as polygons,
* and adds these polygons to aCornerBuffer
* Useful to generate a polygonal representation of a footprint
* in 3D view and plot functions, when a full polygonal approach is needed
* @param aLayer = the current layer: pads on this layer are considered
* @param aCornerBuffer = the buffer to store polygons
* @param aInflateValue = an additionnal size to add to pad shapes
* aInflateValue = 0 to have the exact pad size
* @param aCircleToSegmentsCount = number of segments to generate a circle
* @param aCorrectionFactor = the correction to apply to a circle radius
* to approximate a circle by the polygon.
* if aCorrectionFactor = 1.0, the polygon is inside the circle
* the radius of circle approximated by segments is
* initial radius * aCorrectionFactor
* @param aSkipNPTHPadsWihNoCopper = if true, do not add a NPTH pad shape,
* if the shape has same size and position as the hole. Usually, these
* pads are not drawn on copper layers, because there is actually no copper
* Due to diff between layers and holes, these pads must be skipped to be sure
* there is no copper left on the board (for instance when creating Gerber Files or 3D shapes)
* default = false
*/
void TransformPadsShapesWithClearanceToPolygon( LAYER_ID aLayer,
SHAPE_POLY_SET& aCornerBuffer,
int aInflateValue,
int aCircleToSegmentsCount,
double aCorrectionFactor,
bool aSkipNPTHPadsWihNoCopper = false );
/**
* function TransformGraphicShapesWithClearanceToPolygonSet
* generate shapes of graphic items (outlines) on layer aLayer as polygons,
* and adds these polygons to aCornerBuffer
* Useful to generate a polygonal representation of a footprint
* in 3D view and plot functions, when a full polygonal approach is needed
* @param aLayer = the current layer: items on this layer are considered
* @param aCornerBuffer = the buffer to store polygons
* @param aInflateValue = a value to inflate shapes
* aInflateValue = 0 to have the exact shape size
* @param aCircleToSegmentsCount = number of segments to generate a circle
* @param aCorrectionFactor = the correction to apply to a circle radius
* to approximate a circle by the polygon.
* if aCorrectionFactor = 1.0, the polygon is inside the circle
* the radius of circle approximated by segments is
* initial radius * aCorrectionFactor
* @param aCircleToSegmentsCountForTexts = number of segments to generate
* a circle when building the texts polygonal shapes of the stroke font
* if 0, use the aCircleToSegmentsCount value
*/
void TransformGraphicShapesWithClearanceToPolygonSet(
LAYER_ID aLayer,
SHAPE_POLY_SET& aCornerBuffer,
int aInflateValue,
int aCircleToSegmentsCount,
double aCorrectionFactor,
int aCircleToSegmentsCountForTexts = 0 );
/**
* Function DrawEdgesOnly
* Draws the footprint edges only to the current Device Context
* @param panel = The active Draw Panel (used to know the clip box)
* @param DC = current Device Context
* @param offset = draw offset (usually wxPoint(0,0)
* @param draw_mode = GR_OR, GR_XOR, GR_AND
*/
void DrawEdgesOnly( EDA_DRAW_PANEL* panel, wxDC* DC, const wxPoint& offset,
GR_DRAWMODE draw_mode );
void DrawAncre( EDA_DRAW_PANEL* panel, wxDC* DC,
const wxPoint& offset, int dim_ancre, GR_DRAWMODE draw_mode );
void GetMsgPanelInfo( std::vector< MSG_PANEL_ITEM >& aList );
bool HitTest( const wxPoint& aPosition ) const;
/** @copydoc BOARD_ITEM::HitTest(const EDA_RECT& aRect,
* bool aContained = true, int aAccuracy ) const
*/
bool HitTest( const EDA_RECT& aRect, bool aContained = true, int aAccuracy = 0 ) const;
/**
* Function GetReference
* @return const wxString& - the reference designator text.
*/
const wxString& GetReference() const
{
return m_Reference->GetText();
}
/**
* Function SetReference
* @param aReference A reference to a wxString object containing the reference designator
* text.
*/
void SetReference( const wxString& aReference )
{
m_Reference->SetText( aReference );
}
/**
* Function GetReference prefix
* Gets the alphabetic prefix of the module reference - e.g.
* R1 -> R
* IC34 -> IC
* @return the reference prefix (may be empty)
*/
wxString GetReferencePrefix() const;
/**
* Function GetValue
* @return const wxString& - the value text.
*/
const wxString& GetValue() const
{
return m_Value->GetText();
}
/**
* Function SetValue
* @param aValue A reference to a wxString object containing the value text.
*/
void SetValue( const wxString& aValue )
{
m_Value->SetText( aValue );
}
/// read/write accessors:
TEXTE_MODULE& Value() { return *m_Value; }
TEXTE_MODULE& Reference() { return *m_Reference; }
/// The const versions to keep the compiler happy.
TEXTE_MODULE& Value() const { return *m_Value; }
TEXTE_MODULE& Reference() const { return *m_Reference; }
/*!
* Function IncrementItemReference
* Implementation of the generic "reference" incrementing interface
* Increments the numeric suffix, filling any sequence gaps
*/
bool IncrementItemReference(); //override
/**
* Function IncrementReference
* Increments the module's reference, if possible. A reference with
* a numerical suffix and an optional alphabetical prefix can be
* incremented: "A1" and "1" can be, "B" can't.
*
* @param aFillSequenceGaps if true, the next reference in a sequence
* like A1,A3,A4 will be A2. If false, it will be A5.
* @return true if the reference was incremented.
*/
bool IncrementReference( bool aFillSequenceGaps );
/**
* Function FindPadByName
* returns a D_PAD* with a matching name. Note that names may not be
* unique, depending on how the foot print was created.
* @param aPadName the pad name to find
* @return D_PAD* - The first matching name is returned, or NULL if not
* found.
*/
D_PAD* FindPadByName( const wxString& aPadName ) const;
/**
* Function GetPad
* get a pad at \a aPosition on \a aLayerMask in the footprint.
*
* @param aPosition A wxPoint object containing the position to hit test.
* @param aLayerMask A layer or layers to mask the hit test.
* @return A pointer to a D_PAD object if found otherwise NULL.
*/
D_PAD* GetPad( const wxPoint& aPosition, LSET aLayerMask = LSET::AllLayersMask() );
/**
* GetPadCount
* returns the number of pads.
*
* @param aIncludeNPTH includes non-plated through holes when true. Does not include
* non-plated through holes when false.
* @return the number of pads according to \a aIncludeNPTH.
*/
unsigned GetPadCount( INCLUDE_NPTH_T aIncludeNPTH = INCLUDE_NPTH_T( INCLUDE_NPTH ) ) const;
/**
* GetUniquePadCount
* returns the number of unique pads.
* A complex pad can be built with many pads having the same pad name
* to create a complex shape or fragmented solder paste areas.
*
* GetUniquePadCount calculate the count of not blank pad names
*
* @param aIncludeNPTH includes non-plated through holes when true. Does not include
* non-plated through holes when false.
* @return the number of unique pads according to \a aIncludeNPTH.
*/
unsigned GetUniquePadCount( INCLUDE_NPTH_T aIncludeNPTH = INCLUDE_NPTH_T( INCLUDE_NPTH ) ) const;
/**
* Function GetNextPadName
* returns the next available pad name in the module
*
* @param aFillSequenceGaps true if the numbering should "fill in" gaps in
* the sequence, else return the highest value + 1
* @return the next available pad name
*/
wxString GetNextPadName( bool aFillSequenceGaps ) const;
double GetArea() const { return m_Surface; }
time_t GetLink() const { return m_Link; }
void SetLink( time_t aLink ) { m_Link = aLink; }
int GetPlacementCost180() const { return m_CntRot180; }
void SetPlacementCost180( int aCost ) { m_CntRot180 = aCost; }
int GetPlacementCost90() const { return m_CntRot90; }
void SetPlacementCost90( int aCost ) { m_CntRot90 = aCost; }
/**
* Function DuplicateAndAddItem
* Duplicate a given item within the module
* @return the new item, or NULL if the item could not be duplicated
*/
BOARD_ITEM* DuplicateAndAddItem( const BOARD_ITEM* item,
bool aIncrementPadNumbers );
/**
* Function Add3DModel
* adds \a a3DModel definition to the end of the 3D model list.
*
* @param a3DModel A pointer to a #S3D_MASTER to add to the list.
*/
void Add3DModel( S3D_MASTER* a3DModel );
SEARCH_RESULT Visit( INSPECTOR* inspector, const void* testData,
const KICAD_T scanTypes[] );
wxString GetClass() const
{
return wxT( "MODULE" );
}
wxString GetSelectMenuText() const;
BITMAP_DEF GetMenuImage() const { return module_xpm; }
EDA_ITEM* Clone() const;
/**
* Function RunOnChildren
*
* Invokes a function on all BOARD_ITEMs that belong to the module (pads, drawings, texts).
* @param aFunction is the function to be invoked.
*/
void RunOnChildren( boost::function<void (BOARD_ITEM*)> aFunction );
/// @copydoc VIEW_ITEM::ViewUpdate()
void ViewUpdate( int aUpdateFlags = KIGFX::VIEW_ITEM::ALL );
/// @copydoc VIEW_ITEM::ViewGetLayers()
virtual void ViewGetLayers( int aLayers[], int& aCount ) const;
/// @copydoc VIEW_ITEM::ViewGetLOD()
virtual unsigned int ViewGetLOD( int aLayer ) const;
/// @copydoc VIEW_ITEM::ViewBBox()
virtual const BOX2I ViewBBox() const;
/**
* Function CopyNetlistSettings
* copies the netlist settings to \a aModule.
* Used to copy some footprint parameters when replacing a footprint by an other
* footprint when reading a netlist, or in exchange footprint dialog
*
* The netlist settings are all of the #MODULE settings not define by a #MODULE in
* a netlist. These setting include placement prms (position, orientation, side)
* and optionally local prms( clearances, zone connection type, etc).
* The reference designator, value, path, and physical geometry settings are not
* copied.
*
* @param aModule is the #MODULE to copy the settings to.
* @param aCopyLocalSettings = false to copy only module placement
* true to also copy local prms
*/
void CopyNetlistSettings( MODULE* aModule, bool aCopyLocalSettings );
/**
* static function IsLibNameValid
* Test for validity of a name of a footprint to be used in a footprint library
* ( no spaces, dir separators ... )
* @param aName = the name in library to validate
* @return true if the given name is valid
*/
static bool IsLibNameValid( const wxString & aName );
/**
* static function StringLibNameInvalidChars
* Test for validity of the name in a library of the footprint
* ( no spaces, dir separators ... )
* @param aUserReadable = false to get the list of invalid chars
* true to get a readable form (i.e ' ' = 'space' '\\t'= 'tab')
* @return a constant std::string giving the list of invalid chars in lib name
*/
static const wxChar* StringLibNameInvalidChars( bool aUserReadable );
/**
* Function SetInitialComments
* takes ownership of caller's heap allocated aInitialComments block. The comments
* are single line strings already containing the s-expression comments with
* optional leading whitespace and then a '#' character followed by optional
* single line text (text with no line endings, not even one).
* This block of single line comments will be output upfront of any generated
* s-expression text in the PCBIO::Format() function.
* <p>
* Note that a block of single line comments constitutes a multiline block of
* single line comments. That is, the block is made of consecutive single line
* comments.
* @param aInitialComments is a heap allocated wxArrayString or NULL, which the caller
* gives up ownership of over to this MODULE.
*/
void SetInitialComments( wxArrayString* aInitialComments )
{
delete m_initial_comments;
m_initial_comments = aInitialComments;
}
/**
* Function PadCoverageRatio
* Calculates the ratio of total area of the footprint pads to the area of the
* footprint. Used by selection tool heuristics.
* @return the ratio
*/
double PadCoverageRatio() const;
/// Return the initial comments block or NULL if none, without transfer of ownership.
const wxArrayString* GetInitialComments() const { return m_initial_comments; }
#if defined(DEBUG)
virtual void Show( int nestLevel, std::ostream& os ) const { ShowDummy( os ); } // override
#endif
private:
DLIST<D_PAD> m_Pads; ///< Linked list of pads.
DLIST<BOARD_ITEM> m_Drawings; ///< Linked list of graphical items.
DLIST<S3D_MASTER> m_3D_Drawings; ///< Linked list of 3D models.
double m_Orient; ///< Orientation in tenths of a degree, 900=90.0 degrees.
wxPoint m_Pos; ///< Position of module on the board in internal units.
TEXTE_MODULE* m_Reference; ///< Component reference designator value (U34, R18..)
TEXTE_MODULE* m_Value; ///< Component value (74LS00, 22K..)
FPID m_fpid; ///< The #FPID of the MODULE.
int m_Attributs; ///< Flag bits ( see Mod_Attribut )
int m_ModuleStatus; ///< For autoplace: flags (LOCKED, AUTOPLACED)
EDA_RECT m_BoundaryBox; ///< Bounding box : coordinates on board, real orientation.
// The final margin is the sum of these 2 values
int m_ThermalWidth;
int m_ThermalGap;
wxString m_Doc; ///< File name and path for documentation file.
wxString m_KeyWord; ///< Search keywords to find module in library.
wxString m_Path;
ZoneConnection m_ZoneConnection;
time_t m_LastEditTime;
int m_arflag; ///< Use to trace ratsnest and auto routing.
double m_Surface; ///< Bounding box area
time_t m_Link; ///< Temporary logical link used in edition
int m_CntRot90; ///< Horizontal automatic placement cost ( 0..10 ).
int m_CntRot180; ///< Vertical automatic placement cost ( 0..10 ).
// Local tolerances. When zero, this means the corresponding netclass value
// is used. Usually theses local tolerances zero, in deference to the
// corresponding netclass values.
int m_LocalClearance;
int m_LocalSolderMaskMargin; ///< Solder mask margin
int m_LocalSolderPasteMargin; ///< Solder paste margin absolute value
double m_LocalSolderPasteMarginRatio; ///< Solder mask margin ratio
///< value of pad size
wxArrayString* m_initial_comments; ///< leading s-expression comments in the module,
///< lazily allocated only if needed for speed
};
#endif // MODULE_H_